Historical Events
- Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit is released by Hamas
Famous Weddings
- Actress, model and singer Bijou Phillips (32) weds actor and disc jockey Danny Masterson (36) at a private castle in Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Norman Corwin, American screenwriter for radio drama, dies at 101
2011 Highlights
About October 18, 2011
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 10 years and 7 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
#1 Song: Someone Like You - 
#1 Song: We Found Love - 
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake