Wednesday October 12, 2005: on this day

October 12, 2005 was a Wednesday and it was the 285th day of the year 2005 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 2005 can also be written as 10/12/2005 in the US and as 12/10/2005 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 2005 in October 2005 calendar

Here's what happened on October 12, 2005:

• Referendum on the proposed new constitution for iraq is held.
• The qinghai-tibet railway has been completed.
• Six somali pirates armed with guns hijack the mv miltzow freighter carrying united nations food aid. after the ship's cargo of 850 tonnes food aid was unloaded at merka port, it was forced to sail along the coast of barawa and was released two days later.
• Cnn reports that the louisiana attorney general is investigating whether mercy killings of critically ill patients occurred at memorial medical center in new orleans. this was during hurricane katrina.
• Gerhard schroder, german chancellor, says he will not be a part of the merkel grand coalition cabinet. while he criticizes the united states' response to hurricane katrina, he also points out the importance of franco-germanic ties.
• Conflict in iraq: a suicide bomber attack by insurgents in talafar (north western iraq) has claimed the lives of at least 30 people. this was the second such attack in just a few days.
• China's people's republic launches the shenzhou 6 manned spacecraft. fei junlong, nie haisheng and their shenzhou spacecraft will be in orbit for five days.
• Iraq's constitutional referendum: a deal with the iraqi islamic party, a major sunni arab political party, has increased the chances of the iraqi constitution being approved by saturday's referendum.
• Ghazi kanaan was syria's interior minister and had been the head of military intelligence in lebanon for almost 20 years. he has now committed suicide.
• The second chinese human spaceflight, shenzhou 6, is launched, carrying two cosmonauts in orbit for five days.

October 12, 2005: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 12, 2005:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.38
• Apple AAPL: opens at $48.65
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.49
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.58
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.75

Exchange Rates on October 12, 2005:

• 1 USD = 114.31 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1709 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.287 CHF
• 1 EUR = 137.43 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6859 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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October 12, 2005: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 2005 is Rooster and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 2005 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 2005 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 12, 2005 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 04:06 pm and setting at 02:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 18, 2005 while the next full moon would come on Oct 17, 2005.

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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 2005

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Famous people born on October 12, 2005:

• Cooper Zee

  American noted family, second child and first son of actress ming-na, age 41, and her husband, actor-producer-playwright, eric zee.

• Lilly Kruk

  Model.

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

• Hugh Jackman

  Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

• Josh Hutcherson

  Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

• Young Jeezy

  Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

• Brigitte Lahaie

  French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

• Akshara Haasan

  Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

• Luciano Pavarotti

  He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

• Doona Bae

  Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

• Tyler Blackburn

  Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

• Kirk Cameron

  American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

• Susan Anton

  American actress, singer and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 12th

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 2005?

There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 2005?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 12, 2005.

Famous people died on October 12, 2005:

• Ghazi Kanaan

  A Syrian politician who served as the Minister of the Interior and was a powerful figure in the Syrian government.

• C. Delores Tucker

  American activist and politician (b. 1927).

• Robert Sidney Foster
• Franco Manfroi

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

• John Denver

  American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

• Sonja Henie

  The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

• Joan Leslie

  American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

• Sheila Florance

  Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

• Leon Ames

  Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

• Conchata Ferrell

  American actress (d. 2020).

• Nat Pendleton

  Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

• Doris Davenport

  Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

• Aline MacMahon

  Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

• Johnny Olson

  American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

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Holidays on October 12, 2005:

• El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
• French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
• Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
• Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
• Malawi - Mother's Day
• Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
• Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
• St. Fiace
• Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales

October 12, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 2005: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Kanye West - Gold Digger
2. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
3. Nickelback - Photograph
4. Bow Wow - Like You
5. The Black Eyed Peas - My Humps

October 12, 2005: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 2005 was Push The Button by Sugababes, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 2005: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Sugababes - Push The Button
2. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes - Don't Cha
3. Sean Paul - We Be Burnin'
4. Robbie Williams - Tripping

October 12, 2005: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 2005 was Gold Digger by Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 2005: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
2. Young Jeezy Featuring Akon - Soul Survivor
3. Bow Wow Featuring Ciara - Like You
4. Mariah Carey - Shake It Off
5. David Banner - Play

October 12, 2005: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 12, 2005 was La Tortura by Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 2005: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 12, 2005 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Shakira Featuring Alejandro Sanz - La Tortura
2. RBD - Solo Quedate En Silencio
3. Wisin & Yandel - Rakata
4. Aventura Featuring Don Omar - Ella Y Yo
5. Conjunto Primavera - Aun Sigues Siendo Mia