You've survived a super week of football and politics. Before you start your weekend, take a look back at Feb. 8 throughout history in our GB News Brew.

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 1. Today's birthdays include former President Jimmy Carter who turns 84. Our picture of the day is an historic one from 100 years ago.

Born: Oct. 1, 1924
Best known as the boy from a rural farming town in Georgia who went on to become the 39th President of the United States.

If you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.