What happened on Wednesday October 24, 2018?

Here's what happened on October 24, 2018:

• Jamal Khashoggi Murder Diplomatic Fallout Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman prepares to address a global audience following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. US President Donald Trump acknowledged the potential involvement of the Crown Prince, stating that 'the prince runs things over there,' highlighting the international diplomatic tensions surrounding the incident.
• Oldest Evidence of Human Activity in North America Archaeological discovery reveals 15,000-year-old stone tools in Texas, providing the earliest known evidence of human presence in North America. These ancient artifacts significantly push back the timeline of human settlement in the continent, offering crucial insights into prehistoric migration patterns.
• US Cyber Command Confronts Russian Election Interference In a proactive cybersecurity measure, the United States Cyber Command directly contacted individual Russian actors to deter potential interference in the upcoming November midterm elections. This unprecedented approach signals escalating tensions in digital geopolitical warfare.
• 2018 Sulawesi Tsunami and Earthquake Casualty Update Indonesian authorities revised the casualty figures for the devastating September 28, 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami: 2,256 confirmed dead, 10,679 injured, and 1,075 still missing. The updated statistics reflect ongoing assessment of this major natural disaster's impact.
• US Mail Bombing Attempts The United States Secret Service intercepted suspicious packages containing potential explosive devices targeting high-profile political figures, including former President Barack Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former CIA director John O. Brennan. CNN's New York studios were evacuated during the incident, highlighting ongoing domestic security threats.
• Jeffersontown Kroger Shooting A tragic shooting incident occurred at a Kroger store near Louisville, Kentucky, resulting in two fatalities. The event underscores ongoing concerns about gun violence in the United States.
• Japanese Journalist Released in Syria Junpei Yasuda, a Japanese journalist who was previously kidnapped in Syria by Al-Nusra Front, has been successfully released, marking a positive resolution to a dangerous hostage situation.

Events in 2018

October 24, 2018: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 2018

October 24, 2018: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 24, 2018:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $222.60
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $108.41
• General Electric GE: opens at $12.71
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $131.17

Exchange Rates on October 24, 2018:

• 1 USD = 0.8769 EUR
• 1 USD = 112.087 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7759 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.4152 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3044 CAD

October 24, 2018 was a Wednesday and it was the 297th day of the year 2018 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 2018 can also be written as 10/24/2018 in the US and as 24/10/2018 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 2018 in October 2018 calendar

Famous people died on October 24, 2018:

• Tony Joe White

  Renowned American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for blending swamp rock, blues, and country music styles.

• Carmen Alborch

Famous people who died in 2018

Famous people who died on October 24th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th 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 24, 2018: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 2018 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 2018 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 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 24, 2018 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:29 pm and setting at 08:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 2018 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 2018.

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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 2018

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Someone born on October 24, 2018 is:

6 years 5 months old,

or 77 months and 30 days old,

or 339 weeks

or 2373 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 24, 2018?

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 2018?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 24, 2018.

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