What happened on Monday October 05, 2015?

Here's what happened on October 05, 2015:

• Russian Warplane Violates Turkish Airspace A Russian military aircraft violated Turkish airspace near the Syrian border, escalating tensions in the region. The Turkish Air Force intercepted the plane with two F-16 fighter jets, and Turkey's Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's ambassador to protest the airspace violation, warning of potential consequences.
• Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded for Parasitic Disease Research William C. Campbell, Satoshi Omura, and Tu Youyou were awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their groundbreaking research on parasitic diseases, highlighting significant advancements in medical science and global health.
• World Bank Updates Global Poverty Line The World Bank reported a significant reduction in global extreme poverty, with the percentage dropping from 12.8% in 2012 to 9.6% in 2013. The bank also updated its global poverty line to $1.90 per day, reflecting inflation and changes in purchasing power since the last adjustment in 2008.
• Car Bombings in Iraq A series of devastating car bombings across Iraq killed at least 57 people, including a rare attack in the southern Basra Province that left 10 people dead. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is believed to be responsible for these terrorist attacks, highlighting the ongoing instability in the region.
• El Faro Sinks During Hurricane Joaquin The cargo ship El Faro was confirmed sunk during Hurricane Joaquin after a debris field was discovered. The vessel, which went missing on Thursday night, had 33 crew members on board, marking a tragic maritime disaster.
• Intense Fighting in Yemen's Civil War Fierce battles continued in the Yemeni Civil War, with Houthi militants fighting Hadi loyalists along Yemen's Red Sea coast. The strategic Bab-el-Mandeb Strait was a key battleground, with Houthi officials claiming to have killed six pro-Hadi soldiers and destroyed six tanks. The United Arab Emirates also reported a soldier's death in Ma'rib fighting.
• Typhoon Mujigae Devastates Southern China Typhoon Mujigae struck southern China during the National Day holiday, killing at least nine people and causing widespread destruction. The storm generated strong tornadoes, leaving many fishermen homeless. Approximately 200,000 people were evacuated before the storm, with Guangxi Zhuang region taking preventive measures to protect offshore workers.
• October 2015 Nor'easter in South Carolina A severe nor'easter struck South Carolina, causing significant disruption and loss of life. Nine people were killed in weather-related accidents, and millions were left homebound. Ongoing search and rescue operations were conducted in Columbia, with parts of the state experiencing heavy rain and flooding.
• American Apparel Files for Bankruptcy American Apparel, a prominent clothing retailer and manufacturer, filed for bankruptcy. Despite the financial restructuring, the company assured that its 200+ retail outlets would continue to operate without interruption.

Events in 2015

October 05, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 05, 2015

October 05, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 05, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.65
• Apple AAPL: opens at $109.88
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $45.74
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.37
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $145.82

Exchange Rates on October 05, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8933 EUR
• 1 USD = 120.451 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6602 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4123 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3087 CAD

October 05, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Paderborn : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Tours - Dijon : 1 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Asteras Tripolis - Platanias : 1 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Trapani - Perugia : 0 - 0

October 05, 2015 was a Monday and it was the 278th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 2015 can also be written as 10/5/2015 in the US and as 5/10/2015 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 2015 in October 2015 calendar

Famous people died on October 05, 2015:

• Henning Mankell

  Renowned Swedish author and playwright famous for his crime novels, particularly the internationally acclaimed 'Wallander' detective series.

• Chantal Akerman

  Belgian-french actress, director, and producer (b. 1950).

• Joker Arroyo

  Filipino lawyer and politician (b. 1927).

• Óscar Herrera

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on October 5th

October 05, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. The Weeknd - The Hills
2. Justin Bieber - What Do You Mean?
3. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
4. Drake - Hotline Bling
5. Silento - Watch Me

October 05, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 2015 was The Hills by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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October 05, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 2015 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 05, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:01 am and setting at 03:14 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 05, 2015

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Someone born on October 05, 2015 is:

9 years 7 months old,

or 115 months and 8 days old,

or 501 weeks and 1 day old,

or 3508 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 2015?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 05, 2015.

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