What happened on Thursday October 15, 2020?

About October 15th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 2020 United States presidential election witnessed an unprecedented surge in early voting, with millions of Americans casting ballots before Election Day, signaling high civic engagement and potential pandemic-related voting adaptations.
  • Day of the week: October 15th, 2020 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

More about October 15th, 2020? See below for more news and curiosities on October 15th, 2020.

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October 15, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 2020:

  • Record-Breaking Early Voting in 2020 US Presidential Election The 2020 United States presidential election witnessed an unprecedented surge in early voting, with millions of Americans casting ballots before Election Day, signaling high civic engagement and potential pandemic-related voting adaptations.
  • Record-Breaking Early Voting in 2020 US Presidential Election The 2020 United States presidential election witnessed an unprecedented surge in early voting, with millions of Americans casting ballots before Election Day, signaling high civic engagement and potential pandemic-related voting adaptations.
  • Social Media Platforms Restrict Controversial Biden Story Twitter and Facebook took the unprecedented step of restricting the sharing of a New York Post article about Hunter Biden, citing concerns about potential misinformation and election interference.
  • Social Media Platforms Restrict Controversial Biden Story Twitter and Facebook took the unprecedented step of restricting the sharing of a New York Post article about Hunter Biden, citing concerns about potential misinformation and election interference.
  • Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Judge Amy Coney Barrett underwent intense questioning by senators during the final day of her confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court, a critical step in her potential appointment to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  • Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Judge Amy Coney Barrett underwent intense questioning by senators during the final day of her confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court, a critical step in her potential appointment to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
  • EU Sanctions Russian Officials Over Navalny Poisoning The European Union imposed targeted sanctions on six senior Russian officials and an unidentified entity in response to the poisoning of prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny, signaling international condemnation of the incident.
  • EU Sanctions Russian Officials Over Navalny Poisoning The European Union imposed targeted sanctions on six senior Russian officials and an unidentified entity in response to the poisoning of prominent opposition leader Alexei Navalny, signaling international condemnation of the incident.
  • France Implements COVID-19 Curfew in Major Cities French President Emmanuel Macron announced a strategic curfew in Paris and eight other major metropolitan areas to curb the rising coronavirus infection rates, limiting public gatherings and movement to control the pandemic's spread.
  • France Implements COVID-19 Curfew in Major Cities French President Emmanuel Macron announced a strategic curfew in Paris and eight other major metropolitan areas to curb the rising coronavirus infection rates, limiting public gatherings and movement to control the pandemic's spread.
  • CDC Warns About COVID-19 Transmission in Household Gatherings The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director highlighted the significant risk of coronavirus transmission during small household gatherings, emphasizing the importance of social distancing and limited indoor interactions.
  • Felony Convictions Disenfranchise Millions of Voters A comprehensive report revealed that approximately 5.2 million Americans were disenfranchised from voting due to prior felony convictions, highlighting ongoing debates about voting rights and criminal justice reform.
  • Felony Convictions Disenfranchise Millions of Voters A comprehensive report revealed that approximately 5.2 million Americans were disenfranchised from voting due to prior felony convictions, highlighting ongoing debates about voting rights and criminal justice reform.
  • CDC Warns About COVID-19 Transmission in Household Gatherings The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director highlighted the significant risk of coronavirus transmission during small household gatherings, emphasizing the importance of social distancing and limited indoor interactions.
  • Amy Cooper's Repeated False 911 Call Incident Amy Cooper faced significant public backlash after making a second false 911 call against a Black birdwatcher, escalating discussions about racial profiling and systemic racism in public spaces.
  • Amy Cooper's Repeated False 911 Call Incident Amy Cooper faced significant public backlash after making a second false 911 call against a Black birdwatcher, escalating discussions about racial profiling and systemic racism in public spaces.
  • Barron Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus First Lady Melania Trump revealed that her son Barron had tested positive for COVID-19, though he was asymptomatic, further highlighting the virus's widespread impact on high-profile families.
  • Barron Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus First Lady Melania Trump revealed that her son Barron had tested positive for COVID-19, though he was asymptomatic, further highlighting the virus's widespread impact on high-profile families.
  • Wells Fargo Fires Employees for Coronavirus Relief Fund Misuse Wells Fargo terminated over 100 employees for improperly accessing coronavirus relief funds, underscoring the strict oversight and consequences of potential financial misconduct during the pandemic.
  • Wells Fargo Fires Employees for Coronavirus Relief Fund Misuse Wells Fargo terminated over 100 employees for improperly accessing coronavirus relief funds, underscoring the strict oversight and consequences of potential financial misconduct during the pandemic.

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October 15, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 15, 2020?


October 15, 2020 was a Thursday and it was the 289th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 2020 can also be written as 10/15/2020 in the US and as 15/10/2020 in UK and Europe.

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October 15, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 2020:

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October 15, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

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October 15, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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October 15, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 2020 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 15, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:22 am and setting at 06:32 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on October 15, 2020?


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