What happened on Friday November 05, 2021?

Here's what happened on November 05, 2021:

• UK Approves First COVID-19 Antiviral Pill The United Kingdom became the first country to approve Merck's molnupiravir, an antiviral medication designed to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in adult patients, marking a significant advancement in pandemic medical treatment.
• Global Commitment to Phasing Out Coal Multiple countries pledged to phase out coal-fueled power plants as part of a coordinated international effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, signaling a significant shift towards sustainable energy practices.
• Astroworld Festival Tragedy A catastrophic crowd crush occurred during the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, resulting in 10 fatalities and 25 people being hospitalized. The incident highlighted serious crowd management and safety concerns at large music events.
• Biden Administration's Vaccine Mandate Deadline Large U.S. companies were given until January 4, 2022, to implement President Biden's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for employees, representing a significant federal intervention in pandemic response.
• Durham Investigation into Steele Dossier Special Counsel John Durham accused Russian analyst Igor Danchenko of lying to the FBI regarding sources in the controversial Trump-Russia dossier. Danchenko indicated through legal representation that he would plead not guilty.
• Nigeria High-Rise Building Collapse A tragic 21-story apartment building collapse in Nigeria resulted in 36 confirmed deaths, with 15 bodies recovered between Wednesday afternoon and late Thursday, highlighting critical infrastructure and safety challenges.
• U.S. Labor Market Recovery Weekly jobless claims in the United States dropped to a pandemic-era low, indicating a robust and improving labor market recovery following the economic disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Deadly Gunmen Attack in Niger Gunmen ambushed the mayor of Banibangou and his delegation in southwestern Niger, killing 69 people and injuring others in a volatile region known for active militant group presence.
• Juror Dismissed in Rittenhouse Trial A juror in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial was dismissed after making an inappropriate joke about Jacob Blake, underscoring the sensitivity and high-profile nature of the legal proceedings.
• Transgender Athletes Rights Challenge Activists challenged a Tennessee law prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in school sports based on their gender identity, representing an ongoing legal and social debate about inclusivity and rights.
• DOJ Challenges Texas Voting Restrictions The U.S. Department of Justice challenged Texas voting restrictions, arguing that the laws violate federal regulations and discriminate against certain voter groups, highlighting ongoing tensions in electoral policy.

Events in 2021

November 05, 2021: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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November 05, 2021 was a Friday and it was the 309th day of the year 2021 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 05, 2021 can also be written as 11/5/2021 in the US and as 5/11/2021 in UK and Europe.

November 05, 2021 in November 2021 calendar

Famous people died on November 05, 2021:

• Marília Mendonça

  Brazilian singer (b. 1995).

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 5th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 05, 2021: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 05, 2021 is Ox and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 05, 2021 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 05, 2021 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 November 05, 2021 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:19 am and setting at 07:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 20, 2021 while the next full moon would come on Nov 19, 2021.

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Your place in the Universe on November 05, 2021

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Someone born on November 05, 2021 is:

3 years 6 months old,

or 42 months and 8 days old,

or 183 weeks and 4 days old,

or 1285 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 05, 2021?

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 05, 2021?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on November 05, 2021.

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