Famous Deaths
- Dickie Peterson American heavy metal bassist (Blue Cheer), dies of liver cancer at 63
- Frank Vandenbroucke, Belgian road racing cyclist, dies at 34
- Ian Wallace, British buffo bass-baritone opera and concert singer ("Gendarmes' Duet"), and broadcaster (BBC's My Music, 1964-97), dies at 90
2009 Highlights
About October 12, 2009
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 13 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Down - Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne
#1 Song: Oopsy Daisy - Chipmunk