What are the important events that happened on October 5, 2001? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
October 5, 2001: Facts & Myths About This Day
October 5, 2001 is the 278th day of the year 2001 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 87 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 22, 2001 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 278,400 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaheptacontaoctagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $3,571.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Snake is the mythical animal and Metal is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
Curious to discover some fun birthday facts about October 5, 2001? Listen to the number-one song on the day you were born. Find out what your birthday means! (Sponsored link)
October 5, 2001 Historical Events
- 2001 –Robert Stevens becomes the first victim in the 2001 anthrax attacks.
Who died on October 5, 2001?
- 2001 –Mike Mansfield, American politician (b. 1903)
What no one tells you about your first name’s personality. Are there hidden powers in your moniker? Check out Debra’s personality and get smart about names today. (Sponsored links)