Historical Events
- Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit is released by Hamas
Famous Weddings
- American actress, model, and singer Bijou Phillips (32) weds American "That '70s Show" actor and disc jockey Danny Masterson (36) at a private castle in Ireland; separate in 2023
Famous Deaths
- Kent Hull, American football center (First-team All-Pro 1990, 91; Pro Bowl 1988, 89, 90; Buffalo Bills), dies from chronic liver disease at 50
- Norman Corwin, American screenwriter for radio drama, dies at 101
Died in 2011 2011 Highlights
About October 18, 2011
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Someone Like You - Adele
#1 Song: We Found Love - Rihanna Ft. Calvin Harris
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey