What happened on Wednesday October 23, 2019?

About October 23rd, 2019, in brief:

  • Historical events: Google's research laboratory announced a groundbreaking milestone in quantum computing, successfully performing a complex computational task in just 3 minutes that would traditionally require a classical supercomputer approximately 10,000 years to complete. This achievement represents a significant leap forward in quantum computational capabilities, potentially revolutionizing fields like cryptography, scientific modeling, and advanced problem-solving.
  • Day of the week: October 23rd, 2019 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie

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October 23, 2019: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 2019:

  • Google Achieves Quantum Supremacy Google's research laboratory announced a groundbreaking milestone in quantum computing, successfully performing a complex computational task in just 3 minutes that would traditionally require a classical supercomputer approximately 10,000 years to complete. This achievement represents a significant leap forward in quantum computational capabilities, potentially revolutionizing fields like cryptography, scientific modeling, and advanced problem-solving.
  • Google Achieves Quantum Supremacy Google's research laboratory announced a groundbreaking milestone in quantum computing, successfully performing a complex computational task in just 3 minutes that would traditionally require a classical supercomputer approximately 10,000 years to complete. This achievement represents a significant leap forward in quantum computational capabilities, potentially revolutionizing fields like cryptography, scientific modeling, and advanced problem-solving.
  • Hong Kong Withdraws Controversial Extradition Bill The Hong Kong Legislative Council officially withdrew the extradition bill that had triggered months of intense pro-democracy protests and civil unrest. This decision came after sustained public pressure and widespread demonstrations that had significantly disrupted the city's social and economic stability, marking a critical moment in Hong Kong's political landscape.
  • Hong Kong Withdraws Controversial Extradition Bill The Hong Kong Legislative Council officially withdrew the extradition bill that had triggered months of intense pro-democracy protests and civil unrest. This decision came after sustained public pressure and widespread demonstrations that had significantly disrupted the city's social and economic stability, marking a critical moment in Hong Kong's political landscape.
  • Tragic Human Trafficking Discovery in Essex British authorities discovered a horrific human trafficking incident involving 39 Vietnamese nationals found deceased inside a lorry in Essex, England. The discovery led to immediate criminal investigations, resulting in the arrest of a suspect for multiple charges including people smuggling and murder. This tragic event highlighted the ongoing global challenges of illegal migration and human trafficking.
  • Tragic Human Trafficking Discovery in Essex British authorities discovered a horrific human trafficking incident involving 39 Vietnamese nationals found deceased inside a lorry in Essex, England. The discovery led to immediate criminal investigations, resulting in the arrest of a suspect for multiple charges including people smuggling and murder. This tragic event highlighted the ongoing global challenges of illegal migration and human trafficking.

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October 23, 2019: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 23, 2019?


October 23, 2019 was a Wednesday and it was the 296th day of the year 2019 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2019 can also be written as 10/23/2019 in the US and as 23/10/2019 in UK and Europe.

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October 23, 2019: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 2019:

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  • Francis Tresham

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October 23, 2019: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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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 23, 2019: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 2019 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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October 23, 2019: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 2019 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 2019 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 23, 2019 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 01:28 am and setting at 04:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 13, 2019 while the next full moon would come on Nov 12, 2019.

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How old is someone born on October 23, 2019?


Someone born on October 23, 2019 is:

5 years 6 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 2019?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 2019?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 23, 2019.

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