13 October in internet history

Things that can be dated to 13 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. 2016

   We Are Number One Stefánsson announces that he has cancer. Wikipedia — We Are Number One

These did not happen on 13 October. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.

1. 15 October 2017

   Hashtag activism Alyssa Milano makes #MeToo widely known. Wikipedia — Hashtag activism

2. 15 October 2025

   6-7 meme South Park builds an episode around it. Wikipedia — 6-7 meme

3. 15 October 2025

   Pudding mit Gabel Stephen Colbert covers the trend on The Late Show. Wikipedia — Pudding mit Gabel

4. 16 October 2012

   Binders full of women Romney says it. A parody Twitter account has 30,000 followers before the debate ends. Wikipedia — Binders full of women