What Happened on October 15, 2018

Historical Events

  • American retailer Sears files for bankruptcy
  • At least 180,000 migrants driven out of Anglo and back into the Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Caravan of up to 4,000 Central American migrants that started in Honduras reaches Guatemala, heading for Mexico and the US
  • Indian minister and editor MJ Akbar files a defamation case after being accused of sexual harassment by multiple women in #MeToo case

Famous Deaths

Paul Allen (1953-2018)

American business magnate (co-founder Microsoft, owner Portland Trail Blazers, Seattle Seahawks), dies of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at 65

  • Shelley Hamlin, American golfer (US Open runner-up 1973), dies of breast cancer at 69
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights

About October 15, 2018

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Girls Like You - Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B
  • UK #1 Song: Funky Friday - Dave Ft. Fredo