Historical Events
- Peter Higgs and François Englert win the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on the origin of the mass of subatomic particles
Famous Deaths
- Andy Pafko, American baseball player, dies at 92
- Larry Verne, American novelty song singer (Mr. Custer), dies of heart failure at 77
- Philip Chevron, Irish musician (Pogues - "Peace & Love"), dies from esophageal cancer at 56
- Rod Grams, American politician (Senator-R-Minnesota 1995-2001, Rep-R-Minnesota 1993-95), and television anchor, dies from cancer at 65
Died in 2013 2013 Highlights
About October 8, 2013
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
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#1 Song: Royals - Lorde
#1 Song: Counting Stars - Onerepublic
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