Historical Events
- A gunman kills 8 students and a teacher at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon
- Cargo ship El Faro goes missing with 33 crew during Hurricane Joaquin near the Bahamas
- Mudslide on the outskirts of Guatemala City leaves at least 131 dead and 300 missing
- NY Yankees record the 10,000th win in their illustrious history, and also clinch wild card slot; beat the Red Sox, 4-1, at a rainy New Yankee Stadium; NY bullpen ties MLB record with their 589th victim of the season
Famous Deaths
- Don Edwards, American politician and civil rights champion (Rep-D-CA, 1963-94), dies at 100
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About October 1, 2015
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Hills - The Weeknd
#1 Song: What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber
