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October 20, 2015

October 20, 2015, was a Tuesday. It was 9 years, 1 month, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 20, 2015:

  • United States: "The Hills" by The Weeknd
  • United Kingdom: "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 20, 2015

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • The Hills - The Weeknd
  • What Do You Mean? - Justin Bieber
  • Hotline Bling - Drake
  • Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd
  • 679 - Fetty Wap Featuring Remy Boyz
Play the top songs from 2015
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2015. Take a trip back to the peak days of Mark Ronson, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Major Lazer and Ellie Goulding.
Goosebumps

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Goosebumps".

Facts

This date was 3,320 days ago. Approximately 111 months have passed. It was the 293rd day of 2015, in week 43. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 9 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 37 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to October 20, 2015

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Babies who are 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. Halloween 2015 is quickly approaching and stores are selling costumes and decorations. In America, the song "The Hills" by The Weeknd is at the top of the singles charts, while "What Do You Mean?" by Justin Bieber is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Goosebumps is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. A social networking website called Vine is extremely popular at the moment.

It's 2015, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of OMI, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Adele, Justin Bieber and Hozier. The 2015 Rugby World Cup is currently taking place in England. People are using the Internet slang phrase "Netflix and chill" as a euphemism for sexual activity.

NBA player Lamar Odom has been placed on life support after suffering kidney failure and several heart attacks due to cocaine use. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Jonah Lomu, Robert Loggia, Lemmy, and David Bowie would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "My Super Sweet 16", "Shameless", "Orange Is the New Black", and "Power".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Minecraft", "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare", "Assassin's Creed: Unity", and "Lego Jurassic World". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Adventure Time", and "Every Witch Way". Popular toys at the moment include Thomas and Friends toys, Rainbow Loom, Minecraft action figures, and MiP (robot).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 20, 2015, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2015 was the year of the Goat (Yin Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 20, 2015 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 20, 2015.

  • "Uptown Funk"

    "Uptown Funk"

    The song "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson (featuring Bruno Mars) won a Grammy for 2015's Record of the Year.
  • 2015 in music.

    2015 in music

    Popular music artists in 2015 included Ellie Goulding, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, Wiz Khalifa, Walk the Moon, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Drake, Shawn Mendes, Adele and Omi.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2015?

    The best NBA players in 2015 were Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol and James Harden.
  • European Migrant Crisis.

    European Migrant Crisis

    Throughout 2015, there was a lot of media focus on the rising number of refugees and migrants that were attempting to enter Europe.
  • Angela Merkel.

    Angela Merkel

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel was named the Time Person of the Year for 2015.
  • Michelle Keegan.

    Michelle Keegan

    English actress Michelle Keegan was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2015.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2015, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Robert Lewandowski, Luis Suárez, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Eden Hazard, Andrés Iniesta and Alexis Sánchez.
  • 2015 in movies.

    2015 in movies

    Popular movies in 2015 included Room, The Revenant, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World, Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Minions, Magic Mike XXL, Spectre, Inside Out, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Mad Max: Fury Road, Sicario and The Martian.
  • Spotlight.

    Spotlight

    The movie "Spotlight" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2015.
  • Curved TVs are the next big thing.

    Curved TVs are the next big thing

    Companies such as Samsung were trying to convince consumers that curved TVs were the next big thing. However, the new trend failed to catch on. Curved TVs started to die off in 2017 after it became apparent that people weren't buying them.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 20, 2015.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 20, 2015.

