What happened on Friday, October 2, 2015?

Here's what happened on October 02, 2015:

• U.S. airstrike hits Doctors Without Borders hospital On October 2, 2015, a U.S. airstrike mistakenly targeted a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, resulting in significant casualties. The attack drew widespread condemnation and raised questions about the rules of engagement in conflict zones. The organization called for an independent investigation into the incident. source: nytimes.com
• Google restructures into Alphabet Inc. On October 2, 2015, Google announced its restructuring into a new parent company called Alphabet Inc. This move was aimed at better organizing its various businesses and ventures under a more diversified corporate structure. The change allowed Google to focus on its core internet services while Alphabet could manage other investments. source: reuters.com
• Russian military intervention in Syrian civil war On October 2, 2015, Russia officially began its military intervention in the Syrian civil war, launching airstrikes against various targets. This intervention marked a significant escalation in the conflict and aimed to support the Assad regime against opposition forces. The move was met with international concern and criticism. source: bbc.com
• FIFA Corruption Scandal Escalates Major FIFA corporate sponsors including Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Visa, and Anheuser-Busch InBev demanded the immediate resignation of FIFA President Sepp Blatter following a Swiss criminal investigation. Blatter refused to step down.
• New Russian Weapon Discovered in Ukraine OSCE observers monitoring the Ukraine ceasefire reported discovering a TOS-1 Buratino, a Russian-made thermobaric multiple rocket-launcher system in rebel-held territory. This weapon is capable of destroying entire city blocks and causing indiscriminate destruction, highlighting the escalating military tensions in the region.
• Hurricane Joaquin Devastates Bahamas Hurricane Joaquin, a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph, caused significant damage in the Bahamas. The hurricane destroyed homes, disrupted communications and electricity, uprooted trees, and caused heavy flooding. No immediate injuries or deaths were reported.
• Turkey-PKK Conflict Escalation Turkish military conducted an operation in Silvan, a Kurdish-majority town, resulting in the reported deaths of at least 17 PKK militants, further intensifying the ongoing conflict between Turkey and the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK).
• El Cambray Dos Landslide in Guatemala A devastating landslide occurred in Santa Catarina Pinula, on the edge of Guatemala City, triggered by heavy rainfall. Tons of dirt and trees collapsed, killing at least 56 people and leaving approximately 600 others missing.
• T-Mobile Data Breach Hackers successfully stole personal information of approximately 15 million T-Mobile US applicants and customers through a breach at Experian's credit agency.
• El Faro Cargo Ship Lost During Hurricane Joaquin The U.S. Coast Guard initiated a search for the El Faro, a 735-foot cargo ship with 33 people aboard, which was lost near Crooked Island, Bahamas, during Hurricane Joaquin. The crew consisted of 5 Polish and 28 American personnel.
• Nepal's Constitutional Transition Prime Minister Sushil Koirala resigned after Nepal successfully passed a new constitution, marking a significant political milestone for the country.
• Air France KLM Job Cuts Following unsuccessful negotiations with pilot unions, Air France KLM announced plans to eliminate 2,900 jobs, reflecting ongoing challenges in the airline industry.
• Terrorist Attack in Sydney A 15-year-old boy shot and killed a civilian NSW Police officer outside Parramatta, Sydney, in an incident classified as a terrorist attack.
• Aviastar Flight 7503 Disappearance An Aviastar Airlines aircraft carrying 10 passengers between Masamba and Makassar in Indonesia went missing, prompting search and rescue efforts.

Events in 2015

October 02, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 2015

October 02, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 02, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $73.39
• Apple AAPL: opens at $108.01
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.27
• General Electric GE: opens at $24.87
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $141.05

Exchange Rates on October 02, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8918 EUR
• 1 USD = 119.898 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6584 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4159 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.315 CAD

October 02, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Oostende - Lokeren : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Darmstadt - Mainz : 2 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bielefeld - Munich 1860 : 1 - 1
• Frankfurt FSV - Heidenheim : 0 - 4
• Kaiserslautern - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Celta - Getafe : 0 - 0

October 02, 2015 was a Friday and it was the 275th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 2015 can also be written as 10/2/2015 in the US and as 2/10/2015 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 2015 in October 2015 calendar

Famous people died on October 02, 2015:

• Brian Friel

  Acclaimed Irish playwright and director known for his significant contributions to contemporary Irish theatre and literature.

• Coleridge Goode

  Jamaican-English jazz bassist and composer who made significant contributions to the British jazz scene in the mid-20th century.

• Eric Arturo Delvalle

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on October 2nd

October 02, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. The Weeknd - The Hills
2. Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?
3. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
4. Silento - Watch Me
5. Selena Gomez Featuring A$AP Rocky - Good For You

October 02, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. The Weeknd - The Hills
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz - 679
5. Drake - Hotline Bling

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

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October 02, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 2015 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 12:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 28, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Oct 27, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 2015

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Someone born on October 02, 2015 is:

10 years 9 months old,

or 129 months and 25 days old,

or 564 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3951 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 2015?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 02, 2015.

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