What happened on Saturday October 20, 2018?

About October 20th, 2018, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Donald Trump announced the United States' intention to withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, signaling a significant shift in international arms control and diplomatic relations.
  • Day of the week: October 20th, 2018 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Deadpool 2 directed by David Leitch

More about October 20th, 2018? See below for more news and curiosities on October 20th, 2018.

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October 20, 2018: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 20, 2018:

  • US Withdrawal from Nuclear Treaty with Russia President Donald Trump announced the United States' intention to withdraw from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, signaling a significant shift in international arms control and diplomatic relations.
  • Afghan Parliamentary Election Marred by Violence After three years of delay, Afghan voters attempted to elect parliamentary representatives, but the election was severely disrupted by widespread violence and suicide attacks, resulting in over 170 casualties.
  • Religious Violence in Nigeria A violent dispute over a market in Kaduna State, Nigeria, resulted in the deaths of 55 people, with 22 individuals subsequently taken into custody, underscoring ongoing tensions in the region.
  • Sagay Hacienda Massacre Nine sugarcane farmers were brutally shot and killed by unidentified armed men in Sagay, Negros Occidental, Philippines, in a shocking act of violence that drew national attention.
  • Tanzanian Billionaire Kidnapping Resolved Mohammed Dewji, a prominent Tanzanian billionaire, was successfully freed after being held captive by unknown gunmen for nine days, ending a high-profile kidnapping incident.
  • Fatal Rafting Accident in Costa Rica Four American tourists tragically lost their lives during a rafting expedition on a dangerously swollen river in Costa Rica, highlighting the risks of adventure tourism in challenging natural conditions.
  • Disturbing Discovery at Detroit Funeral Home Over 60 remains of infants and fetuses were discovered at a Detroit funeral home, raising serious questions about potential medical malpractice and ethical violations.
  • Wentworth By-Election in Australia Independent candidate Kerryn Phelps led the vote count for the Wentworth seat, potentially creating a hung parliament and signaling a significant moment in Australian political dynamics.
  • Large-Scale Brexit Protest in London Over 600,000 protesters gathered in Parliament Square, London, demanding a second Brexit referendum and expressing strong opposition to the current Brexit agreement.
  • Recovery of Luzia Woman's Skull The skull of Luzia Woman, one of the oldest known human fossils in the Americas, was recovered from the National Museum of Brazil, offering hope for continued archaeological research.
  • Medical Research on Breast Cancer Treatment A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed significant mortality risks when using the immunotherapy Atezolizumab combined with nab-paclitaxel for triple-negative breast cancer patients with PD-L1 expression.
  • Los Angeles Dodgers Advance to World Series The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their World Series berth by defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series.

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October 20, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 20, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on October 20, 2018:

  • 1 CAD = 5.2894 CNY
  • 1 CAD = 14.7108 MXN
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What day of the week was October 20, 2018?


October 20, 2018 was a Saturday and it was the 293rd day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 2018 can also be written as 10/20/2018 in the US and as 20/10/2018 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 2018 in October 2018 calendar

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October 20, 2018: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 20, 2018:

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October 20, 2018: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th 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 20, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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October 20, 2018: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 20, 2018 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 20, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 03:50 am.

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

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How old is someone born on October 20, 2018?


Someone born on October 20, 2018 is:

6 years 6 months old,

or 78 months and 3 days old,

or 339 weeks and 4 days old,

or 2377 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 2018?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 20, 2018.

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