October 05 marks notable birthdays and deaths of influential figures throughout history, celebrating legacies in the arts, science, and sports. Became the first president of the Czech Republic after the fall of communism. Starred in Titanic and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and won an Oscar for The Reader.

Walt Disney's World On Ice, Patti LaBelle, James Taylor, and a number of other performers were in attendance for the festivities. The Celtics would play their first game in the new building -- now known as TD Garden -- a little over a month later on November 3rd.