Historical Events
Film & TV History
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Duchess of Sussex begin their first royal tour visiting Australia and New Zealand
- Chairman of China's Xinjiang’s government defends its detention camps for Uighur Muslims saying they provided “vocational education and training”
- Man Booker Prize is won by Anna Burns' "Milkman", the first winner from Northern Ireland
Event of Interest
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman denies knowledge of the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi according to President Trump
Famous Deaths
- Berthold Leibinger, German entrepreneur (Trumpf) and philanthropist, dies at 87
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About October 16, 2018
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Girls Like You - Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B
#1 Song: Funky Friday - Dave Ft. Fredo
