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October 1

Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie beats the marathon world record with a time of 2:04:26. added by Thue, 10:12, 01 October 2007
Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie (pictured) beats the marathon world record with a time of 2:04:26. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:22, 01 October 2007
Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie (pictured) beats the marathon world record in Berlin with a time of 2:04:26. updated by IanManka, 22:51, 01 October 2007
At least four are killed by the unexpected eruption of the previously dormant volcano on the Yemeni Red Sea island of Jabal al-Tair. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:59, 01 October 2007
Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie (pictured) beats the marathon world record in Berlin with a time of 2:04:26. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:59, 01 October 2007

October 2

--> updated by PFHLai, 02:47, 02 October 2007
At least four are killed by the unexpected eruption of the previously dormant volcano on the Yemeni Red Sea island of Jabal al-Tair. added by PFHLai, 02:47, 02 October 2007
Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie (pictured) sets a new marathon world record in Berlin with a time of 2:04:26. added by PFHLai, 02:47, 02 October 2007
Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand wins the World Chess Championship. added by PFHLai, 02:47, 02 October 2007
Germany defeats Brazil at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup to win its second consecutive world title. added by PFHLai, 02:47, 02 October 2007
Germany defeats Brazil at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup to win its second consecutive world title. removed by PFHLai, 23:42, 03 October 2007
The NASA spacecraft Dawn is launched on a mission to explore mainbelt asteroid Vesta and dwarf planet Ceres. added by PFHLai, 02:47, 02 October 2007
The NASA spacecraft Dawn is launched on a mission to explore mainbelt asteroid Vesta and dwarf planet Ceres. removed by PFHLai, 23:42, 03 October 2007
Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand wins the World Chess Championship. updated by PFHLai, 02:52, 02 October 2007

October 3

Viswanathan Anand of India wins the World Chess Championship. added by Josiah Rowe, 05:11, 03 October 2007
Viswanathan Anand of India wins the World Chess Championship. removed by Josiah Rowe, 22:02, 04 October 2007
Parties representing the Orange Revolution headed by Yulia Tymoshenko (pictured) and Viktor Yushenko regain a slim majority in elections to the Parliament of Ukraine. added by Josiah Rowe, 20:20, 03 October 2007
Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie sets a new marathon world record in Berlin with a time of 2:04:26. updated by Josiah Rowe, 20:20, 03 October 2007
Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie sets a new marathon world record in Berlin with a time of 2:04:26. removed by Thue, 17:10, 08 October 2007
Parties representing the Orange Revolution headed by Yulia Tymoshenko (pictured) and Viktor Yushenko regain a slim majority in elections to the Parliament of Ukraine. updated by Josiah Rowe, 20:26, 03 October 2007
Parties representing the Orange Revolution headed by Yulia Tymoshenko (pictured) and Viktor Yushchenko regain a slim majority in elections to the Parliament of Ukraine. updated by Tom, 21:05, 03 October 2007
At least four are killed by the unexpected eruption of the previously dormant volcano on the Yemeni Red Sea island of Jabal al-Tair. updated by GTBacchus, 23:09, 03 October 2007
At least four are killed by the unexpected eruption of the previously dormant volcano on the Yemeni Red Sea island of Jabal al-Tair. removed by Aecis, 00:08, 09 October 2007
Over 3,000 workers are trapped underground as a mine in South Africa collapses. added by Adambiswanger1, 23:12, 03 October 2007
Over 3,000 workers are trapped underground as a mine in South Africa collapses. removed by Adambiswanger1, 23:13, 03 October 2007
Parties representing the Orange Revolution, headed by Yulia Tymoshenko (pictured) and Viktor Yushchenko, regain a slim majority in elections to the Parliament of Ukraine. updated by Art LaPella, 23:23, 03 October 2007
Erik Prince, owner of Blackwater USA, testifies before the US Senate as part of investigations into recent shootings in Baghdad and allegations of arms smuggling to the Kurdistan Workers Party. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:29, 03 October 2007
Parties representing the Orange Revolution, headed by Yulia Tymoshenko (pictured) and Viktor Yushchenko, regain a slim majority in the Parliament of Ukraine. updated by PFHLai, 23:59, 03 October 2007

October 4

Erik Prince, owner of Blackwater USA, testifies before the U.S. Senate as part of investigations into recent shootings in Baghdad and allegations of arms smuggling to the Kurdistan Workers Party. updated by Jiang, 02:17, 04 October 2007
At the Inter-Korean Summit, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun (pictured) and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il sign a joint declaration calling for a peace treaty formally ending the Korean War. added by Josiah Rowe, 22:02, 04 October 2007
Parties representing the Orange Revolution, headed by Yulia Tymoshenko and Viktor Yushchenko, regain a slim majority in the Parliament of Ukraine. updated by Josiah Rowe, 22:02, 04 October 2007

October 5

At the Inter-Korean Summit, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun (pictured) and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il sign a joint declaration calling for a peace treaty to formally end the Korean War. updated by PFHLai, 01:29, 05 October 2007
At the Inter-Korean Summit, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun (pictured) and North Korean leader Kim Jong-il sign a joint declaration calling for a peace treaty to formally end the Korean War. updated by Neutrality, 04:58, 05 October 2007

October 6

Blackwater USA, a United States contractor in the Iraq War, comes under international scrutiny due to recent shootings in Baghdad and allegations of arms smuggling to the Kurdistan Workers Party. added by Josiah Rowe, 04:39, 06 October 2007
Blackwater USA, a United States contractor in the Iraq War, comes under international scrutiny due to recent shootings in Baghdad and allegations of arms smuggling to the Kurdistan Workers Party. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:33, 06 October 2007
Pervez Musharraf wins indirect elections to remain President of Pakistan, but the Supreme Court states that a winner cannot be declared until they rule on the legality of his candidacy. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:33, 06 October 2007
Pervez Musharraf wins indirect elections to remain President of Pakistan, but the Supreme Court states that a winner cannot be declared until it rules on the legality of his candidacy. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:35, 06 October 2007
Pervez Musharraf (pictured) wins indirect elections to remain President of Pakistan, but the Supreme Court states that a winner cannot be declared until it rules on the legality of his candidacy. updated by Jacoplane, 13:20, 06 October 2007
At the Inter-Korean Summit, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and North Korean leader Kim Jong-il sign a joint declaration calling for a peace treaty to formally end the Korean War. updated by Jacoplane, 13:20, 06 October 2007
Pervez Musharraf (pictured) wins indirect elections to remain President of Pakistan, but the Supreme Court states that a winner cannot be declared until it rules on the legality of his candidacy. added by Jacoplane, 15:15, 06 October 2007

