Historical Events
F1 World Champion
German Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel finishes 3rd in the Japanese F1 Grand Prix to clinch his second consecutive World Drivers Championship
Famous Weddings
Paul McCartney
Musician Paul McCartney (69) weds New Yorker Nancy Shevell (51) in a civil ceremony at Old Marylebone Town Hall, London
- TV personality Layla Kayleigh (22) weds Radio Talk Show Host/DJ Steve Covino (36) in Las Vegas, Nevada
Famous Deaths
- Mark Kingston, English actor (Intimate Contact), dies at 77
- Pavel Karelin, Russian ski jumper (b. 1989)
Died in 2011 2011 Highlights
About October 9, 2011
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 6 months and 18 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
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