  • September 24, 2015:
    • A stampede in Saudi Arabia causes 1,100 deaths.
    • Irish gangland figure Gary Hutch is shot dead at an apartment complex near Marbella in Spain.
  • September 25, 2015: Actress Kaley Cuoco and tennis player Ryan Sweeting announce that they will be divorcing after 2 years of marriage.
  • September 27, 2015: The series finale of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" is aired.
  • September 28, 2015: NASA announces that liquid water has been discovered on Mars.
  • October 1, 2015: 9 people are killed in a mass shooting at the Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon.
  • October 2, 2015:
    • The movie Victor Frankenstein, starring James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe, is released.
    • The Martian (2015) is released in movie theaters.
  • October 4, 2015: Football: Brendan Rodgers is sacked as manager of Liverpool.
  • October 8, 2015:
    • Sepp Blatter is suspended from FIFA.
    • Football: Jurgen Klopp agrees to become the new manager of Liverpool.
  • October 13, 2015: Former basketball player Lamar Odom is hospitalized after being discovered unconscious at the Love Ranch in Crystal, Nevada.
  • October 15, 2015: YouTuber TotalBiscuit announces that he has terminal cancer.
  • This date: October 20, 2015
  • October 22, 2015:
    • Justin Bieber releases his single "Sorry".
    • It is announced that Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
  • October 27, 2015: Halo 5: Guardians is released on the XBox One.
  • October 30, 2015: 64 people are killed in a fire at the Colectiv nightclub in Bucharest, Romania.
  • October 31, 2015: New Zealand win the 2015 Rugby World Cup after defeating Australia 34-17.
  • November 4, 2015: Justin Trudeau becomes the new prime minister of Canada.
  • November 6, 2015: Treyarch's FPS game "Call of Duty: Black Ops III" is released.
  • November 10, 2015:
    • Twenty One Pilots release their song "Stressed Out".
    • The RPG game "Fallout 4" is released.
  • November 12, 2015: Two suicide bombers detonate explosives in Beirut, Lebanon. 43 people are killed.
  • November 13, 2015: 130 people are murdered after Islamic terrorist group ISIS carry out a series of terrorist attacks in Paris, France.
  • November 14, 2015: Holly Holm defeats Ronda Rousey at UFC 193.
  • November 15, 2015: Vincent Roy Margera (Don Vito) of Jackass fame passes dies from kidney and liver failure at the age of 59.
  • November 17, 2015:
    • Actor Charlie Sheen announces that he is HIV positive.
    • The first same-sex marriages in the Republic of Ireland take place.
    • The video game "Star Wars Battlefront" is released.
    • Mens magazine FHM announces that it will be suspending its publication.
  • November 18, 2015: Former New Zealand rugby player Jonah Lomu passes away at the age of 40 due to a kidney condition.
Television shows

TV series on October 20, 2015

People in October 2015 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from October 2015.

Narcos - Season 1
Narcos - Season 1
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
Jane the Virgin
Jane the Virgin
Black-ish
Black-ish
Gotham
Gotham
Power
Power
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty
The Originals
The Originals
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on October 20, 2015

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2015:

Game Shakers
Game Shakers
Shimmer and Shine
Shimmer and Shine
Bunk'd
Bunk'd

Make It Pop
Make It Pop
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn
Henry Danger
Henry Danger
Girl Meets World
Girl Meets World
Wallykazam!
Wallykazam!
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Sheriff Callie's Wild West
Every Witch Way
Every Witch Way
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2015

Toys and games that were popular in 2015:

MiP (robot)
MiP (robot)
Simon Swipe
Simon Swipe
Crayola Paint Maker
Crayola Paint Maker
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Kidizoom Smartwatch
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Cool Baker Magic Mixer
Max Tow Truck
Max Tow Truck
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Paw Patrol Lookout HQ
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Shopkins Small Mart Playset
Zoomer Dino
Zoomer Dino
Hello Barbie
Hello Barbie
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Star Wars BB-8 toy droid
Barbie Saddle n Ride
Barbie Saddle n Ride
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2015.

FIFA 16 2015
FIFA 16
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2015
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Call of Duty: Black Ops III 2015
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Rocket League 2015
Rocket League
Batman: Arkham Knight 2015
Batman: Arkham Knight
Lego Jurassic World 2015
Lego Jurassic World
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 2015
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Mortal Kombat X 2015
Mortal Kombat X
Battlefield Hardline 2015
Battlefield Hardline
Cities: Skylines 2015
Cities: Skylines
Total War: Attila 2015
Total War: Attila
Dying Light 2015
Dying Light

Were you born on October 20, 2015?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2015.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 20, 2021, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 20.

Mickey Mantle

Mickey Mantle

Baseball player Deceased
Born on October 20, 1931
He was not alive on this date.

Tom Petty

Tom Petty

Musician Deceased
Born on October 20, 1950
He turned 65 on this day in 2015.

Scott Hall

Scott Hall

Wrestler Deceased
Born on October 20, 1958
He turned 57 on this day in 2015.

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Actor
Born on October 20, 1958
He turned 57 on this day in 2015.

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris

US Vice President
Born on October 20, 1964
She turned 51 on this day in 2015.

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Rapper
Born on October 20, 1971
He turned 44 on this day in 2015.

John Krasinski

John Krasinski

Actor
Born on October 20, 1979
He turned 36 on this day in 2015.

Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel

Actor
Born on October 20, 1988
She turned 27 on this day in 2015.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on October 20, 2015.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on October 20, 2015 was most likely conceived around January 27, 2015.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 20, 2015 is close to July 12, 2016.

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Stats for October 20, 2015

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 20, 2015:

  • 3,320 days have passed since this date.
  • 474 weeks have passed.
  • 286,851,600 seconds have passed since October 20, 2015.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 334,660,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 148,015,425,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 47,808,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 24,669,238 steps. That's roughly 10,964 miles.
  • 3,442,219 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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