What happened on Friday October 05, 2018?

Here's what happened on October 05, 2018:

• Sulawesi Tsunami and Earthquake Disaster A devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia resulted in 1,571 confirmed deaths, causing massive destruction in Sulawesi and highlighting the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.
• Jason Van Dyke Murder Conviction Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder in a historic jury verdict, marking a significant moment in police accountability and racial justice.
• Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Confirmation The cloture vote for Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination passed 51-49, setting the stage for his controversial confirmation to the United States Supreme Court.
• Nobel Peace Prize Awarded for Anti-Sexual Violence Efforts Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their extraordinary work in combating sexual violence as a weapon of war, highlighting global human rights struggles.
• South Korean Presidential Corruption Conviction Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined US$20 million for bribery and embezzlement, marking a significant moment in the country's fight against political corruption.
• India Purchases Russian S-400 Missile Systems India acquired advanced S-400 missile defense systems from Russia, potentially risking U.S. sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), signaling complex geopolitical tensions.
• US Unemployment Reaches Historic Low U.S. unemployment dropped to 3.7%, the lowest level since 1969, indicating strong economic performance and robust job market conditions.
• Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Arthur Ashkin for optical tweezers, and Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for groundbreaking work in laser beam technology.
• Banksy's 'Girl With Balloon' Shredded In a dramatic art world moment, Banksy's artwork 'Girl With Balloon' was automatically shredded moments after being sold for £1 million, instantly transforming into a new piece titled 'Love is in the Bin'.
• Swedish Academy Names New Members The Swedish Academy appointed two new members: Eric Runesson, a Supreme Court judge, and Jila Mossaed, a renowned Swedish writer and poet, helping to restore the institution's credibility after recent controversies.
• Fatal Bus Collision in Russia A head-on bus collision in Tver, Russia, resulted in at least 13 passenger fatalities and multiple injuries, drawing attention to road safety concerns.

Events in 2018

October 05, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 05, 2018

October 05, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 05, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.31
• Apple AAPL: opens at $227.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $112.63
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.88
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $150.90

Exchange Rates on October 05, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8677 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.709 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7621 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4173 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2934 CAD

October 05, 2018 was a Friday and it was the 278th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 2018 can also be written as 10/5/2018 in the US and as 5/10/2018 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 2018 in October 2018 calendar

Famous people died on October 05, 2018:

• Hryhorij Chyžnjak

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th 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 05, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 05, 2018 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 2018 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, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:34 am and setting at 05:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Oct 24, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on October 05, 2018

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Someone born on October 05, 2018 is:

6 years 6 months old,

or 78 months and 18 days old,

or 341 weeks and 5 days old,

or 2392 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 2018?

There are 165 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, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 05, 2018.

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