Today is Sunday, September 8, 2024. It’s the 252nd day of the year, and we’re on week 36.
Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as The Fact Site’s Fact of the Day!
Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!
We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!
Today’s Highlighted Events
The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.
These are just our highlighted events, but if you’d like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!
Today’s Famous Birthdays
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you’re not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.
1994
Cameron Dallas
Cameron Dallas is an American internet personality born on September 8, 1994, in California, USA. He is 30 years old today.
2002
Gaten Matarazzo
Gaten Matarazzo is an American actor born on September 8, 2002, in New Jersey, USA. He is 22 years old today.
1979
Pink
Pink is an American singer born on September 8, 1979, in Pennsylvania, USA. She is 45 years old today.
1987
Wiz Khalifa
Wiz Khalifa is an American rapper born on September 8, 1987, in North Dakota, USA. He is 37 years old today.
Deaths On This Day
Today in history has also been a day of loss, and we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years.
Today’s Quote
Throughout history, people have said some emotional, inspirational, and thought-provoking things, sometimes silly things too! But here’s what’s been said on this day in history.
2005
When people ask me why I started a rocket company, I say, ‘I was trying to learn how to turn a large fortune into a small one.’
Today’s Special Holiday
Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here’s one of today’s special holidays you can participate in.
Star Trek Day
On this day of all days, be sure to boldly go where no man has been before as we celebrate the official Star Trek Day! Beyond living long and prospering, we’d strongly recommend binging Star Trek today. You could even dress up as your favorite character!
Today’s Shower Thoughts
Don’t you just love it when you’re taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, “how many balloons would it take to float a human?”
We all have these strange thoughts at random times – and here are our shower thoughts of the day.
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
When cellophane was invented in 1908, it was initially intended to be used to protect tablecloths from wine spills.
Fast Facts About Today
| Day of week | Sunday |
| Week number | Week 36 |
| Day of year | Day 252 of 2024 |
| Decade | 2020s |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Leap year | 2024 is a leap year |
