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'''January 8''' is the eighth day of the year in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_calendar Gregorian Calendar]. It is preceded by [[January 7]], and succeeded by [[January 9]]. Following January 8, there are 357 days in the year (358 in leap years). | |||
' | ==Blavatsky's Gem of the Day== | ||
"Having tasted the sweetness of illusion and [[Peace|tranquility]], one becomes free from fear, and free from sin, drinking in the sweetness of [[Dharma#In Buddhism|Dhamma]] (law)." | |||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
* | * 1889 – [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]] was photographed by [[Enrico Resta]] in the famous "Sphinx" pose. | ||
==Births== | ==Births== | ||
* 1823 – [[Alfred Russel Wallace]], British naturalist, developed evolution theory (d. 1913) | * 1823 – [[Alfred Russel Wallace]], British naturalist, developed evolution theory (d. 1913) | ||
==Deaths== | ==Deaths== | ||
* | * None listed for this date. | ||
==Holidays and observances== | ==Holidays and observances== | ||
* | * None listed for this date. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:35, 12 November 2018
January 8 is the eighth day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. It is preceded by January 7, and succeeded by January 9. Following January 8, there are 357 days in the year (358 in leap years).
Blavatsky's Gem of the Day
"Having tasted the sweetness of illusion and tranquility, one becomes free from fear, and free from sin, drinking in the sweetness of Dhamma (law)."
Events
- 1889 – Helena Petrovna Blavatsky was photographed by Enrico Resta in the famous "Sphinx" pose.
Births
- 1823 – Alfred Russel Wallace, British naturalist, developed evolution theory (d. 1913)
Deaths
- None listed for this date.
Holidays and observances
- None listed for this date.
External links
Calendar
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