Historical Events
- At least 500 Palestinians killed in explosion on Al-Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza Strip, with local officials blaming Israeli missile attack and Israelis blaming misfired Palestinian rocket [1]
Greta Thunberg Arrested
Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested at a demonstration outside an oil conference in London
- Power cut to Guinea-Bissau's capital Bissau by Turkish firm Karpowership over a unpaid $15 million bill [1]
Famous Deaths
- Dwight Twilley, American power pop singer-songwriter ("I'm On Fire"; "Girls"), dies of complications from a stroke at 72 [1]
Died in 2023 2023 Highlights
About October 18, 2023
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: First Person Shooter - Drake Featuring J. Cole
#1 Song: Strangers - Kenya Grace
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