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October 2, 2018

October 2, 2018, was a Tuesday. It was the 275th day of 2018. The decade was the 2010s.

5 years, 5 months, and 26 days have passed since October 2, 2018.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on October 2, 2018?

  • Saudi dissident and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi is assassinated at the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 2, 2018:

  • United States: "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B
  • United Kingdom: "Promises" by Calvin Harris and Sam Smith

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 2, 2018

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Girls Like You - Maroon 5 Featuring Cardi B
  • In My Feelings - Drake
  • Killshot - Eminem
  • Lucid Dreams - Juice WRLD
  • Better Now - Post Malone
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Night School

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Night School" was at the top of the box office on October 2, 2018.

Facts

This date was 2,004 days ago. Approximately 67 months have passed. It was the 275th day of 2018, in week 40. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 5 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. The Earth has experienced 22 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to October 2, 2018

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker.

There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Girls Like You" by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B is at the top of the singles charts, while "Promises" by Calvin Harris and Sam Smith is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie Night School is at the top of the box office.

Theresa May is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It's 2018, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Drake, Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, Post Malone, Cardi B, Juice Wrld and Dua Lipa. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Stan Lee, George H. W. Bush (Senior), Emiliano Sala, and Keith Flint would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Once Upon a Time", "Gotham", "Black-ish", and "Stranger Things". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Fortnite", "Ark: Survival Evolved", "Star Wars Battlefront II", and "Spider-Man". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Doc McStuffins", "Paw Patrol", "The Thundermans", and "Bunnicula".

Popular toys at the moment include Hello Barbie, FurReal Roarin' Tyler, the Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit, and the Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 2, 2018.

  • Jamal Khashoggi is murdered.

    Jamal Khashoggi is murdered

    On October 2nd, 2018, Saudi dissident and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated at the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. His murder led to international outrage and condemnation.
  • Khabib vs. McGregor.

    Khabib vs. McGregor

    UFC fans were excited about the upcoming fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor.
  • Record of the Year: 2018.

    Record of the Year: 2018

    The song "This Is America" by Childish Gambino won a Grammy for 2018's Record of the Year.
  • 2018 in music.

    2018 in music

    Popular music artists in 2018 included Drake, Dua Lipa, Bebe Rexha, Post Malone, XXXTentacion, Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Eminem, Juice Wrld, Travis Scott and Kodak Black.
  • Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists.

    Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists

    "Jamal Khashoggi and Other Journalists" were named the Time Person of the Year in 2018.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2018?

    The best NBA players in 2018 were Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis.
  • 2018 in movies.

    2018 in movies

    Movies released in 2018 included Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Incredibles 2, Aquaman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Venom, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Deadpool 2, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, A Quiet Place, A Star Is Born and Halloween.
  • Green Book.

    Green Book

    "Green Book" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    The best soccer players in 2018 were Luka Modrić, Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Raphaël Varane, Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, and Harry Kane.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 2, 2018.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 2, 2018.

  • September 3, 2018: Machine Gun Kelly releases his Eminem diss, "Rap Devil".
  • September 5, 2018: UK Prime Minister Theresa May blames Russian intelligence officers for the novichok nerve agent attack in Amesbury, England.
  • September 6, 2018:
    • Tesla CEO Elon Musk smokes cannabis on the "Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.
    • Actor Burt Reynolds dies from a heart attack.
  • September 7, 2018:
    • The video game "Spider-Man" is released.
    • Joe Exotic is arrested after trying to hire an undercover FBI agent to murder Carole Baskin.
    • Rapper Mac Miller dies due to an accidental drug overdose.
  • September 8, 2018: Rappers Cardi B and Nicki Minaj get into an altercation at New York Fashion Week 2018.
  • September 14, 2018: Rap star Eminem responds to Machine Gun Kelly's diss track by releasing the song "KILLSHOT".
  • September 15, 2018: Boxing: Canelo Álvarez defeats Gennady Golovkin in a rematch.
  • September 25, 2018: American actor Bill Cosby is sentenced to 3-10 years in prison after being found guilty of 3 counts of aggravated indecent assault.
  • September 29, 2018: Rap star Kanye West announces that he will be changing his name to "Ye".
  • September 30, 2018: Golf: Europe wins the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France.
  • This date: October 2, 2018
  • October 4, 2018: Former Death Row CEO Suge Knight is sentenced to 28 years in prison for the killing of Terry Carter.
  • October 5, 2018:
    • YouTuber PewDiePie releases the diss track "Bitch Lasagna".
    • Reality TV star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino is sentenced to 8 months in prison for tax evasion.
  • October 6, 2018: UFC: Khabib Nurmagomedov defeats Conor McGregor at UFC 229.
  • October 7, 2018: Soccer: John Terry announces his retirement.
  • October 11, 2018: Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is sentenced to six years in prison for fraud.
  • October 14, 2018: It is reported that Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson have called off their engagement.
  • October 15, 2018: 13-year-old Jayme Lynn Closs is kidnapped from her home in Barron, Wisconsin.
  • October 19, 2018: The horror film "Halloween" is released in movie theaters.
  • October 22, 2018: WWE wrestler Roman Reigns announces that his leukemia has returned after 11 years.
  • October 26, 2018: The game Red Dead Redemption 2 is released.
  • October 27, 2018: Soccer: Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha dies in a helicopter crash.
  • October 29, 2018: 189 people die after a Boeing 737 MAX crashes after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 2, 2018, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 was the year of the Dog (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 2, 2018 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
Television shows

TV shows in 2018

Television shows that people were watching in October 2018:

TV shows from October 2018.

Stranger Things
Stranger Things
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Modern Family
Modern Family
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on October 2, 2018

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2018:

The Loud House
The Loud House
Bunnicula
Bunnicula
Game Shakers
Game Shakers

The Thundermans
The Thundermans
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Paw Patrol
Paw Patrol
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2018

Toys and games that were popular in 2018:

The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Paw Patrol Lookout Tower Playset
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
FurReal Roarin' Tyler
The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch
Bunchems
Bunchems
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Checkup Center
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
L.O.L. Surprise!
L.O.L. Surprise!
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2018.

Spider-Man 2018
Spider-Man
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 2018
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
God of War 2018
God of War
Far Cry 5 2018
Far Cry 5
Monster Hunter: World 2018
Monster Hunter: World
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) 2017
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Star Wars Battlefront II 2017
Star Wars Battlefront II
Super Mario Odyssey 2017
Super Mario Odyssey
Ark: Survival Evolved 2017
Ark: Survival Evolved
Fortnite 2017
Fortnite
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 2.

Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

Activist Deceased
Born on October 2, 1869
He was not alive on this date.

Johnnie Cochran

Johnnie Cochran

American lawyer Deceased
Born on October 2, 1937
He was not alive on this date.

Sting

Sting

Singer
Born on October 2, 1951
He turned 67 on this day in 2018.

Lorraine Bracco

Lorraine Bracco

Actress
Born on October 2, 1954
She turned 64 on this day in 2018.

Yokozuna

Yokozuna

Wrestler Deceased
Born on October 2, 1966
He was not alive on this date.

Proof

Proof

Rapper Deceased
Born on October 2, 1973
He was not alive on this date.

Matt Hancock

Matt Hancock

British politician
Born on October 2, 1978
He turned 40 on this day in 2018.

Huda Kattan

Huda Kattan

Makeup artist
Born on October 2, 1983
She turned 35 on this day in 2018.

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on October 2, 2018.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Theresa May was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on October 2, 2018 was most likely conceived around January 9, 2018.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 2, 2018 is close to June 25, 2019.

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Stats for October 2, 2018

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 2, 2018:

  • 2,004 days have passed since this date.
  • 286 weeks have passed.
  • 173,149,200 seconds have passed since October 2, 2018.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 202,007,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 89,344,987,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 28,858,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 14,890,831 steps. That's roughly 6,618 miles!
  • Since this date, 2,077,790 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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