Historical Events
- HM Treasury infused £37 billion ($64 billion, 47 billion euros) of new capital-bailout into Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, Lloyds TSB and HBOS Plc, to avert a financial sector collapse.
Famous Deaths
- Alexei Cherepanov, Russian hockey player (b. 1989)
- Matthew J. Rinaldo, American politician (Rep-R-NJ, 1973-93), dies at 77
2008 Highlights
About October 13, 2008
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 14 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
#1 Song: Live Your Life - T.I. Featuring 
#1 Song: So What - 