Historical Events
- MLB National League Championship: St. Louis Cardinals beat Milwaukee Brewers, 4 games to 2
Famous Weddings
- Actress, screenwriter and model Nikki Reed (24) weds singer-songwriter Paul McDonald (27) at a private ranch in Malibu, California
Famous Deaths
Dan Wheldon (1978-2011)
British race car driver (Indianapolis 500, 2005 & 2011), dies in multi car crash at IndyCar World Championship at Las Vegas, Nevada at 33
- Pete Rugolo, American bandleader and arranger (Fugitive), dies at 95
Died in 2011 2011 Highlights
About October 16, 2011
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Someone Like You - Adele
- #1 Song: We Found Love - Rihanna Ft. Calvin Harris