Wednesday October 12, 2011: on this day

October 12, 2011 was the 285th day of the year 2011, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 12, 2011 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 12, 2011, who was born and died on October 12, 2011, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 2011, which were the most popular songs (ex. Someone Like You by Adele), movies (e.g. Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn), TV series (e.g. Man Up) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 2011 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 2011?


October 12, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 285th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 2011 can also be written as 10/12/2011 in the US and as 12/10/2011 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 2011 in October 2011 calendar

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October 12, 2011: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 2011:

  • Zarganar, a burmese actor and comedian, is released under an amnesty offered by the government to over 6,000 dissidents.
  • John key, prime minister of new zealand, warns that the container ship mv rena, which ran agound at astrolabe reef a few weeks ago could be destroyed as oil slicks appear on beaches near tauranga.
  • The total number of people who died from the 2011 united states listeriais outbreak is 23. there are 116 others. this makes it the most deadly outbreak of foodborne disease in the united states in 25 years.
  • A shooting at seal beach's hair salon, california, usa, saw at least eight people killed and one seriously injured.
  • Umar farouk abdulmutallab (a nigerian man known as the ampquotunderwear bomberampquot) pleads guilty in a trial in detroit, michigan to attempted bombing an airliner on christmas day 2009.
  • Australia's carbon tax
  • The gillard government's carbon-tax legislation is passed by the australian house of representatives.
  • During question time, more than 85 people were removed from parliament by protestors against the passing of the legislation.
  • Carbon tax in australia: the house of representatives of australia approves the gillard government's carbon-tax legislation. (sydney morning herald). more than 85 people were removed from parliament during question time, protesting against the passing of the legislation.

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October 12, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 12, 2011:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $76.74
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $407.34
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.18
  • General Electric GE: opens at $16.25
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $186.08

Exchange Rates on October 12, 2011:

  • 1 USD = 77.24 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0181 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8949 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.359 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 106.42 JPY
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October 12, 2011: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th 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 12, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 2011 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 12, 2011: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 2011 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 2011 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, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:20 pm and setting at 08:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 2011.

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Who was born on October 12, 2011?


Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

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

  • Josh Hutcherson
    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

    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
    Brigitte Lahaie

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

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

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

  • Doona Bae
    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

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

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

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

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

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October 12, 2011: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 6 months old,

or 150 months and 12 days old,

or 654 weeks

or 4578 days old,

if you were born on October 12, 2011.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 2011?

There are 171 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, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 12, 2011.

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October 12, 2011: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 2011:

  • Denni Ritchie

    Denni Ritchie was a computer scientist who co-developed the Unix operating system and the C programming language.

  • Lynix Ritchie

    Lynix Ritchie was a computer scientist who co-developed the Unix operating system and the C programming language.

  • Patricia Breslin

    American actress (d. 2011).

  • Heinz Bennent
  • Piero Cerato
  • Vitalij Kuznecov
  • Hidemaro Watanabe
  • Giovanni Palumbo
  • Dick Thornett
  • Pierre Lelong
  • János Herskó
  • Raymond Barthelmebs

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

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

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

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

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

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

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

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

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

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

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October 12, 2011: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 12, 2011:

  • 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
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October 12, 2011: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 2011 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 12, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 2011 was Someone Like You by Adele, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 2011 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. - Someone Like You youtube
  2. - Moves Like Jagger
  3. - Pumped Up Kicks
  4. - Stereo Hearts
  5. - Party Rock Anthem

October 12, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 2011 was She Will by Lil Wayne Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 2011 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. - She Will
  2. - Headlines
  3. - Marvin & Chardonnay
  4. - That Way
  5. - Otis

October 12, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 12, 2011 was Rain Over Me by Pitbull Featuring Marc Anthony, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 12, 2011 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. - Rain Over Me
  2. - Give Me Everything
  3. - Taboo
  4. - Olvidame
  5. - Di Que Regresaras

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October 12, 2011: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 2011 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Kick-Ass

Kick-Ass

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matthew Vaughn

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz, Garrett M. Brown

Country: United States of America

Let Me In

Let Me In

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono

Country: United States of America

Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller

Country: United States of America

The Debt

The Debt

Release year: 2011

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds

Country: United States of America

In Time

In Time

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Andrew Niccol

Starring: Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy, Olivia Wilde

Country: United States of America

October 12, 2011: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 2011 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Man Up

Man Up

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Dragon Age: Redemption

Dragon Age: Redemption

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Peter Winther

Hell's Kitty

Hell's Kitty

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicholas Tana

Exposure

Exposure

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Gordon Scott Venters

Dream House

Dream House

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Jim Sheridan

October 12, 2011: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 12, 2011 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

By:

Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

By:

This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

Nightwoods by Charles Frazier

Nightwoods

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Charles Frazier is back with a stunning novel set in small-town North Carolina during the 1960s.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

That Used To Be Us by Thomas L. Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum

That Used To Be Us

By:

A New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceA Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2011, Thomas L.

October 12, 2011: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 12, 2011 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beep

Beep

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Platform, Action and Adventure

Beat Hazard

Beat Hazard

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, iOS, Android

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Cold Beam Games

Battle Nations

Battle Nations

Platform: iOS, OS X, Android, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy, simulation

Bit.Trip Saga

Bit.Trip Saga

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Music, various

Publisher: JP Arc System Works; NA Aksys Games; EU Rising Star Games

Canyon Shooter 2

Canyon Shooter 2

Platform: Internet

Genre: Science fiction, shooter

Publisher: Miniclip

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Who was the US President on October 12, 2011?

On October 12, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 2011?

On October 12, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 2011?

On October 12, 2011 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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What happened in 2011?

2011 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Tampa, Florida conducts coin auctions at FUN Convention (January 9-9).
  • Heritage Auction Galleries holds its Heritage Auctions Signature currency auction at the Florida United Numismatists convention, Tampa, Florida. A Series 1861 US10 demand paper, handwritten "for" the only known one, VG-8, goes for $109,250.
  • US Mint Director Edmund Moy resigns.

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What was the calendar for October 2011?

October 2011 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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