Historical Events
- Whitepaper "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System" is published by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It describes a decentralized peer-to-peer network that could track and verify transactions while producing a transparent, verifiable record.
Famous Deaths
- Studs Terkel, American writer, historian and radio host (Stud's Place, Working), dies at 96
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About October 31, 2008
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 5 months and 28 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