What happened on Monday October 02, 2017?

About October 2nd, 2017, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 2017 Las Vegas shooting occurred on October 1, resulting in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. At least 59 people were killed and 527 were injured during a concert at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The shooter, Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old Nevada resident, fired from his hotel room before taking his own life. Law enforcement discovered 42 firearms between his hotel room and home, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the attack.
  • Day of the week: October 2nd, 2017 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B
  • Popular movie: Hacksaw Ridge directed by Mel Gibson

More about October 2nd, 2017? See below for more news and curiosities on October 2nd, 2017.

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October 02, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 2017:

  • 2017 Las Vegas Mass Shooting The 2017 Las Vegas shooting occurred on October 1, resulting in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. At least 59 people were killed and 527 were injured during a concert at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The shooter, Stephen Paddock, a 64-year-old Nevada resident, fired from his hotel room before taking his own life. Law enforcement discovered 42 firearms between his hotel room and home, highlighting the unprecedented scale of the attack.
  • Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine The Nobel Prize Committee awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to American researchers Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael W. Young for their groundbreaking research on molecular mechanisms controlling circadian rhythms, providing critical insights into how biological clocks function in living organisms.
  • Death of Tom Petty Legendary American rock musician Tom Petty passed away at the age of 66 after suffering a heart attack in Malibu, California, marking the loss of an influential figure in rock and roll music.
  • Ecuador Vice President Imprisoned The Supreme Court of Ecuador ordered Vice President Jorge Glas to be imprisoned for allegedly accepting bribes from the Odebrecht construction firm, signaling a significant moment in the country's ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
  • Damascus Police Station Attack Two suicide bombers attacked a police station in Damascus' Al-Midan neighborhood, killing at least fifteen people, further highlighting the ongoing violence in the Syrian Civil War.
  • Alexei Navalny Sentenced Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was sentenced to 20 days in prison for organizing unauthorized meetings, marking his third imprisonment that year and highlighting ongoing political tensions in Russia.
  • Thai Prime Minister Meets Trump Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chano-cha met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the Oval Office, discussing potential reduction of trade deficits between Thailand and the United States.

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October 02, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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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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 famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 2017:

  • Tom Petty
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    Tom Petty was an iconic American rock musician, lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, known for his influential rock hits and...

  • Paul Otellini

    Influential technology executive who served as CEO of Intel Corporation, driving significant technological innovations during his tenure.

  • Evangelina Elizondo

    Prominent Mexican actress who had a significant career in film and television, known for her versatile roles and contributions to Latin...

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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.

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

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 music chart for the week October 2nd and October 8th.

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

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


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The moon phase on October 02, 2017 was Waxing gibbous.

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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How old is someone born on October 02, 2017?


Someone born on October 02, 2017 is:

7 years 7 months old,

or 91 months and 12 days old,

or 397 weeks and 2 days old,

or 2781 days old,

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

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

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