October 7

A plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo kills over 50 people, and results in the country's transport minister being fired. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 21:05, 07 October 2007
A plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo kills over 50 people, and results in the firing of the country's transport minister. updated by Nishkid64, 22:56, 07 October 2007

October 8

A plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo kills over 50 people, and results in the dismissal of the country's transport minister. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:08, 08 October 2007
Mario Capecchi, Martin Evans, and Oliver Smithies are awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for development of their gene targeting technique. added by Thue, 17:10, 08 October 2007
Mario Capecchi, Martin Evans, and Oliver Smithies win the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of gene targeting. updated by PFHLai, 18:17, 08 October 2007

October 9

At least four are killed by the unexpected eruption of the previously dormant volcano on the Yemeni Red Sea island of Jabal al-Tair. updated by YellowMonkey, 01:20, 09 October 2007
At least four are killed by the unexpected eruption of the previously dormant volcano on the Yemeni Red Sea island of Jabal al-Tair. removed by Tariqabjotu, 08:20, 09 October 2007
U.S. track and field athlete Marion Jones relinquishes the five medals she received at the 2000 Summer Olympics after admitting to the use of anabolic steroids. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:20, 09 October 2007
Mario Capecchi, Martin Evans, and Oliver Smithies win the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of gene targeting. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:20, 09 October 2007
Pervez Musharraf (pictured) wins indirect elections to remain President of Pakistan, but the Supreme Court states that a winner cannot be declared until it rules on the legality of his candidacy. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:20, 09 October 2007
A plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo kills over 50 people, and results in the dismissal of the country's transport minister. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:20, 09 October 2007
At the Inter-Korean Summit, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and North Korean leader Kim Jong-il sign a joint declaration calling for a peace treaty to formally end the Korean War. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:20, 09 October 2007
At the Inter-Korean Summit, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and North Korean leader Kim Jong-il sign a joint declaration calling for a peace treaty to formally end the Korean War. removed by Carabinieri, 20:54, 09 October 2007
Parties representing the Orange Revolution, headed by Yulia Tymoshenko and Viktor Yushchenko, regain a slim majority in the Parliament of Ukraine. added by Tariqabjotu, 08:20, 09 October 2007
Parties representing the Orange Revolution, headed by Yulia Tymoshenko and Viktor Yushchenko, regain a slim majority in the Parliament of Ukraine. removed by Tone, 10:51, 09 October 2007
Albert Fert and Peter Grünberg are awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of Giant Magnetoresistance. added by Tone, 10:50, 09 October 2007
Mario Capecchi, Martin Evans, and Oliver Smithies are awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of gene targeting. updated by Tone, 10:50, 09 October 2007
Albert Fert and Peter Grünberg are announced as winners of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of Giant Magnetoresistance. updated by PFHLai, 14:22, 09 October 2007
Mario Capecchi, Martin Evans, and Oliver Smithies are announced as winners of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of gene targeting. updated by PFHLai, 15:07, 09 October 2007
U.S. track and field athlete Marion Jones (pictured) relinquishes the five medals she received at the 2000 Summer Olympics after admitting to the use of anabolic steroids. updated by Josiah Rowe, 15:39, 09 October 2007
Pervez Musharraf wins indirect elections to remain President of Pakistan, but the Supreme Court states that a winner cannot be declared until it rules on the legality of his candidacy. updated by Josiah Rowe, 15:39, 09 October 2007
Pervez Musharraf wins indirect elections to remain President of Pakistan, but the Supreme Court states that a winner cannot be declared until it rules on the legality of his candidacy. removed by Josiah Rowe, 23:01, 10 October 2007
Albert Fert and Peter Grünberg are announced as winners of the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of giant magnetoresistance. updated by Lowellian, 17:17, 09 October 2007
Albert Fert and Peter Grünberg win the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of giant magnetoresistance. updated by Allen3, 19:04, 09 October 2007
Mario Capecchi, Martin Evans, and Oliver Smithies win the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of gene targeting. updated by PFHLai, 19:49, 09 October 2007
Mario Capecchi, Martin Evans, and Oliver Smithies win the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the development of gene targeting. removed by Nishkid64, 00:15, 11 October 2007

October 10

Dozens die in fierce fighting between pro-Taliban militants and the Pakistan Army in North Waziristan. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:08, 10 October 2007
Albert Fert and Peter Grünberg win the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physics for their independent discoveries of giant magnetoresistance. updated by Chaser, 00:27, 10 October 2007
Albert Fert and Peter Grünberg win the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physics for their independent discoveries of giant magnetoresistance. removed by Josiah Rowe, 20:00, 11 October 2007
A plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo kills over 50 people and results in the dismissal of the country's transport minister. updated by Josiah Rowe, 03:54, 10 October 2007
A plane crash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo kills over 50 people and results in the dismissal of the country's transport minister. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:39, 10 October 2007
Gerhard Ertl is awarded the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 11:25, 10 October 2007
Gerhard Ertl wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 11:30, 10 October 2007
Gerhard Ertl (pictured) wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:07, 10 October 2007
U.S. track and field athlete Marion Jones relinquishes the five medals she received at the 2000 Summer Olympics after admitting to the use of anabolic steroids. updated by Tariqabjotu, 15:07, 10 October 2007
Gerhard Ertl wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. updated by Josiah Rowe, 20:00, 10 October 2007
U.S. track and field athlete Marion Jones (pictured) relinquishes the five medals she received at the 2000 Summer Olympics after admitting to the use of anabolic steroids. updated by Josiah Rowe, 20:00, 10 October 2007
Roman Catholic priest Christian Von Wernich is sentenced to life imprisonment by an Argentine federal court for murders, torture and abductions commmitted during the 1976–83 Dirty War. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:22, 10 October 2007
The first Malaysian astronaut, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor (pictured), is launched towards the International Space Station on board Soyuz TMA-11. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:39, 10 October 2007
The first Malaysian astronaut, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor (pictured), is launched towards the International Space Station on board Soyuz TMA-11. updated by PFHLai, 23:30, 10 October 2007
U.S. track and field athlete Marion Jones relinquishes the five medals she received at the 2000 Summer Olympics after admitting to the use of anabolic steroids. updated by PFHLai, 23:33, 10 October 2007
U.S. track and field athlete Marion Jones relinquishes the five medals she received at the 2000 Summer Olympics after admitting to the use of anabolic steroids. removed by Aecis, 11:25, 11 October 2007
Roman Catholic priest Christian Von Wernich is sentenced to life imprisonment by an Argentine federal court for murders, torture and abductions committed during the 1976–83 Dirty War. updated by Bbatsell, 23:47, 10 October 2007

October 11

British writer Doris Lessing wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. added by Nishkid64, 11:24, 11 October 2007
British writer Doris Lessing (pictured) wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Josiah Rowe, 19:42, 11 October 2007
The first Malaysian astronaut, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, is launched towards the International Space Station on board Soyuz TMA-11. updated by Josiah Rowe, 19:42, 11 October 2007
Turkey recalls its ambassador to the United States, after the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs passes a resolution describing the deaths of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide. added by Josiah Rowe, 20:00, 11 October 2007
Turkey recalls its ambassador to the United States, after the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs passes a resolution describing the deaths of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide. updated by Josiah Rowe, 20:03, 11 October 2007
Turkey recalls its ambassador to the United States, after the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs passes a resolution condemning the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. added by Neutrality, 22:27, 11 October 2007
British writer Doris Lessing (pictured) wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. added by Neutrality, 22:27, 11 October 2007
The first Malaysian astronaut, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, is launched towards the International Space Station on board Soyuz TMA-11. updated by Neutrality, 22:27, 11 October 2007
Dozens die in fierce fighting between pro-Taliban militants and the Pakistan Army in North Waziristan. added by Neutrality, 22:27, 11 October 2007
Roman Catholic priest Christian Von Wernich is sentenced to life imprisonment by an Argentine federal court for murders, torture and abductions committed during the 1976–83 Dirty War. updated by Neutrality, 22:27, 11 October 2007
Turkey recalls its ambassador to the United States, after the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs passes a resolution condemning the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. added by PFHLai, 23:34, 11 October 2007
British writer Doris Lessing (pictured) wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. added by PFHLai, 23:34, 11 October 2007
The Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft, with Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, the first Malaysian astronaut aboard, is launched for a mission to the International Space Station. added by PFHLai, 23:34, 11 October 2007
Gerhard Ertl wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. added by PFHLai, 23:34, 11 October 2007
Gerhard Ertl wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. removed by Rschen7754, 23:44, 13 October 2007
Dozens die in fierce fighting between pro-Taliban militants and the Pakistan Army in North Waziristan. added by PFHLai, 23:34, 11 October 2007
Dozens die in fierce fighting between pro-Taliban militants and the Pakistan Army in North Waziristan. removed by Thue, 17:32, 13 October 2007
Roman Catholic priest Christian Von Wernich is sentenced to life imprisonment by an Argentine federal court for murders, torture and abductions committed during the 1976–83 Dirty War. added by PFHLai, 23:34, 11 October 2007
Roman Catholic priest Christian Von Wernich is sentenced to life imprisonment by an Argentine federal court for murders, torture and abductions committed during the 1976–83 Dirty War. removed by Tone, 09:11, 12 October 2007

October 12

British science fiction writer Doris Lessing (pictured) wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 00:03, 12 October 2007
British writer Doris Lessing (pictured) wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by PFHLai, 00:14, 12 October 2007
A Soyuz-TMA spacecraft carrying Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, the first Malaysian astronaut, is launched for a mission to the International Space Station. added by PFHLai, 00:59, 12 October 2007
A Soyuz-TMA spacecraft carrying Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, the first Malaysian astronaut, is launched for a mission to the International Space Station. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:39, 15 October 2007
Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) share the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. added by Tone, 09:11, 12 October 2007
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore share the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 11:14, 12 October 2007
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore (pictured) share the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. updated by Thue, 17:19, 12 October 2007
British writer Doris Lessing wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. updated by Thue, 17:19, 12 October 2007
British writer Doris Lessing wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Literature. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 04:47, 17 October 2007
Turkey recalls its ambassador to the United States, after the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs passes a resolution condemning the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. added by Dbachmann, 18:05, 12 October 2007
Turkey recalls its ambassador to the United States, after the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs passes a resolution condemning the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:08, 17 October 2007

October 13

Roman Catholic priest Christian Von Wernich is sentenced to life imprisonment by an Argentine federal court for murders, torture and abductions committed during the 1976–83 Dirty War. updated by Aecis, 01:09, 13 October 2007
Roman Catholic priest Christian Von Wernich is sentenced to life imprisonment by an Argentine federal court for murders, torture and abductions committed during the 1976–83 Dirty War. removed by Allen3, 02:22, 13 October 2007
Albert Fert and Peter Grünberg win the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physics for their independent discoveries of giant magnetoresistance. updated by Aecis, 01:16, 13 October 2007
Albert Fert and Peter Grünberg win the 2007 Nobel Prize in Physics for their independent discoveries of giant magnetoresistance. removed by Allen3, 02:21, 13 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that 4,000,000 people will be forced from their homes near the Three Gorges Dam, because of a possible "environmental catastrophe". added by Thue, 17:32, 13 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that four million people will be forced from their homes near the Three Gorges Dam because of a possible "environmental catastrophe". updated by Tariqabjotu, 19:35, 13 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that four million people will be forced from their homes near the Three Gorges Dam because of a possible "environmental catastrophe". updated by Jacoplane, 19:55, 13 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that four million people will be forced from their homes near the Three Gorges Dam because of a possible "environmental catastrophe". updated by Jacoplane, 19:57, 13 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that four million people will be forced from their homes near the Three Gorges Dam because of a possible "environmental catastrophe." updated by IanManka, 22:06, 13 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that four million people will be forced from their homes near the Three Gorges Dam because of a possible "environmental catastrophe". updated by Violetriga, 22:25, 13 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that four million people will be forced from their homes near the Three Gorges Dam because of a possible "environmental catastrophe". updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:06, 13 October 2007
In a tunnel under the Newhall Pass interchange two trucks collide, causing a fire that closes I-5 and disrupts transportation and the economy. added by Rschen7754, 23:44, 13 October 2007
In a tunnel under the Newhall Pass interchange near Los Angeles, fifteen trucks collide, causing a fire that closes I-5 and disrupts transportation and the economy. updated by Rschen7754, 23:49, 13 October 2007
In a tunnel under the Newhall Pass interchange near Los Angeles, fifteen trucks collide, causing a fire that closes I-5 and disrupts transportation and the economy. removed by Nishkid64, 00:34, 14 October 2007

October 14

Gerhard Ertl wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. updated by Nishkid64, 00:35, 14 October 2007
Gerhard Ertl wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. removed by Rschen7754, 01:35, 14 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that four million people will be relocated away from areas surrounding near the Three Gorges Dam due to ecological concerns. updated by Andrew Gray, 00:45, 14 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that four million people will be relocated away from areas near the Three Gorges Dam due to ecological concerns. updated by Andrew Gray, 00:46, 14 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that, due to environmental conditions, four million people will be relocated away from areas surrounding the Three Gorges Dam. updated by Andrew Gray, 00:52, 14 October 2007
In a tunnel under the Newhall Pass interchange near Los Angeles, fifteen trucks collide, causing a fire that closes I-5 and disrupting international transportation and the economy. updated by Rschen7754, 01:35, 14 October 2007
In a tunnel under the Newhall Pass interchange near Los Angeles, fifteen trucks collide, causing a fire that closes I-5 and disrupting international transportation and the economy. removed by Andrew Gray, 01:57, 14 October 2007
Gerhard Ertl wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. updated by Andrew Gray, 01:57, 14 October 2007
Gerhard Ertl wins the 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his studies of chemical processes on solid surfaces. removed by Jacoplane, 14:11, 15 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that, due to environmental conditions, an additional four million people will be relocated away from areas surrounding the Three Gorges Dam. updated by Nishkid64, 05:32, 14 October 2007
Dozens die in fierce fighting between pro-Taliban militants and the Pakistan Army in North Waziristan. updated by Carabinieri, 10:40, 14 October 2007
Dozens die in fierce fighting between pro-Taliban militants and the Pakistan Army in North Waziristan. removed by Jacoplane, 13:22, 15 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that an additional four million people will need to be relocated away from areas surrounding the Three Gorges Dam. updated by Violetriga, 10:46, 14 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that an additional four million people will need to be relocated away from areas surrounding the Three Gorges Dam. updated by Thue, 17:20, 14 October 2007

October 15

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson becomes the first female mission commander of the International Space Station. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:39, 15 October 2007
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson becomes the first female mission commander of the International Space Station. removed by GeeJo, 07:08, 16 October 2007
Leonid Hurwicz, Eric S. Maskin, and Roger B. Myerson share the 2007 Nobel Prize in Economics for having laid the foundations of mechanism design theory. added by Jacoplane, 13:22, 15 October 2007
Leonid Hurwicz, Eric Maskin, and Roger Myerson share the 2007 Nobel Prize in Economics for having laid the foundations of mechanism design theory. updated by Jacoplane, 13:32, 15 October 2007
The 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. added by Jacoplane, 14:11, 15 October 2007
The 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China opens at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:40, 20 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that an additional four million people will need to be relocated away from areas surrounding the Three Gorges Dam. updated by Thue, 19:56, 15 October 2007

October 16

Airbus delivers its first double-deck A380 aircraft (pictured) to Singapore Airlines in a ceremony in Toulouse, France. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:48, 16 October 2007
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore share the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:48, 16 October 2007
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Al Gore share the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. removed by PFHLai, 02:41, 19 October 2007

October 17

The Chinese government announces that it will relocate an additional four million people away from areas surrounding the Three Gorges Dam. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 05:00, 17 October 2007
The Chinese government announces that it will relocate an additional four million people away from areas surrounding the Three Gorges Dam. removed by Jacoplane, 07:25, 18 October 2007
Airbus delivers its first double-deck A380 aircraft to Singapore Airlines in a ceremony in Toulouse, France. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:53, 17 October 2007
Leonid Hurwicz (pictured), Eric Maskin, and Roger Myerson share the 2007 Nobel Prize in Economics for having laid the foundations of mechanism design theory. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:53, 17 October 2007
The Man Booker Prize for 2007 is won by Anne Enright for her novel The Gathering. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 23:08, 17 October 2007
Anne Enright wins the 2007 Man Booker Prize for her novel The Gathering. added by Spangineer, 23:47, 17 October 2007
Anne Enright wins the 2007 Man Booker Prize for her novel The Gathering. removed by Blood Red Sandman, 21:12, 20 October 2007

October 18

The United States awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama (pictured), a move which is denounced by China. added by Jacoplane, 07:22, 18 October 2007
Leonid Hurwicz, Eric Maskin, and Roger Myerson share the 2007 Nobel Prize in Economics for having laid the foundations of mechanism design theory. updated by Jacoplane, 07:22, 18 October 2007
Leonid Hurwicz, Eric Maskin, and Roger Myerson share the 2007 Nobel Prize in Economics for having laid the foundations of mechanism design theory. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:40, 20 October 2007
The United States Congress awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama (pictured), a move that is denounced by China. updated by Chaser, 08:36, 18 October 2007

