Saturday October 06, 2012: on this day

October 06, 2012 was the 280th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 06, 2012 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 06, 2012, who was born and died on October 06, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. One More Night by Maroon 5), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. The Greatest Event In Television History) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 06, 2012?


October 06, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 280th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 2012 can also be written as 10/6/2012 in the US and as 6/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 06, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 2012:

  • According to the south korean ministry of national defense, a north korean soldier defected to south korea after killing his superiors.
  • A vatican court finds paolo gabriele, pope benedict xvi’s former butler, guilty of theft and leaking confidential documents. gabriele is sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.
  • April jones disappeared on october 1st, leaving behind her family in machynlleth (wales). a 46-year old man has been charged with april jones' murder.
  • Iran urges israel to join the treaty on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
  • John hume, a former leader of the social democratic and labour party, receives the papal knighthood during a special mass at st eugene's cathedral in derry.
  • Leeds rhinos won the 2012 rugby league super league by defeating warrington wolves 26-18 at old trafford grand final.

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October 06, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Chievo - Sampdoria : 2 - 1
  • Genoa - Palermo : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 0 - 4
  • Lokeren - Lierse : 2 - 2
  • Mechelen - Kortrijk : 0 - 2
  • Waasland-Beveren - Bergen : 2 - 2
  • Waregem - Cercle Brugge : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Hoffenheim : 2 - 0
  • Freiburg - Nurnberg : 3 - 0
  • Greuther Furth - Hamburg : 0 - 1
  • Mainz - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 1 - 0
  • Schalke 04 - Wolfsburg : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Braunschweig - Bochum : 3 - 0
  • Cottbus - Duisburg : 0 - 1
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October 06, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 06, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 6th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 06, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 06, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 2012 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 06, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 01:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Oct 29, 2012.

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Who was born on October 06, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

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October 06, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 6 months old,

or 138 months and 19 days old,

or 602 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4219 days old,

if you were born on October 06, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 06, 2012?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 06, 2012.

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October 06, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 06, 2012:

  • J. J. C. Smart

    English-australian philosopher and academic (b. 1920).

  • Albert

    Margrave of meissen (b. 1943).

  • Anthony John Cooke

    English organist and composer (b. 1931).

  • B. Satya Narayan Reddy

    Indian lawyer and politician, 19th governor of west bengal (b. 1927).

  • Joseph Meyer

    American lawyer and politician, 19th secretary of state of wyoming (b. 1941).

  • Chadli Bendjedid

    Algerian colonel and politician, 3rd president of algeria (b. 1929).

  • Nick Curran

    American producer and guitarist (the fabulous thunderbirds), (d. 2012).

  • Georges Casolari
  • Gérard Gropaiz
  • Mario Moretti
  • Antonio Cisneros
  • Maria Simonetta Bondoni Pastorio
  • León Londoño Tamayo
  • Albert-Joseph de Saxe
  • Préfète Duffaut
  • Raoul De Keyser
  • Chadli Bendjedid (شاذلي بن جديد)

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

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October 06, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 06, 2012:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 06, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 06, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 06, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 06, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 06, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One More Night
  2. - Gangnam Style
  3. - Some Nights
  4. - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
  5. - Blow Me (One Last Kiss)

October 06, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 2012 was Adorn by Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 06, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 06, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Adorn
  2. - Turn On The Lights
  3. - No Lie
  4. - Pop That
  5. - Put It Down

October 06, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 06, 2012 was No Me Compares by Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 06, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 06, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Compares
  2. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  3. - Sin Respiracion
  4. - Mirando Al Cielo
  5. - Cabecita Dura

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October 06, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 06, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Lincoln

Lincoln

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

October 06, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 06, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Greatest Event in Television History

The Greatest Event in Television History

Release year: 2012

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Bad Education

Bad Education

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Pedro Almodovar

Hotel Hell

Hotel Hell

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Derrick Granado

Studio C

Studio C

Release year: 2012

Starring: Matthew Meese, Mallory Everton, Jason Gray, Whitney Call

Country: United States of America

October 06, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 06, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

By:

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When Nick's intelligent and beautiful wife vanishes, presents are being wrapped and reservations made.

The Tombs by Clive Cussler and Thomas Perry

The Tombs

By:

Sam and Remi Fargo are back in this thrilling thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling author Clive Cussler. They embark on their most daring mission to date.

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

Life After Death by Damien Echols

Life After Death

By:

New York Times bestseller memoir by Damien Echols, West Memphis Three. He was wrongly convicted for three murders and spent almost 18 years on Death Row--Life After Death.

The Amateur by Edward Klein

The Amateur

By:

You think you know Barack Obama the real Barack Obama? The Amateur is the only way to find out.

October 06, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 06, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Basketball Pro Management

Basketball Pro Management

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sports game, Business simulation, Sports Management

Publisher: Umix Studios

Asphalt 7: Heat

Asphalt 7: Heat

Platform: iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10, Windows Phone 8, BlackBerry PlayBook, Windows 8

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Gameloft

Clash of Clans

Clash of Clans

Platform: iOS Android

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Supercell

Endless Space

Endless Space

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Turn-based strategy, 4X

Publisher: Amplitude Studios

Angry Birds Trilogy

Angry Birds Trilogy

Platform: Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on October 06, 2012?

On October 06, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 2012?

On October 06, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 06, 2012?

On October 06, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 6th?

October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for October 2012?

October 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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