Historical Events
- A twin engine Cessna and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) jetliner collide in heavy fog during takeoff from Milan, Italy killing 118.
Event of Interest
US President George W. Bush announces the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security
Famous Deaths
- Javed Iqbal, Pakistani serial killer (murderer of 100 boys), commits suicide in prison at 45
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About October 8, 2001
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Columbus Day (United States), Thanksgiving (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Fallin' - Alicia Keys
#1 Song: Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
