What Happened on October 3, 2008

Historical Events

American surfer Kelly Slater clinches his record 9th world championship after round 3 of Billabong Pro in Mundaka, Spain; accrues enough points with 5 victories to win title with 2 scheduled ASP Tour contests to be surfed

Former NFL star O.J. Simpson found guilty of charges of kidnapping and armed robbery

The $700 billion bailout bill for the US financial system is signed by President George W. Bush

Karolina Protsenko, Ukrainian-American pop violinist ("Despacito"), and YouTube sensation, born in Ukraine

American radio personality Howard Stern (54) weds second wife, American model and actress Beth Ostrosky (36) in Manhattan, New York

Aurel Stroe, Romanian composer, dies at 76
Karam ud Din, Pakistani Navy officer (b. 1941)
Zulfiqar Ahmed, Pakistani cricket pace bowler (9 Tests, 20 wickets; Punjab, Bahawalpur), dies at 81

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 6 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes

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