Monday October 02, 2017: on this day

October 02, 2017 was the 275th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 02, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 02, 2017, who was born and died on October 02, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B), movies (e.g. Blade Runner 2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve), TV series (e.g. Dismissed) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 2017?


October 02, 2017 was a Monday and it was the 275th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 2017 can also be written as 10/2/2017 in the US and as 2/10/2017 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 2017 in October 2017 calendar

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October 02, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 2017:

  • Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • At least 59 people are killed and 527 more are injured. (the new york times).
  • Authorities have identified the shooter as stephen paddock, a 64-year-old nevadan. he killed himself in his mandalay bay casino hotel room before police arrived. police found 23 guns in paddock’s hotel room and 19 at paddock’s mesquite, nevada home. (cnbc),
  • This attack is the most deadly mass shooting in american history.
  • Stephen paddock's neighbors from reno, nevada describe him as having a gambling problem.
  • Cbs fires hayley gold, vice president and senior counsel of strategic transactions at cbs for a post on social media in which she stated that she had no sympathy for the victims of the shooting because "country music lovers often are republican gun-toters". (fox news),
  • Isil claims responsibility for the attack, but has not provided any evidence. u.s. law enforcement claims they have not found any evidence linking the perpetrator to international terrorist groups.
  • Syrian civil war: two suicide bombers attack damascus' al-midan neighbourhood police station, killing at least fifteen people
  • At least 15 people were killed when two suicide bombers attacked a damascus police station located in al-midan.
  • American singer tom petty, 66, dies after suffering a heart attack in malibu, california.
  • Nobel prize in physiology or medicine: american jeffrey c. hall, michael rosbash and michael w. young are awarded the nobel prize by the nobel prize committee for their research on molecular mechanisms controlling circadian systems. (the guardian),
  • The nobel prize committee awards the nobel prize to jeffrey c. hall, michael rosbash and michael w. young for their contributions to molecular mechanisms controlling circadian systems. (the guardian),
  • Relations between egypt and north korea: thirty thousand north korean rocket-propelled grenades were seized by american forces off the coast egypt after they were purchased by egyptian businessmen for $23 million (eps406 millions/w20 billion).
  • After being bought by egyptian business leaders for $23 million (eps406 millions/w20 billion), thirty-thousand north korean rocket-propelled grenades were seized by american forces off the coast egypt.
  • Relations between thailand and the united states: prayut chano-cha, thai prime minister, meets with donald trump at the oval office. trump stated that he would like to reduce the u.s. trade deficit in thailand.
  • Prayut chano-cha, thai prime minister, meets donald trump at the oval office. trump stated that he would like to reduce the u.s. trade deficit between thailand and the united states.
  • Russian presidential election 2018, 2018: russian opposition leader alexei navalny, a hopeful presidential candidate, is sentenced to 20 days in moscow for organizing unauthorized meetings. this is navalny’s third sentence in prison this year. (reuters),
  • Russian opposition leader alexei navalny, a hopeful presidential candidate, is sentenced to 20 days in moscow for organizing unauthorized meetings. this is navalny’s third sentence in prison this year. (reuters),
  • Politics in ecuador: the supreme court of ecuador orders vice president jorge glas to be imprisoned for allegedly accepting bribes from odebrecht construction firm. glas was previously exempted from the country but prohibited from leaving it.
  • The ecuadorian supreme court has ordered vice president jorge glas to be imprisoned for allegedly accepting bribes from odebrecht construction firm. glas was previously exempted from the country but not allowed to leave it prior to this order.
  • Assassination kim jong-nam: two malaysian women were charged with assassinating kim jong-nam. they thought it was a tv joke. kim jong nam was the eldest son and half-brother to current north korean leader kim jong un.
  • Two malaysian women were charged with the murder of kim jong-nam. they pleaded not guilty because they believed it was a tv joke. kim jong nam was the eldest son and half-brother to current north korean leader kim jong un.
  • Politics of canada: former astronaut julie payette is appointed by justin trudeau as prime minister of canada. she then becomes the 29th governor general for canada in an installment ceremony.
  • In an installment ceremony, julie payette becomes the 29th governor-general of canada after she was appointed by justin trudeau, canada's prime minister.

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October 02, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 02, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.30
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $154.26
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $74.71
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.22
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.35

Exchange Rates on October 02, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8516 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.669 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7531 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2765 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2514 CAD
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October 02, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 2017 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 2017 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 02, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:11 pm and setting at 04:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 06, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Oct 05, 2017.

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Who was born on October 02, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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October 02, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 6 months old,

or 78 months and 21 days old,

or 342 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2395 days old,

if you were born on October 02, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 2017?

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 02, 2017.

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October 02, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 2017:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Evangelina Elizondo

    Mexican actress who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

  • Paul Otellini

    Former CEO of Intel Corporation, leading the company through technological advancements.

  • Pavel Bezchasny
  • Franco Mori
  • Ernst Veenemans
  • Klaus Huber
  • Daniela Marzano

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Samuel Adams

    One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he was a political philosopher and a leader in the American Revolution.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

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October 02, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 2017:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 2017:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 2nd and October 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 02, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Look What You Made Me Do
  4. - 1-800-273-8255
  5. - Despacito

October 02, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - 1-800-273-8255
  4. - Unforgettable
  5. - Rake It Up

October 02, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 02, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

October 02, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 02, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 2nd and October 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Mi Gente
  3. - Escapate Conmigo
  4. - Felices Los 4
  5. - Bailame

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October 02, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blade Runner 2049

Blade Runner 2049

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, Dave Bautista

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

October 02, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 02, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dismissed

Dismissed

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

Ghosted

Ghosted

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Matt Baker

Bizim Hikaye

Bizim Hikaye

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Yasin Uslu

Good Game

Good Game

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mary Ratliff

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2017

Directed by: William H. Macy

October 02, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 02, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sugar Pine Trail by RaeAnne Thayne

Sugar Pine Trail

By:

"I have been following RaeAnne Thayne since a while now and have seen her readership grow with each book. She is a rising star within the romance world.

A Column of Fire by Ken Follett

A Column of Fire

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Absorbing. . . It is impossible to resist." --The Washington Post. Can one young spy save his queen as Europe explodes? International bestseller Ken Follett dives deep into the dangerous world of powerful monarchs and …

Second Chance Girl by Susan Mallery

Second Chance Girl

By:

The second installment of the Happily Inc. series is from Susan Mallery, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling writer. Mathias Mitchell is a gentle man with a big smile, but he has a lot of hurt.

Killing England by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Killing England

By:

The Revolutionary War, as it never was before.

The Cuban Affair by Nelson DeMille

The Cuban Affair

By:

INCREDIBLE #1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER FROM THE HEROIC #1 New York Times bestselling author, Night Fall and Plum Island, Nelson DeMille's new novel features a new character--U.S.

October 02, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 02, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on October 02, 2017?

On October 02, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 2017?

On October 02, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 2017?

On October 02, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for October 2017?

October 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 2017 calendar looked like.

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