Historical Events
Music History
BLACKPINK become the first K-pop girl group to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 with multiple hits
- In landmark verdict, Pakistani Supreme Court acquits Christian woman of blasphemy against the prophet Mohammed after eight years on death row
- US and Great Britain call for a cease-fire in Saudi-led war in Yemen, in 3-year war that has claimed over 10,000 lives and created famine conditions
Statue of Unity
World's biggest statue, the Statue of Unity at 182m is unveiled of Indian independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat state
Famous Deaths
Willie McCovey (1938-2018)
American Baseball Hall of Fame 1st baseman (6 x MLB All Star; NL MVP 1969; NL home run leader 1963, 68, 69; SF Giants), dies of an infection at 80
Died in 2018 2018 Highlights
About October 31, 2018
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio