8 October

8 October is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years). There are 84 days remaining until the end of the year.

Events

 * 1995: Fred and George Weasley must endure a rainy Quidditch practice with uncomfortable boils, and Dobby gives Harry the idea of using the Room of Requirement for Dumbledore's Army meetings.

Behind the scenes

 * 1964: Ian Hart, the actor who played Professor Quirrell, is born.