What Happened on October 1, 2007

Historical Events

  • Most of the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 came into force in the United Kingdom.

Famous Deaths

Al Oerter (1936-2007)

American discus thrower (Olympic gold 1956, 60, 64, 68), dies of heart failure aged 71

  • Chris Mainwaring, Australian Rules Football wing (All Australian 1991, 96; West Coast Eagles), dies from drug overdose at 41
  • Harry Lee, Sheriff of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (b. 1932)
  • Ned Sherrin, English broadcaster, author and stage director (b. 1931)
  • Ronnie Hazlehurst, English conductor and TV theme song composer (Are You Being Served?), dies at 79
Died in 2007 2007 Highlights

About October 1, 2007

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Crank That (Soulja Boy) - Soulja Boy Tell'em
  • UK #1 Song: About You Now - Sugababes