What happened on Monday October 05, 2020?

About October 5th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: Intense military confrontation continued between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with both sides engaging in artillery attacks. Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence reported Armenian Armed Forces bombarding Azerbaijani cities including Beylagan, Barda, Tartar, and Ganja. Simultaneously, Azeri artillery continued shelling Stepanakert for the fourth consecutive day, resulting in 5 civilian casualties.
  • Day of the week: October 5th, 2020 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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October 05, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 2020:

  • Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict Escalation Intense military confrontation continued between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with both sides engaging in artillery attacks. Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence reported Armenian Armed Forces bombarding Azerbaijani cities including Beylagan, Barda, Tartar, and Ganja. Simultaneously, Azeri artillery continued shelling Stepanakert for the fourth consecutive day, resulting in 5 civilian casualties.
  • Azerbaijan-Armenia Conflict Escalation Intense military confrontation continued between Azerbaijan and Armenia, with both sides engaging in artillery attacks. Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence reported Armenian Armed Forces bombarding Azerbaijani cities including Beylagan, Barda, Tartar, and Ganja. Simultaneously, Azeri artillery continued shelling Stepanakert for the fourth consecutive day, resulting in 5 civilian casualties.
  • White House COVID-19 Outbreak A significant COVID-19 outbreak occurred in the White House, with Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany and two deputies testing positive. US President Donald Trump returned to the White House after receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo responded by ordering school closures in several COVID-19 'hot spots' across Brooklyn and Queens.
  • White House COVID-19 Outbreak A significant COVID-19 outbreak occurred in the White House, with Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany and two deputies testing positive. US President Donald Trump returned to the White House after receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo responded by ordering school closures in several COVID-19 'hot spots' across Brooklyn and Queens.
  • Kyrgyzstan Parliamentary Election Protests Violent protests erupted in Kyrgyzstan following the disputed parliamentary election results. Kyrgyz police attempted to suppress demonstrations using tear gas and water cannons. Anti-government protesters successfully seized control of key government buildings in Bishkek, including the presidential White House and Supreme Council. A significant political development occurred when demonstrators freed former President Almazbek Atambayev from prison.
  • Kyrgyzstan Parliamentary Election Protests Violent protests erupted in Kyrgyzstan following the disputed parliamentary election results. Kyrgyz police attempted to suppress demonstrations using tear gas and water cannons. Anti-government protesters successfully seized control of key government buildings in Bishkek, including the presidential White House and Supreme Council. A significant political development occurred when demonstrators freed former President Almazbek Atambayev from prison.
  • Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded The 2020 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton, and Charles M. Rice for their groundbreaking discovery of the Hepatitis C virus, a significant advancement in medical understanding and potential treatment.
  • Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded The 2020 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton, and Charles M. Rice for their groundbreaking discovery of the Hepatitis C virus, a significant advancement in medical understanding and potential treatment.
  • Israel Bans Animal Fur Trade Israel made a groundbreaking decision by becoming the first country to comprehensively ban the animal fur trade. The legislation imposes strict penalties, with potential fines up to €18,500 or imprisonment for up to one year for those selling or purchasing fur. An exemption was granted to ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities.
  • Israel Bans Animal Fur Trade Israel made a groundbreaking decision by becoming the first country to comprehensively ban the animal fur trade. The legislation imposes strict penalties, with potential fines up to €18,500 or imprisonment for up to one year for those selling or purchasing fur. An exemption was granted to ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities.
  • Afghanistan Suicide Bombing A targeted suicide bombing in Afghanistan attacked the convoy of Rahmatullah Yarmal, the governor of Laghman Province. The attack resulted in eight fatalities and 38 injuries, though Yarmal himself survived the assassination attempt.
  • Afghanistan Suicide Bombing A targeted suicide bombing in Afghanistan attacked the convoy of Rahmatullah Yarmal, the governor of Laghman Province. The attack resulted in eight fatalities and 38 injuries, though Yarmal himself survived the assassination attempt.
  • WHO COVID-19 Global Infection Estimate The World Health Organization estimated that approximately 10% of the global population may have been infected with COVID-19, which is more than 20 times the number of officially confirmed cases, highlighting the potential widespread nature of the pandemic.
  • WHO COVID-19 Global Infection Estimate The World Health Organization estimated that approximately 10% of the global population may have been infected with COVID-19, which is more than 20 times the number of officially confirmed cases, highlighting the potential widespread nature of the pandemic.
  • India Surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths India's COVID-19 pandemic reached a grim milestone, with the national death toll exceeding 100,000. The country reported 6.6 million known cases, positioning it as the third-highest in global fatalities, behind the United States and Brazil.
  • India Surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths India's COVID-19 pandemic reached a grim milestone, with the national death toll exceeding 100,000. The country reported 6.6 million known cases, positioning it as the third-highest in global fatalities, behind the United States and Brazil.

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October 05, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 05, 2020?


October 05, 2020 was a Monday and it was the 279th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 2020 can also be written as 10/5/2020 in the US and as 5/10/2020 in UK and Europe.

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October 05, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


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October 05, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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October 05, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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October 05, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 05, 2020 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 2020 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, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:37 pm and setting at 11:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 2020.

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