What happened on Sunday October 21, 2018?

Here's what happened on October 21, 2018:

• American General Wounded in Afghanistan A NATO spokesperson confirmed that Brigadier General Jeffrey D. Smiley was wounded by gunfire during the attack that assassinated Abdul Raziq Achakzai, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
• Jordan Reclaims Land from Israel King Abdullah II of Jordan announced the country would reclaim two small land parcels previously leased to Israel under their 1994 peace treaty, signaling potential shifts in diplomatic relations.
• ISS Crew Transport Rescheduled Following the Soyuz MS-10 mission failure, the crew transport to the International Space Station was rescheduled for December 3, demonstrating the complex logistics and safety protocols in space exploration.
• Yilan Train Crash in Taiwan A devastating train derailment occurred in Yilan County, Taiwan, resulting in a tragic accident that claimed 18 lives and injured 187 passengers. The incident highlighted significant safety concerns in Taiwan's railway system and prompted immediate investigations into the cause of the derailment.
• Hurricane Willa Intensifies During the 2018 Pacific hurricane season, Hurricane Willa rapidly escalated to a Category 4 hurricane off the Pacific Coast of Mexico, posing significant potential threat to coastal regions.
• Earthquakes Near Vancouver Island Three substantial earthquakes, ranging from magnitude 6.5 to 6.8, struck near Vancouver Island, Canada. Despite the significant seismic activity, no tsunami warning was issued, indicating minimal immediate coastal risk.
• Apartment Floor Collapse in South Carolina A structural failure at an apartment complex in South Carolina resulted in at least 30 people being injured, raising concerns about building safety and construction standards.
• Shooting Near NFL Game Six individuals were injured in a street gang-related shooting near TIAA Field, just before an NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans, highlighting urban violence concerns.

Events in 2018

October 21, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 2018

October 21, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on October 21, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8684 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.46 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7653 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4056 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3108 CAD

October 21, 2018 was a Sunday and it was the 294th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 2018 can also be written as 10/21/2018 in the US and as 21/10/2018 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 2018 in October 2018 calendar

Famous people died on October 21, 2018:

• Earl Bakken

  Medical technology pioneer who co-founded Medtronic and invented the first wearable, battery-powered pacemaker.

• Joachim Rønneberg

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on October 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st 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 21, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 21, 2018 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 21, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:02 pm and setting at 04:50 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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Your place in the Universe on October 21, 2018

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Someone born on October 21, 2018 is:

6 years 6 months old,

or 78 months and 2 days old,

or 339 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2376 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 2018?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 21, 2018.

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