What happened on Sunday October 04, 2020?

About October 4th, 2020, in brief:

  • Historical events: Several countries experienced significant COVID-19 milestones: Poland surpassed 100,000 total cases, Russia recorded its highest daily new case count of 10,499 since May 15, and the United Kingdom exceeded 500,000 total cases with a record 22,961 new infections reported in 24 hours.
  • Day of the week: October 4th, 2020 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Dolittle directed by Stephen Gaghan

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October 04, 2020: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 04, 2020:

  • COVID-19 Pandemic Milestone in Multiple Countries Several countries experienced significant COVID-19 milestones: Poland surpassed 100,000 total cases, Russia recorded its highest daily new case count of 10,499 since May 15, and the United Kingdom exceeded 500,000 total cases with a record 22,961 new infections reported in 24 hours.
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Milestone in Multiple Countries Several countries experienced significant COVID-19 milestones: Poland surpassed 100,000 total cases, Russia recorded its highest daily new case count of 10,499 since May 15, and the United Kingdom exceeded 500,000 total cases with a record 22,961 new infections reported in 24 hours.
  • Antisemitic Attack in Hamburg A violent antisemitic incident occurred in Hamburg, where a 26-year-old Jewish student was severely injured by a 29-year-old German Kazakh man wielding a shovel while entering a synagogue. The attacker was found with a swastika-marked paper, highlighting the hate-motivated nature of the assault. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas strongly condemned the attack as a manifestation of 'repugnant antisemitism'.
  • Antisemitic Attack in Hamburg A violent antisemitic incident occurred in Hamburg, where a 26-year-old Jewish student was severely injured by a 29-year-old German Kazakh man wielding a shovel while entering a synagogue. The attacker was found with a swastika-marked paper, highlighting the hate-motivated nature of the assault. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas strongly condemned the attack as a manifestation of 'repugnant antisemitism'.
  • New Caledonian Independence Referendum New Caledonia voted against independence from France, with 53.26% rejecting secession. The referendum saw high voter turnout, and French President Emmanuel Macron interpreted the result as a 'sign of confidence in the republic'.
  • New Caledonian Independence Referendum New Caledonia voted against independence from France, with 53.26% rejecting secession. The referendum saw high voter turnout, and French President Emmanuel Macron interpreted the result as a 'sign of confidence in the republic'.
  • Cineworld Cinema Shutdown Cineworld announced a temporary closure of all its cinemas in the United Kingdom and United States due to significant financial losses of £1.3bn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The shutdown potentially endangered over 5,500 jobs in the entertainment sector, reflecting the severe economic impact of the global health crisis.
  • Cineworld Cinema Shutdown Cineworld announced a temporary closure of all its cinemas in the United Kingdom and United States due to significant financial losses of £1.3bn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The shutdown potentially endangered over 5,500 jobs in the entertainment sector, reflecting the severe economic impact of the global health crisis.
  • Migrant Boat Hijacking Tragedy off Djibouti A tragic maritime incident unfolded off the coast of Djibouti, where three unidentified smugglers hijacked a boat carrying migrants attempting to reach Saudi Arabia via Yemen. The COVID-19 pandemic's travel restrictions forced the migrants to return, resulting in eight deaths and 12 individuals reported missing.
  • Migrant Boat Hijacking Tragedy off Djibouti A tragic maritime incident unfolded off the coast of Djibouti, where three unidentified smugglers hijacked a boat carrying migrants attempting to reach Saudi Arabia via Yemen. The COVID-19 pandemic's travel restrictions forced the migrants to return, resulting in eight deaths and 12 individuals reported missing.
  • Prisoner Release in Mali The Malian interim government released 110 jihadists from a Bamako prison, following a previous release of 70 prisoners. This action was believed to be part of a strategic prisoner exchange aimed at securing the release of kidnapped opposition politician Soumaïla Cissé.
  • Prisoner Release in Mali The Malian interim government released 110 jihadists from a Bamako prison, following a previous release of 70 prisoners. This action was believed to be part of a strategic prisoner exchange aimed at securing the release of kidnapped opposition politician Soumaïla Cissé.
  • Kyrgyz Parliamentary Election Parliamentary elections were conducted in Kyrgyzstan during a challenging economic period, reflecting the nation's ongoing political and economic transitions.
  • Kyrgyz Parliamentary Election Parliamentary elections were conducted in Kyrgyzstan during a challenging economic period, reflecting the nation's ongoing political and economic transitions.
  • Fatal Multiple-Vehicle Collision in China A devastating multiple-vehicle accident occurred on a main road in Fuyu, Jilin province, China, resulting in 18 fatalities. Local police initiated an investigation to determine the precise cause of this tragic incident.
  • Fatal Multiple-Vehicle Collision in China A devastating multiple-vehicle accident occurred on a main road in Fuyu, Jilin province, China, resulting in 18 fatalities. Local police initiated an investigation to determine the precise cause of this tragic incident.

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October 04, 2020: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 04, 2020?


October 04, 2020 was a Sunday and it was the 278th day of the year 2020 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 2020 can also be written as 10/4/2020 in the US and as 4/10/2020 in UK and Europe.

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October 04, 2020: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 04, 2020:

  • Clark Middleton

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  • Kenzō Takada

    Japanese-french fashion designer (b. 1939).

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October 04, 2020: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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October 04, 2020: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 2020 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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October 04, 2020: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 04, 2020 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 04, 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 04, 2020 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 08:09 pm and setting at 10:20 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 04, 2020?


Someone born on October 04, 2020 is:

4 years 7 months old,

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