Monday, October 5, 2020, was 4 years ago. It was the 279th day and 10th month of the year in the Georgian calendar. It’s the 35th day of Fall (autumn) and there are 57 days left until Winter. October 5, 2020 zodiac sign is Libra. On this day, Donald J. Trump (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 7.79 billion, according to census.gov.
Below is everything you need to know about October 5, 2020, including important events in history, top news headlines, US stock market results, social trends, and what was popular in entertainment. We’ll also look at October 5 zodiac details, day facts, and more ⤵
| Day index | 279th day of the year |
| Day of week | 1st Monday of 2020 |
| Week index | 40th week of 2020 |
| Season | 35th day of Fall (autumn) |
| Generation | Generation Alpha |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra ♎ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Ruling Planet | Venus |
| Numerology | 1 |
| October Birthstone | Opal and Tourmaline |
| October Birth flower | Marigold |
We are using US standard week number calculations.
Fun fact: Here is how to write October 5, 2020, in Roman numerals: XVMMXX (month-day, year)
October 5th zodiac sign
The zodiac sign for October 5 is Libra ♎. Libra's strengths are: cooperative, diplomatic, and gracious. While the weaknesses are: self-pity, indecisive, and will carry a grudge. Venus is the ruling planet of Libra.
Top news headlines from October 5, 2020
Here is what happened on this day.
- Trump press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for coronavirus
- Gay men take over #ProudBoys on Twitter
- Walter Reed attending physician swipes at Trump for motorcade visit to supporters
- Michigan attorney says ‘burn your masks’ and forget COVID emergency orders after state Supreme Court decision
- The #ProudBoys Twitter hashtag has been taken over by gay men
Popular topics that trended on the web and social media on October 5th:
Eva Mendes Eagles Vs. 49ers VOTE DEMOCRAT National Hurricane Center Cowboys Tampa Bay Buccaneers
October 5th events in history
Below are a couple of important historical events that happened on October 5.
Gregorian calendar introduced in Italy and other Catholic countries.French Revolution: Women of Paris march to Versailles in the March on Versailles to confront Louis XVI about his refusal to promulgate the decrees on the abolition of feudalism, demand bread, and have the King and his court moved to Paris.
Battle of Thames in Canada; Americans defeat British.
Stock markets on October 5, 2020
Did you know: At the age of 56, Jeff Bezos was the richest person in the world in 2020 with $113 billion fortune, followed by Bill Gates with $98 billion, according to Forbes.
October 5, 2020 US Holidays
Holidays on this day: No major holidays found for this date.
Popular Tweets on Oct 5, 2020
Here are popular and most liked tweets on this day in United States:
My father died of Covid alone in a hospital. I had to say goodbye to him over a phone. Trump got a joyride to sooth his desperate need for attention, while endangering the lives of the Secret Service people in the car with him. To hell with him and all who enable him.
— Curtis Armstrong (@curtisisbooger) October 5, 2020
Now that President Trump is busy tweeting campaign messages, I would ask him to do this: Listen to the scientists. Support masks. Support mask mandates nationwide.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 5, 2020
I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30 P.M. Feeling really good! Don’t be afraid of Covid. Don’t let it dominate your life. We have developed, under the Trump Administration, some really great drugs & knowledge. I feel better than I did 20 years ago!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2020
October 5, 2020 in Music
The number one song on The Billboard Hot 100 was "Dynamite" by BTS.
October 5 calendar
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What is Numerology and life path number?
October 5, 2020 life path number is 1. Numerologists believe that we have all had previous lifetimes. Each number from 1-9 holds a vibration and each vibration produces a predictable characteristic or outcome around it. Life Path 1 is a spiritual and primal force. A natural-born leader. It is the root that all numbers stem from. Ones are also very individualistic, which can lead to loneliness.
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