Historical Events
- MLB National League Championship: San Francisco Giants beat St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 1
- New Zealand, Malaysia, Angola, Spain and Venezuela are elected to the United Nations Security Council
Famous Deaths
- John Spencer-Churchill, 11th duke of Marlborough, English large landowner, dies at 88
- Tim Hauser, American jazz singer, dies from cardiac arrest at 72
2014 Highlights
About October 16, 2014
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 3 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor
#1 Song: All About That Bass - Meghan Trainor