What Happened on October 2, 2007

Historical Events

Inter-Korean Summit

President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea walks across the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea on his way to the second Inter-Korean Summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il

Famous Deaths

  • (Elfriede) "Elfi" von Dassanowsky, Austrian-American opera singer, pianist, vocal coach, and film producer, dies of heart failure at 83
  • Christopher Derrick, British writer, dies at 86
  • Dan Keating, Irish politician (b. 1902)
  • George Grizzard, American Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor (Wrong is Right, Bachelor Party, Attica), dies at 79
  • Lady Katherine Brandram, Princess of Greece, the last surviving great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, dies at 94
  • Tex Coulter, American NFL defensive lineman (All Pro 1948, 51-52; Pro Bowl 1951-52; NY Giants), dies at 82
2007 Highlights

About October 2, 2007

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 16 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra

Holidays: Gandhi Jayanti (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Crank That (Soulja Boy) - Soulja Boy Tell'em
  • UK #1 Song: About You Now - Sugababes