8 October in internet history
Things that can be dated to 8 October: the day something was posted, a record that changed hands, an event research has pinned to a date. Every entry links to where it was read.
Nothing this archive holds can be dated to 8 October. That is a statement about what has been researched so far, not about the day.
Also around this weekWithin three days
These did not happen on 8 October. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.
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Crazy Frog Erik Wernquist posts a 3D animated character set to the sound, which he calls The Annoying Thing. He credits the sound to “Anonymous”, and to Malmedahl once he learns who made it. Wikipedia — Crazy Frog
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Chuck Norris facts An official book of the facts is published, co-written and endorsed by Norris. Wikipedia — Chuck Norris facts
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Something Awful Kyanka sells the site to a long-standing member and moderator. Wikipedia — Something Awful