Historical Events
- 18 people are killed after Typhoon Wipha strikes Japan
- 21 people are killed after a minibus hits a land mine in Nawa, Syria
- 49 people are killed after Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashes in the Mekong River, Laos
- The United States ends its 16-day government shut down and avoids default in a Bi-partisan deal in the Senate
Famous Weddings
Kristen Bell
American actress and singer Kristen Bell (30) weds American actor Dax Shepard (38) at the Beverly Hills County Clerk's Office in California
Famous Deaths
- Ed Lauter, American actor (The Artist, The Number 23), dies from mesothelioma at 74
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About October 16, 2013
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
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#1 Song: Royals - Lorde
#1 Song: Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus
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