Historical Events
- Global protests break out in 951 cities in 82 countries
- Legoland Florida (the world's largest Legoland theme park) opens in Winter Haven, Florida.
- MLB American League Championship: Texas Rangers beat Detroit Tigers, 4 games to 2
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
"Charmed" TV actress Shannen Doherty (40) weds photographer Kurt Iswarienko (37) in Malibu

Shannen Doherty
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth "Betty" Driver, British singer and actress (Coronation Street, Pardon the Expression), dies from pneumonia at 91
2011 Highlights
About October 15, 2011
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 9 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra