3 October in internet history

Things that can be dated to 3 October: the day something was posted, a record that changed hands, an event research has pinned to a date. Every entry links to where it was read.

1. 2014

   We Are Number One The episode is released. Wikipedia — We Are Number One

These did not happen on 3 October. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.

1. 30 September 2014

   Orkut It closes. Brazil accounts for 55.5 per cent of its traffic and India for 18.4. Wikipedia — Orkut

2. 1 October 2003

   4chan The site is launched. Its first board is /b/. Wikipedia — 4chan

3. 1 October 2009

   Charlie Bit My Finger Charlie Bit My Finger overtook Evolution of Dance as the most-viewed video on YouTube — the last non-music video ever to hold the title. Wikipedia — List of most-viewed YouTube videos

4. 1 October 2009

   Simon's Cat The first book is published. Wikipedia — Simon’s Cat

5. 1 October 2025

   The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet The band releases a music video for the song. Wikipedia — The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet

6. 2 October 2006

   CPDRC Dancing Inmates An earlier routine by 967 inmates is uploaded. It is watched 400 times in eight months. Wikipedia — CPDRC Dancing Inmates

7. 2 October 2014

   Animator vs. Animation A fourth part, paid for by crowdfunding, is released on YouTube. Wikipedia — Animator vs. Animation

8. 4 October 2023

   Chill guy Banks posts the drawing. Wikipedia — Chill guy