Historical Events
- Floods in South Carolina a "1,000-year storm" result in 12 deaths and 9 dams to fail
Historic Event
Governor of California Jerry Brown signs a bill giving terminally ill patients the "right to die"
- Nobel prize for Medicine awarded to William C. Campbell, Satoshi Ōmura (Roundworm) and Youyou Tu (Malaria)
- Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement announced by trade ministers of 12 countries in Atlanta
Famous Deaths
- Chantal Akerman, Belgian feminist filmmaker (Jeanne Dielman, 23 Quai du Commerce, Je Tu II Elle), dies at 65
- Henning Mankell, Swedish playwright and author (Wallander novels), dies of cancer at 67
2015 Highlights
About October 5, 2015
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 4 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Hills - The Weeknd
#1 Song: Writing's On The Wall - Sam Smith