Historical Events
- MLB National League Championship: Philadelphia Phillies beat Los Angeles Dodgers, 4 games to 1
Famous Deaths
- Chris Mims, American NFL defensive end, 1992-99 (San Diego Chargers; Washington Redskins), dies of cardiomegaly (enlarge heart) at 38
- Edie Adams [Edith Enke], American businesswoman, singer, actress and comedian (Murial Cigar), dies at 81
- Fazıl Hüsnü Dağlarca, Turkish poet, dies at 94
- Jack Narz, American TV game show host (Dotto, Video Village), dies at 85
- Nathan Davis, American actor (Dunston Checks In, Holes, Code of Silence), dies from emphysema and pneumonia at 91
- Tom Tresh, American baseball utility (MLB All-Star 1962, 63; AL Rookie of Year & World Series 1962 NY Yankees), dies from a heart attack at 70
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About October 15, 2008
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
#1 Song: Live Your Life - T.I. Featuring 
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