Historical Events
- Claim world's oldest pyramid constructed by humans is under Indonesian prehistoric site of Gunung Padang, West Java and is 27,000 years old causes controversy [1]
- MLB Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber passes Reggie Jackson for most career post-season homeruns by lefthander batter (19) in 6-5 loss to Diamondbacks in Arizona
Hackney Diamonds
Polydor releases "Hackney Diamonds", the 24th studio album by British rock band the Rolling Stones (26th album in US); record is their first of original music since 2005, and features appearances by Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney
- Storm Babet causes widespread flooding across the United Kingdom, with October daily rainfall records broken in 13 areas [1]
- US Army veteran John Gojmerac (99) is awarded France's Medal of Honor for his service in WWII by Consul General of France Jérémie Robert, in a ceremony at the VFW Post in Tonawanda, New York; Gojmerac repaired phone lines needed for military communications, and captured German soldiers who were damaging them
About October 20, 2023
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: First Person Shooter - Drake Featuring J. Cole
#1 Song: Strangers - Kenya Grace
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