Saturday, 31st October 2020 in Berlin
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Berlin! It's Halloween and World Cities Day. Explore 48 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Berlin. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Berlin brings drizzly with temperatures between 12°C and 15°C. Tonight's moon is in its waning crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Scorpio. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Saturday, 31st October in Berlin, DE.
On Saturday, 31st October 2020, Berlin experienced drizzly weather conditions typical of late autumn in the German capital. The city, situated on the banks of the Spree and Havel rivers in northeastern Germany, serves as both the political centre and cultural hub of the nation, having undergone significant transformation since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Under the influence of the waning crescent moon, those born on this date fall under the Scorpio zodiac sign, characterised by determination and intensity.
This date marks several significant moments in history. In 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her own Sikh bodyguards, an event that precipitated widespread riots and demonstrated the fragility of political security even at the highest levels of government. Similarly notable, in 1999, Australian sailor Jesse Martin arrived in Melbourne after becoming the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo, non-stop and unassisted, a feat of endurance and navigation that captured international attention.
The historical record for 31st October extends back centuries, documenting events of varying consequence across multiple continents and ages. From Martin Luther's posting of his Ninety-five Theses in Wittenberg in 1517, which catalysed the Protestant Reformation, to more recent developments in space exploration and aviation, this date reveals patterns of human endeavour, both triumphant and tragic.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Berlin on 31st October 2020
Currents pull downward; the swimmer learns to breathe there.
Fortune of the Day
31st October in the Stars – Star Sign Scorpio
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on October 31st blend Scorpio intensity with emotional depth thanks to lunar influence. They are enigmatic, magnetic, and naturally gifted at uncovering hidden truths. Their complex inner world draws people seeking genuine psychological connection and understanding.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: profound intuition, transformative power, unwavering loyalty. Weaknesses: controlling tendencies, emotional intensity can overwhelm others, difficulty releasing attachment. Balancing power with empathy remains their central life challenge.
Love These natives crave emotional fusion and soul-deep connection rather than surface romance. Their jealousy stems from genuine passion but can strain relationships. Fidelity is sacred to them; they give everything to those they truly love.
Caree & Finance October 31st-born excel in transformation-focused fields: psychology, investigation, finance, management. Their magnetic presence makes them natural leaders. Financial security matters deeply; they build wealth through strategic planning and discipline.
Health These individuals need regular emotional release through creative or spiritual practices. Their intense inner world can trigger stress; meditation and exercise provide relief. Learning to express rather than suppress emotions is essential for wellbeing.
That night, the moon was in its waning crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Rat (Metal).
Fun Facts About 31st October
Name Days in Your Language: Cruz, Flint, Flynn, Kruz, Trent, Trenton
Someone born on this day in 2020 would be 5 years old today — just 1,994 days into life, which is roughly 47,879 hours, 2,872,757 minutes, or 172,365,470 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 305. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 61 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 44 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 31st October
- Leonor, Princess of Asturias (2005)
- Ansu Fati (2002)
- Willow Smith, American singer, actress, and dancer (2000)
- Danielle Rose Russell, American actress (1999)
- Léa Serna, French figure skater (1999)
- Siobhán Bernadette Haughey, Hong Kong-Irish swimmer (1997)
- Sydney Park, American actress and comedian (1997)
- Marcus Rashford, English footballer (1997)
- Holly Taylor, Canadian-American actress (1997)
- Joana Valle Costa, Portuguese tennis player (1995)
Lives Remembered on 31st October
- Ken Mattingly, American astronaut (born 1936) (2023)
- Peter Philpott, Australian cricketer (born 1934) (2021)
- Sean Connery, Scottish actor (born 1930) (2020)
- MF Doom, British-American rapper and record producer (born 1971) (2020)
- Willie McCovey, American baseball player (born 1938) (2018)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 31st October
- Christian feast day: Alphonsus Rodriguez
- Christian feast day: Ampliatus
- Christian feast day: Begu
- Christian feast day: Erc of Slane (in Cornwall)
- Christian feast day: Foillan (in Namur)
- Christian feast day: Martin Luther (Anglican Communion)
- Christian feast day: Paul Shinji Sasaki and Philip Lindel Tsen (Episcopal Church)
- Christian feast day: Quentin
- Christian feast day: Blessed Theodore Romzha (Ruthenian Catholic Church)
- Christian feast day: Wolfgang of Regensburg
- Christian feast day: October 31 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Día de la Canción Criolla (Peru)
- Earliest day on which All Saints Day can fall, while November 6 is the latest; celebrated on Saturday between October 31 and November 6 (Finland, Sweden)
- Halloween and related celebrations: Allantide (Cornwall)
- Halloween and related celebrations: Halloween (Ireland, Canada, United Kingdom, United States and other places)
- Halloween and related celebrations: Hop-tu-Naa (Isle of Man)
- Halloween and related celebrations: Samhain in the Northern Hemisphere, Beltane in the Southern Hemisphere; begins on sunset of October 31 (Gaels, Welsh people and Neopagan Wheel of the Year)
- Halloween and related celebrations: The first day of the Day of the Dead, celebrated until November 2 (Mexico)
- Girl Scouts Founders Day (United States)
- King Father's Birthday (Cambodia)
- National Unity Day (India)
- Reformation Day (Slovenia, parts of Germany, Chile, various Protestant churches with a particular emphasis in Lutheran and Reformed ones)
What Happened on 31st October?
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport opens its doors after nearly 10 years of delays due to construction issues and project corruption. (2020)
- A truck drives into a crowd in Lower Manhattan, New York City, killing eight people. (2017)
- Metrojet Flight 9268 is bombed over the northern Sinai Peninsula, killing all 224 people on board. (2015)
- During a test flight, the VSS Enterprise, a Virgin Galactic experimental spaceflight test vehicle, suffers a catastrophic in-flight breakup and crashes in the Mojave Desert, California. (2014)
- The global population of humans reaches seven billion. This day is now recognized by the United Nations as the Day of Seven Billion. (2011)
- Mahathir Mohamad resigns as Prime Minister of Malaysia and is replaced by Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, marking an end to Mahathir's 22 years in power. (2003)
- A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas indicts former Enron chief financial officer Andrew Fastow on 78 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to the collapse of his ex-employer. (2002)
- Soyuz TM-31 launches, carrying the first resident crew to the International Space Station. The ISS has been crewed continuously since then. (2000)
- Singapore Airlines Flight 006 crashes on takeoff from Taipei, killing 83. (2000)
- Yachtsman Jesse Martin returns to Melbourne after 11 months of circumnavigating the world, solo, non-stop and unassisted. (1999)