October 19

Festivities celebrating Benazir Bhutto's return to Pakistan are interrupted by explosions; 125 people are confirmed dead and hundreds more are injured. added by DragonflySixtyseven, 00:13, 19 October 2007
Celebrations marking Benazir Bhutto's return to Pakistan are interrupted by explosions killing 125 people and injuring hundreds more. added by Stephen, 00:39, 19 October 2007
Celebrations marking Benazir Bhutto's return to Pakistan are interrupted by two bombings that kill 125 people and injure hundreds more. updated by Tariqabjotu, 01:17, 19 October 2007
Two bombings kill 125 people, and injure hundreds more, amidst celebrations in Karachi marking Benazir Bhutto's return to Pakistan. added by Tariqabjotu, 01:21, 19 October 2007
Two bombings kill 125 people, and injure hundreds more, amidst celebrations in Karachi marking the return of Benazir Bhutto (pictured) to Pakistan. updated by Josiah Rowe, 02:22, 19 October 2007
The United States Congress awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama, a move that is denounced by China. updated by Josiah Rowe, 02:22, 19 October 2007
The United States Congress awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama, a move that is denounced by China. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:53, 21 October 2007
Two bombings kill over 125 people, and injure hundreds more, amidst celebrations in Karachi marking the return of Benazir Bhutto (pictured) to Pakistan. updated by Josiah Rowe, 02:34, 19 October 2007
Two bombings kill over 125 people and injure hundreds more in Karachi amidst celebrations marking the return of Benazir Bhutto (pictured) to Pakistan. updated by PFHLai, 02:41, 19 October 2007

Two bombings kill over 125 people and injure hundreds more in Karachi amidst celebrations marking the return of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (pictured) to Pakistan from exile. updated by YellowMonkey, 05:57, 19 October 2007

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Two bombings kill over 130 people and injure hundreds more in Karachi amidst celebrations marking the return of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (pictured) to Pakistan from exile. updated by Jacoplane, 13:12, 19 October 2007

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A bomb attack in Karachi kills over 130 people and injures hundreds more amidst celebrations marking the return of exiled Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (pictured) to Pakistan. added by Tariqabjotu, 17:33, 19 October 2007
A bomb attack in Karachi kills over 130 people and injures hundreds more amidst celebrations marking the return of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (pictured) to Pakistan from exile. updated by Tariqabjotu, 17:37, 19 October 2007
Airbus delivers its first double-deck A380 aircraft to Singapore Airlines in a ceremony in Toulouse, France. updated by Art LaPella, 18:11, 19 October 2007
Airbus delivers its first double-deck A380 aircraft to Singapore Airlines in a ceremony in Toulouse, France. removed by Roozbeh, 13:53, 20 October 2007

October 20

In the Philippines, a powerful blast in a shopping mall in Manila's financial district kills at least 8 people and injures more than a 100. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:40, 20 October 2007
Leaders of the European Union finally reach agreement on a Reform Treaty following last-minute concessions to Poland, Italy and Bulgaria. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 09:40, 20 October 2007
Leaders of the European Union finally reach agreement on a Reform Treaty following last-minute concessions to Poland, Italy and Bulgaria. removed by Blood Red Sandman, 17:36, 21 October 2007
In the Philippines, a powerful blast in a shopping mall in Manila's financial district kills at least eight people and injures more than a hundred. updated by GeeJo, 13:46, 20 October 2007
Ali Larijani resigns from his post of chief nuclear negotiator and secretary of Supreme National Security Council of Iran. added by Roozbeh, 13:52, 20 October 2007
Ali Larijani (pictured) resigns from his post of chief nuclear negotiator and secretary of Supreme National Security Council of Iran. updated by Roozbeh, 14:06, 20 October 2007
A bomb attack in Karachi kills over 130 people and injures hundreds more amidst celebrations marking the return of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto to Pakistan from exile. updated by Roozbeh, 14:06, 20 October 2007
A bomb attack in Karachi kills over 130 people and injures hundreds more amidst celebrations marking the return of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto to Pakistan from exile. removed by Josiah Rowe, 04:39, 21 October 2007
Ali Larijani (pictured) resigns from his post of chief nuclear negotiator and secretary of Supreme National Security Council of Iran. He will be succeeded by Saeed Jalili. updated by Jacoplane, 15:48, 20 October 2007
South Africa defeat England to win the 2007 Rugby World Cup. added by Blood Red Sandman, 21:12, 20 October 2007
South Africa defeat England in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final. updated by Blood Red Sandman, 21:17, 20 October 2007
Ali Larijani (pictured) resigns from his post of chief nuclear negotiator and secretary of Supreme National Security Council of Iran; Saeed Jalili is announced as his successor. updated by Chaser, 21:20, 20 October 2007
South Africa defeats England in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final. updated by Tawker, 21:39, 20 October 2007
South Africa defeat England in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final. updated by Tawker, 21:43, 20 October 2007
South Africa defeat England by 15 points to 6 in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final. updated by Nick, 21:48, 20 October 2007
In the Philippines, a powerful blast in a shopping mall in Manila's financial district kills at least eight people and injures more than a hundred. updated by SoLando, 22:16, 20 October 2007

October 21

The Parliament of Montenegro adopts a new Constitution proclaiming Montenegrin the official language, rather than Serbian. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:53, 21 October 2007
The Parliament of Montenegro adopts a new Constitution proclaiming Montenegrin the official language, rather than Serbian. removed by Jacoplane, 23:04, 21 October 2007
In the Philippines, a powerful blast in a shopping mall in Manila's financial district kills at least nine people and injures more than a hundred. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 00:59, 21 October 2007
Thousands of civilians flee as the Democratic Republic of the Congo begins a military offensive against rebel general Laurent Nkunda. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:08, 21 October 2007
Oct 21 Kimi Räikkönen wins the 2007 Formula One World Drivers Championship. added by Blood Red Sandman, 17:36, 21 October 2007
In the Philippines, a powerful blast in a shopping mall in Manila's financial district kills at least nine people and injures more than a hundred. updated by Blood Red Sandman, 17:36, 21 October 2007
In the Philippines, a powerful blast in a shopping mall in Manila's financial district kills at least nine people and injures more than a hundred. removed by Raul654, 18:55, 21 October 2007
Kimi Räikkönen wins the 2007 Formula One World Drivers Championship. added by Blood Red Sandman, 17:36, 21 October 2007
Kimi Räikkönen (pictured) wins the 2007 Formula One World Drivers Championship. updated by Jacoplane, 17:50, 21 October 2007
Ali Larijani resigns from his post of chief nuclear negotiator and secretary of Supreme National Security Council of Iran; Saeed Jalili is announced as his successor. updated by Jacoplane, 17:50, 21 October 2007
Ali Larijani resigns from his post of chief nuclear negotiator and secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran; Saeed Jalili is announced as his successor. updated by Art LaPella, 19:24, 21 October 2007
Ali Larijani resigns from his post of chief nuclear negotiator and secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran; Saeed Jalili is announced as his successor. removed by ChrisO~enwiki, 00:19, 22 October 2007
The 2007 Rugby World Cup concludes with South Africa defeating England by 15 points to 6 in the final. added by PFHLai, 19:26, 21 October 2007
The 2007 Rugby World Cup concludes with South Africa defeating England by 15 points to 6 in the final. removed by PFHLai, 03:05, 22 October 2007
The Swiss People's Party wins federal elections in Switzerland. added by Jacoplane, 23:04, 21 October 2007
The Swiss People's Party wins federal elections in Switzerland. updated by Jacoplane, 23:05, 21 October 2007
The Swiss People's Party wins federal elections in Switzerland. removed by Thue, 22:26, 22 October 2007

October 22

The Polish Prime Minister, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, concedes defeat to the rival Civic Platform party in the country's parliamentary elections. added by ChrisO~enwiki, 00:19, 22 October 2007
Jarosław Kaczyński (pictured), Prime Minister of Poland and leader of Law and Justice, concedes defeat in parliamentary elections to the rival party Civic Platform. added by PFHLai, 02:35, 22 October 2007
Kimi Räikkönen wins the 2007 Formula One World Drivers Championship. updated by PFHLai, 02:35, 22 October 2007
Thousands of civilians flee as the Democratic Republic of the Congo begins a military offensive against rebel general Laurent Nkunda. added by PFHLai, 02:35, 22 October 2007
The Polish Prime Minister, Jaroslaw Kaczynski, concedes defeat to the rival Civic Platform party in the country's parliamentary elections. updated by Evil Monkey, 02:56, 22 October 2007
Kimi Räikkönen (pictured) wins the 2007 Formula One World Drivers Championship. updated by Evil Monkey, 02:56, 22 October 2007
Kimi Räikkönen (pictured) wins the 2007 Formula One World Drivers Championship. removed by Raul654, 04:12, 22 October 2007
Thousands of civilians flee as the Democratic Republic of the Congo begins a military offensive against rebel general Laurent Nkunda. updated by Evil Monkey, 02:56, 22 October 2007
Thousands of civilians flee as the Democratic Republic of the Congo begins a military offensive against rebel general Laurent Nkunda. removed by Raul654, 04:12, 22 October 2007
Jarosław Kaczyński, Prime Minister of Poland and leader of Law and Justice, concedes defeat in parliamentary elections to the rival party Civic Platform. updated by PFHLai, 03:00, 22 October 2007
Russian spacecraft Soyuz TMA-10 returns from the International Space Station and lands safely west of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, missing the planned landing site by 340 km (210 mi). added by PFHLai, 03:05, 22 October 2007
Kimi Räikkönen (pictured) wins the 2007 Formula One World Drivers Championship. updated by YellowMonkey, 04:21, 22 October 2007
Thousands of civilians flee as the Democratic Republic of the Congo begins a military offensive against rebel general Laurent Nkunda. updated by YellowMonkey, 04:21, 22 October 2007
Thousands of civilians flee as the Democratic Republic of the Congo begins a military offensive against rebel general Laurent Nkunda. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:16, 22 October 2007
Ferrari's Kimi Räikkönen (pictured) wins the 2007 Formula One World Drivers Championship. added by YellowMonkey, 04:37, 22 October 2007
The 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China concludes with Hu Jintao (pictured) confirmed for another term as the General Secretary and the formation of a new Politburo Standing Committee. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:16, 22 October 2007
Ferrari's Kimi Räikkönen wins the 2007 Formula One World Drivers Championship. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:16, 22 October 2007
Ferrari's Kimi Räikkönen wins the 2007 Formula One World Drivers Championship. removed by Josiah Rowe, 16:38, 22 October 2007
The 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China concludes with Hu Jintao (pictured) confirmed for another term as the General Secretary. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:32, 22 October 2007
Russian spacecraft Soyuz TMA-10 returns from the International Space Station. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:32, 22 October 2007
Russian spacecraft Soyuz TMA-10 returns from the International Space Station and lands safely west of Arkalyk, Kazakhstan, missing the planned landing site by 340 km (210 mi). removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 10:32, 22 October 2007
Russian spacecraft Soyuz TMA-10 returns from the International Space Station. removed by Thue, 20:51, 23 October 2007
A new Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China is formed and Hu Jintao (pictured) is confirmed for another term as General Secretary at the 17th National Congress. added by PFHLai, 15:33, 22 October 2007
Former President Joaquim Chissano (pictured) wins the inaugural Prize for Achievement in African Leadership for "his role in leading Mozambique from conflict to peace and democracy". added by PFHLai, 15:43, 22 October 2007
A new Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China is formed at the 17th National Congress. updated by PFHLai, 15:43, 22 October 2007
Joaquim Chissano (pictured) wins the inaugural Prize for Achievement in African Leadership for "his role in leading Mozambique from conflict to peace and democracy". added by PFHLai, 15:54, 22 October 2007
Jarosław Kaczyński, Prime Minister of Poland and leader of Law and Justice, concedes defeat in parliamentary elections to the rival party Civic Platform led by Donald Tusk. updated by PFHLai, 15:59, 22 October 2007
Jarosław Kaczyński, Prime Minister of Poland and leader of Law and Justice, concedes defeat in parliamentary elections to the rival party Civic Platform led by Donald Tusk. removed by Jacoplane, 16:06, 22 October 2007
The Civic Platform led by Donald Tusk wins parliamentary elections in Poland . added by Jacoplane, 16:06, 22 October 2007
Joaquim Chissano (pictured) wins the inaugural Prize for Achievement in African Leadership for "his role in leading Mozambique from conflict to peace and democracy". updated by Dale Arnett, 20:28, 22 October 2007
The Civic Platform led by Donald Tusk wins parliamentary elections in Poland. updated by Art LaPella, 21:07, 22 October 2007
The Civic Platform led by Donald Tusk wins parliamentary elections in Poland. removed by Jacoplane, 11:25, 24 October 2007
More than a dozen wildfires in Southern California have caused the evacuation of more than 250,000 people. added by Thue, 22:26, 22 October 2007
Wildfires in Southern California have caused the evacuation of more than 250,000 people. added by Thue, 22:28, 22 October 2007
Wildfires in Southern California result in the evacuation of more than 250,000 people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 22:35, 22 October 2007

October 23

The Swiss People's Party wins federal elections in Switzerland. updated by Josiah Rowe, 00:04, 23 October 2007
The Swiss People's Party wins federal elections in Switzerland. removed by Thue, 20:49, 23 October 2007
A new Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China is formed and Hu Jintao is confirmed for another term as General Secretary at the 17th National Congress. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 01:43, 23 October 2007
A new Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China is formed and Hu Jintao is confirmed for another term as General Secretary at the 17th National Congress. removed by Jacoplane, 11:25, 24 October 2007
Wildfires in Southern California result in the evacuation of more than 315,000 people. updated by Stephen, 05:45, 23 October 2007
Wildfires in Southern California result in the evacuation of more than 500,000 people. updated by Art LaPella, 17:25, 23 October 2007
The Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launches from Kennedy Space Centre on the STS-120 assembly mission to the International Space Station, carrying the Harmony Module. added by Thue, 20:49, 23 October 2007
The Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launches from Kennedy Space Center on the STS-120 assembly mission to the International Space Station, carrying the Harmony Module. updated by RockMFR, 21:12, 23 October 2007
Wildfires in Southern California result in the evacuation of more than 1,000,000 people. updated by ST47, 23:34, 23 October 2007

October 24

Wildfires in Southern California result in the evacuation of more than one million people. updated by Tariqabjotu, 00:38, 24 October 2007
Wildfires in Southern California result in the evacuation of nearly one million people. updated by Art LaPella, 01:39, 24 October 2007
The Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launches from Kennedy Space Center on the STS-120 assembly mission to the International Space Station, carrying the Harmony Module. updated by Nishkid64, 02:06, 24 October 2007
Wildfires (pictured) in Southern California result in the evacuation of nearly one million people. updated by Johntex, 07:21, 24 October 2007
Joaquim Chissano wins the inaugural Prize for Achievement in African Leadership for "his role in leading Mozambique from conflict to peace and democracy". updated by Johntex, 07:21, 24 October 2007
Wildfires (pictured) in Southern California result in the evacuation of over 500,000 people. updated by Johntex, 07:28, 24 October 2007
China launches the lunar orbiter Chang'e 1 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center; it is the first step in their lunar exploration program. added by Jacoplane, 11:25, 24 October 2007
Joaquim Chissano wins the inaugural Prize for Achievement in African Leadership for "his role in leading Mozambique from conflict to peace and democracy". updated by Jacoplane, 11:25, 24 October 2007
A new Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China is formed and Hu Jintao is confirmed for another term as General Secretary at the 17th National Congress. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:02, 24 October 2007
A new Politburo Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China is formed and Hu Jintao is confirmed for another term as General Secretary at the 17th National Congress. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 21:12, 25 October 2007
The Civic Platform led by Donald Tusk wins parliamentary elections in Poland. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 12:02, 24 October 2007
The Civic Platform led by Donald Tusk wins parliamentary elections in Poland. removed by Josiah Rowe, 04:54, 25 October 2007
China takes the first step in their lunar exploration program with the launch of the lunar orbiter Chang'e 1 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. updated by Violetriga, 13:47, 24 October 2007
The Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launches from Kennedy Space Center on the STS-120 assembly mission to the International Space Station, carrying the Harmony module. updated by Violetriga, 13:47, 24 October 2007
The Space Shuttle Discovery successfully launches from Kennedy Space Center on the STS-120 assembly mission to the International Space Station, carrying the Harmony module. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:32, 29 October 2007
China take the first step in their lunar exploration program with the launch of the lunar orbiter Chang'e 1 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. updated by Violetriga, 16:19, 24 October 2007
China's lunar exploration program commences with the launch of the lunar orbiter Chang'e 1 from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. updated by David Levy, 18:20, 24 October 2007
Wildfires (pictured) in Southern California result in the evacuation of over 900,000 people. updated by Scientizzle, 22:27, 24 October 2007

October 25

A referendum, which would have changed the status of the New Zealand non-self-governing territory of Tokelau to that of state, fails by 16 votes. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 21:12, 25 October 2007
A referendum, which would have changed the status of the New Zealand non-self-governing territory of Tokelau to that of associated state, fails by 16 votes. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:27, 25 October 2007
A referendum that would have changed the status of the New Zealand non-self-governing territory of Tokelau to that of associated state fails by 16 votes. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 22:29, 25 October 2007

October 26

A referendum that would have changed the status of the New Zealand non-self-governing territory of Tokelau to that of associated state fails by less than 2%. updated by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 21:30, 26 October 2007
A referendum that would have changed the status of the New Zealand non-self-governing territory of Tokelau to that of associated state fails by less than 3%. updated by Tariqabjotu, 21:46, 26 October 2007

October 27

Joaquim Chissano wins the inaugural Prize for Achievement in African Leadership for "his role in leading Mozambique from conflict to peace and democracy". updated by Aecis, 01:15, 27 October 2007
Joaquim Chissano wins the inaugural Prize for Achievement in African Leadership for "his role in leading Mozambique from conflict to peace and democracy". removed by Thue, 21:34, 28 October 2007
Hu Jintao is confirmed for another term as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China at the party's 17th National Congress. added by Aecis, 01:15, 27 October 2007
Hu Jintao is confirmed for another term as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China at the party's 17th National Congress. removed by PFHLai, 09:11, 28 October 2007
Wildfires (pictured) in Southern California result in the evacuation of over 900,000 people. added by Nightstallion, 16:28, 27 October 2007
A referendum that would have changed the status of the New Zealand non-self-governing territory of Tokelau to that of associated state fails by a margin of less than 3%. updated by Newyorkbrad, 17:17, 27 October 2007
A referendum that would have changed the status of the New Zealand non-self-governing territory of Tokelau to that of associated state fails by a margin of less than 3%. removed by Thue, 06:57, 30 October 2007

October 28

On October 23–24 Comet 17/P Holmes unexpectedly brightened by about 500,000 times, becoming a naked eye object in the night sky. Only 175 stars are brighter. added by Thue, 21:34, 28 October 2007
Comet 17/P Holmes unexpectedly brightens by about 500,000 times, becoming a naked eye object in the night sky. Only 175 stars are brighter. added by J Milburn, 22:02, 28 October 2007
Comet 17/P Holmes (pictured) unexpectedly brightens by about 500,000 times, becoming a naked eye object in the night sky. Only 175 stars are brighter. updated by Nishkid64, 22:40, 28 October 2007
Wildfires in Southern California result in the evacuation of over 900,000 people. updated by Nishkid64, 22:40, 28 October 2007
Wildfires in Southern California result in the evacuation of over 900,000 people. removed by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:32, 29 October 2007
Comet 17/P Holmes (pictured) unexpectedly brightens by about 500,000 times, becoming a naked eye object in the night sky. Only 175 stars are brighter. updated by Jacoplane, 23:00, 28 October 2007
Comet 17/P Holmes (pictured) unexpectedly brightens by about 500,000 times, becoming a naked eye object in the night sky. Only 175 stars are brighter. updated by Jacoplane, 23:04, 28 October 2007

October 29

Researchers from Bangor University determine that a quahog clam was aged between 405 and 410 years, making it the longest-lived animal on record. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:30, 29 October 2007
Scandinavian Airlines permanently discontinue services based on the use of its Dash 8 Q400 Turboprop after a series of crash landings, the latest in Copenhagen. added by Renamed user ixgysjijel, 03:30, 29 October 2007
In baseball, the Boston Red Sox sweep the Colorado Rockies to win the 2007 World Series. added by Jeffrey O. Gustafson, 04:09, 29 October 2007
In baseball, the Boston Red Sox sweep the Colorado Rockies to win the 2007 World Series. updated by Daniel, 04:19, 29 October 2007
The Chinese lunar orbiter Chang'e 1 launches from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. added by Josiah Rowe, 04:23, 29 October 2007
The Chinese lunar orbiter Chang'e 1 launches from Xichang Satellite Launch Center. removed by Josiah Rowe, 04:24, 29 October 2007
Researchers from Bangor University determine that a quahog clam was aged between 405 and 410 years, making it the longest-lived animal on record. updated by Fish and karate, 10:03, 29 October 2007
Researchers from Bangor University determine that a ocean quahog clam was aged between 405 and 410 years, making it the longest-lived animal on record. updated by Fish and karate, 10:05, 29 October 2007
Researchers from Bangor University determine that an ocean quahog clam was aged between 405 and 410 years, making it the longest-lived animal on record. updated by Adambiswanger1, 17:29, 29 October 2007
In baseball, the Boston Red Sox win the 2007 World Series by beating the Colorado Rockies in all four games. updated by Violetriga, 18:15, 29 October 2007
In baseball, the Boston Red Sox win the 2007 World Series by beating the Colorado Rockies in four consecutive games. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:18, 29 October 2007
Scandinavian Airlines permanently discontinues use of its Dash 8 Q400 Turboprop after a series of crash landings, the latest in Copenhagen. updated by Art LaPella, 20:28, 29 October 2007
Scandinavian Airlines permanently discontinues use of its Dash 8 Q400 Turboprop after a series of crash landings, the latest in Copenhagen. removed by Thue, 21:12, 31 October 2007

October 30

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is elected President of Argentina, succeeding her husband Néstor Kirchner. added by Thue, 06:57, 30 October 2007
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (pictured) is elected President of Argentina, succeeding her husband Néstor Kirchner. updated by Jacoplane, 13:34, 30 October 2007
Comet 17/P Holmes unexpectedly brightens by about 500,000 times, becoming a naked eye object in the night sky. Only 175 stars are brighter. updated by Jacoplane, 13:34, 30 October 2007
Comet 17/P Holmes unexpectedly brightens by about 500,000 times, becoming a naked eye object in the night sky. Only 175 stars are brighter. removed by Aecis, 17:01, 30 October 2007
The Federation of International Football Associations announces that Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup. added by Aecis, 17:01, 30 October 2007
Comet 17/P Holmes unexpectedly brightens by about 500,000 times, becoming a naked eye object in the night sky. Only 175 stars are brighter. updated by Aecis, 17:18, 30 October 2007
Comet 17/P Holmes unexpectedly brightens by about 500,000 times, becoming a naked eye object in the night sky. Only 175 stars are brighter. removed by Thue, 16:51, 31 October 2007
The International Federation of Association Football announces that Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup. added by Art LaPella, 18:08, 30 October 2007
The International Federation of Association Football announces that Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup. updated by Jacoplane, 23:00, 30 October 2007

October 31

The International Federation of Association Football announces that Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and Germany will host the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. updated by IanManka, 01:58, 31 October 2007
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association announces that Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and Germany will host the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup. added by Luk, 14:13, 31 October 2007
The Audiencia Nacional in Madrid sentences 21 people for their roles in the 2004 train bombings. added by Thue, 16:51, 31 October 2007
The Audiencia Nacional in Madrid sentences 21 people for their roles in the 2004 train bombings. updated by Rmhermen, 17:26, 31 October 2007
The Audiencia Nacional of Spain convicts and sentences 21 people for their roles in the 2004 Madrid train bombings. updated by Tariqabjotu, 18:37, 31 October 2007
Tropical Storm Noel causes at least 67 deaths along its path, most in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. added by Thue, 21:12, 31 October 2007
Tropical Storm Noel causes at least 67 deaths along its path, mostly in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. updated by Art LaPella, 21:28, 31 October 2007