What happened on Sunday September 23, 2018?

Here's what happened on September 23, 2018:

• Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Nomination Controversy A second woman accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, intensifying the already contentious confirmation process. However, the witnesses she identified denied the allegations, creating further complexity and controversy around his nomination.
• MV Nyerere Ferry Disaster in Lake Victoria The tragic sinking of the MV Nyerere in Lake Victoria, Tanzania, resulted in a devastating death toll of 224 people, with many more still reported missing. This maritime disaster represents one of the worst ferry accidents in the region's recent history.
• Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link Opens The 26-kilometer-long (16 mi) Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link's Hong Kong section commenced commercial operations, marking a significant milestone in regional transportation infrastructure and cross-border connectivity between mainland China and Hong Kong.
• Tiger Woods Wins PGA Tour Championship Tiger Woods secured his first victory since 2013 by winning the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship. Simultaneously, Justin Rose claimed the FedEx Cup points race, earning a substantial bonus of US$10,000,000.
• Rebel Attack in Eastern Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, rebels launched a deadly attack near Beni in eastern Congo, killing 23 civilians and four soldiers. The incident occurred in a region already struggling with an ongoing Ebola epidemic, further destabilizing the already fragile humanitarian situation.
• Flash Floods in Cap Bon, Tunisia Severe flash floods struck Cap Bon, Tunisia, causing significant damage and claiming at least five lives. The extreme weather event resulted in destruction of homes, vehicles, and road infrastructure, highlighting the region's vulnerability to climate-related disasters.
• Cody Wilson Legal Incident 3D-printed gun activist Cody Wilson was released from Harris County Jail after being arrested in Taiwan for alleged sexual misconduct, marking a significant legal and personal development for the controversial firearms advocate.

Events in 2018

September 23, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 23, 2018

September 23, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on September 23, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8511 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.543 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7647 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3752 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2921 CAD

September 23, 2018 was a Sunday and it was the 266th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 2018 can also be written as 9/23/2018 in the US and as 23/9/2018 in UK and Europe.

September 23, 2018 in September 2018 calendar

Famous people died on September 23, 2018:

• Charles Kao

  Pioneering physicist who revolutionized telecommunications by developing fiber optic technology, earning the Nobel Prize in Physics for his...

• Gary Kurtz

  Influential film producer who played a crucial role in creating iconic movies like 'Star Wars' and 'American Graffiti'.

• Jane Fortune

  American author, journalist, and philanthropist (b.1942).

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on September 23rd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 23, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 23, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 23, 2018 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 23, 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 September 23, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:32 pm and setting at 06:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 26, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on September 23, 2018

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Someone born on September 23, 2018 is:

6 years 7 months old,

or 79 months

or 343 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2404 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 23, 2018?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 23, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on September 23, 2018.

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