Historical Events
Quantum of Solace
"Quantum of Solace" 22nd James Bond film starring Daniel Craig and Olga Kurylenko, premieres in London
Event of Interest
10th century Archimedes Palimpsest, featuring lost works of Archimedes, made freely available on the web, 10 years after bought by unknown tech figure
- Baseball World Series: Philadelphia beats Tampa Bay Rays, 4-3 in Game 5 at Citizens Bank Park for Phillies second title in their 126-year history; MVP: Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels
- Delta Air Lines merges with Northwest Airlines, creating the world's largest airline and reducing the number of US legacy carriers to 5.
Famous Deaths
- Gerald Arpino, American dancer and choreographer (co-founder of Joffrey Ballet), dies from prostate cancer at 85
- Mike Baker, American heavy metal singer and bass player (Shadow Gallery), dies of a heart attack at 45
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About October 29, 2008
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever You Like - T.I.
#1 Song: The Promise - Girls Aloud
