Historical Events
- African Burial Ground in Manhattan is the first National Monument, dedicated to the first Africans of early New York and Americans of African descent [1]
Jones Admits Using Steroids
After years of angry denials, triple gold medal winning American sprinter Marion Jones admits she used steroids 2000-01; pleads guilty to lying to federal investigators; announces retirement in tearful apology; medals returned to USOC
Michael Clayton
Film "Michael Clayton", a legal thriller starring George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, and Tilda Swinton, is released
Famous Divorces
Reese Witherspoon
Actress Reese Witherspoon (30) divorces actor Ryan Phillippe (32) due to irreconcilable differences after 7 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Justin Tuveri, Italian veteran of the First World War (b. 1898)
- Walter Kempowski, German writer (German Chronicle), dies at 78
Died in 2007 2007 Highlights
About October 5, 2007
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Crank That (Soulja Boy) - Soulja Boy Tell'em
#1 Song: About You Now - Sugababes
