23 October in internet history

Things that can be dated to 23 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. 2021

   The complete finale is released. Charlie the Unicorn Wikipedia — Charlie the Unicorn

These did not happen on 23 October. They are shown because the day itself is thin, and each one carries its own date.

1. 22 October 2011

   Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo dance to it after Ronaldo scores against Málaga. Ai Se Eu Te Pego Wikipedia — Ai Se Eu Te Pego

2. 24 October 2005

   The game is launched. Club Penguin Wikipedia — Club Penguin

3. 24 October 2007

   A state investigation finds the officers’ actions justified. Don't Tase Me, Bro! Wikipedia — University of Florida Taser incident

4. 25 October 2006

   Blizzard issues a Leeroy Jenkins card in the World of Warcraft trading card game. An in-game achievement named after him follows in 2008. Leeroy Jenkins Wikipedia — Leeroy Jenkins

5. 26 October 2009

   GeoCities closes in the United States. At least 38 million pages go with it. GeoCities Wikipedia — GeoCities