What happened on Monday October 26, 2020?

About October 26th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: Europe experienced a significant COVID-19 surge, with France recording its fourth consecutive daily record of over 50,000 new cases. Germany reported increased infections, Poland saw cases double in less than three weeks, and Spain implemented an overnight curfew to control virus transmission.
  • Day of the week: October 26th, 2020 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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October 26, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 2020:

  • COVID-19 Cases Surge Across Europe Europe experienced a significant COVID-19 surge, with France recording its fourth consecutive daily record of over 50,000 new cases. Germany reported increased infections, Poland saw cases double in less than three weeks, and Spain implemented an overnight curfew to control virus transmission.
  • COVID-19 Cases Surge Across Europe Europe experienced a significant COVID-19 surge, with France recording its fourth consecutive daily record of over 50,000 new cases. Germany reported increased infections, Poland saw cases double in less than three weeks, and Spain implemented an overnight curfew to control virus transmission.
  • Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed by the United States Senate with a vote of 52–48 and was subsequently sworn in as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court by Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. Her confirmation solidified a conservative majority on the Supreme Court during the final weeks of the Trump administration.
  • Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed as Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed by the United States Senate with a vote of 52–48 and was subsequently sworn in as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court by Associate Justice Clarence Thomas. Her confirmation solidified a conservative majority on the Supreme Court during the final weeks of the Trump administration.
  • Italy Imposes Strict COVID-19 Restrictions Italy announced comprehensive new restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, including mandating bars and restaurants close by 6 p.m. and shutting down gyms, pools, and movie theaters. The country reported a record 21,273 new COVID-19 cases in a single day, signaling the severity of the second wave.
  • Italy Imposes Strict COVID-19 Restrictions Italy announced comprehensive new restrictions to combat the coronavirus pandemic, including mandating bars and restaurants close by 6 p.m. and shutting down gyms, pools, and movie theaters. The country reported a record 21,273 new COVID-19 cases in a single day, signaling the severity of the second wave.
  • Humanitarian Ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh Fails A humanitarian ceasefire in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region quickly collapsed after implementation, with Armenia and Azerbaijan trading accusations of violating the truce. This breakdown highlighted the ongoing tensions and complex geopolitical conflict in the region.
  • Humanitarian Ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh Fails A humanitarian ceasefire in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region quickly collapsed after implementation, with Armenia and Azerbaijan trading accusations of violating the truce. This breakdown highlighted the ongoing tensions and complex geopolitical conflict in the region.
  • Violent Protests Against COVID-19 Restrictions in Italy Demonstrations erupted across multiple Italian cities in response to new COVID-19 restrictions. Protests in Milan, Turin, and Trieste escalated to violence, with protesters throwing petrol bombs at law enforcement. Twenty-eight individuals were arrested in Milan during the unrest.
  • Violent Protests Against COVID-19 Restrictions in Italy Demonstrations erupted across multiple Italian cities in response to new COVID-19 restrictions. Protests in Milan, Turin, and Trieste escalated to violence, with protesters throwing petrol bombs at law enforcement. Twenty-eight individuals were arrested in Milan during the unrest.
  • Mass Shooting in Greenwood, Mississippi A tragic mass shooting occurred at a post-funeral gathering in Greenwood, Mississippi, resulting in two fatalities and eight injuries. Police reported the shooter likely used an AR-15 style rifle, and at the time, no suspects were in custody.
  • Mass Shooting in Greenwood, Mississippi A tragic mass shooting occurred at a post-funeral gathering in Greenwood, Mississippi, resulting in two fatalities and eight injuries. Police reported the shooter likely used an AR-15 style rifle, and at the time, no suspects were in custody.

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October 26, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 26, 2020?


October 26, 2020 was a Monday and it was the 300th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 2020 can also be written as 10/26/2020 in the US and as 26/10/2020 in UK and Europe.

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October 26, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


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October 26, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

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October 26, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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October 26, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 2020 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 2020 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 26, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 04:15 pm and setting at 03:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 2020 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 2020.

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How old is someone born on October 26, 2020?


Someone born on October 26, 2020 is:

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