4 October in internet history

Things that can be dated to 4 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. 2023

   Chill guy Banks posts the drawing. Wikipedia — Chill guy

These did not happen on 4 October. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.

1. 1 October 2003

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

2. 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

3. 1 October 2009

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 2 October 2014

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

7. 3 October 2014

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

8. 7 October 2003

   Crazy Frog Erik Wernquist posts a 3D animated character set to the sound, which he calls The Annoying Thing. He credits the sound to “Anonymous”, and to Malmedahl once he learns who made it. Wikipedia — Crazy Frog

9. 7 October 2009

   Chuck Norris facts An official book of the facts is published, co-written and endorsed by Norris. Wikipedia — Chuck Norris facts