Famous Deaths
- Gene Hickerson, American football Hall of Famer (b. 1935)
- Pierre Sancan, French composer (Sonatine for flute and piano; La Légende de Icare), pianist, conductor, and teacher (Conservatoire de Paris, 1956-85), dies at 92
- Sœur Emmanuelle, Belgian-French religious sister, dies at 99
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About October 20, 2008
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Womanizer - Britney Spears
- #1 Song: So What - Pink