September 8th
- 1863 – W. W. Jacobs was born.
- 1965 – Suzie Bradshaw was born.
- 1966 – Dark Shadows, Episode 54 first aired on television.
- 1971 – David Arquette was born.
- 1972 – Ghastly, Ghostly Town first aired on television.
- 1973 – The Mystery of Haunted Island first aired on television.
- 1981 – Cujo by Stephen King was published.
- 1988 – Vampire in Venice went to theaters.