Friday October 12, 2012: on this day

October 12, 2012 was the 286th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 12, 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 12, 2012, who was born and died on October 12, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 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 12th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 2012?


October 12, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 286th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 2012 can also be written as 10/12/2012 in the US and as 12/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 12, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 2012:

  • Arab spring:: syrian civil war: rebels seize an airbase east of aleppo. (al jazeera). the bahraini uprising (2011-present). police use tear gas and stun guns to attack anti-government protestors in manama. (reuters)egypt - supporters and enemies of president mohamed morsi clash at tahrir square. more than 100 people were injured.
  • Syrian civil war: rebels seize an airbase east of aleppo.
  • Bahraini uprising (2011)-present: police use tear gas and stun guns to attack anti-government protesters at manama's capital.
  • Egypt: more than 100 people are injured in clashes between supporters and opponents of president mohamed morsi in tahrir square
  • 2012 northern mali conflict: the united nations security council unanimously approves a resolution authorizing an african-led force to aid the army of mali against islamist militants who have taken over the north.
  • Standard & poor's downgrades south africa's long term foreign currency sovereign credit rating to 'bbb+' from 'bbb', and the long-term local currencies rating to 'a' from 'a'.
  • The 2012 nobel peace prize is awarded to the european union; "for over six decades [having] contributed] to the advancement peace and reconciliation in europe".
  • British government is being investigated in relation to the scandal surrounding ex-bbc presenter and dj jimmy savile. there are hundreds of allegations against him regarding his conduct with teenage girls.
  • After a damning investigation into the 1989 hillsborough disaster, the uk's largest independent investigation of police misconduct will be launched.
  • Botswana's high court overturns a customary law that prevented women inheriting the family home.
  • Republic of ireland lost 6-1 to germany in 2014 fifa world cup qualification uefa group c. this was their worst competitive loss and their worst home loss since 1931. there are increasing calls for giovanni trapattoni's resignation.
  • The european union wins the 2012 nobel peace prize.

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October 12, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 12, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.32
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $629.56
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.97
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.58
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $205.64

Exchange Rates on October 12, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.39 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9782 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9332 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2672 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 101.62 JPY
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October 12, 2012: 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, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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October 12, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 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 12, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:43 am and setting at 05:00 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 12, 2012?


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


You are 11 years 6 months old,

or 138 months and 7 days old,

or 601 weeks

or 4207 days old,

if you were born on October 12, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 2012?

There are 176 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, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 12, 2012.

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October 12, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 2012:

  • Norm Grabowski

    American hot rod builder and actor (b. 1933).

  • Sukhdev Singh Kang

    Indian judge and politician, 14th governor of kerala (b. 1931).

  • James Coyne

    Canadian lawyer and banker, 2nd governor of the bank of canada (d. 2012).

  • Erik Moseholm

    Danish bassist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1930).

  • Torkom Manoogian

    Iraqi-armenian patriarch (b. 1919).

  • Břetislav Pojar

    Czech animator, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Ervin Kassai
  • Jean-Charles Cavaillé
  • Jean-Pierre Hautier

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).

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

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

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


Holidays on October 12, 2012:

  • 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, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 12, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 12, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. 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 12, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 2012 was Adorn by Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 12, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 12, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 12, 2012 was Volvi A Nacer by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 12, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 12, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Volvi A Nacer
  2. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  3. - Sin Respiracion
  4. - Will U Still Love Me Tomorrow
  5. - Mirando Al Cielo

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October 12, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 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

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

The Proposal

The Proposal

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Anne Fletcher

Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson

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 12, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 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

Underemployed

Underemployed

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

October 12, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 12, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Severe Clear by Stuart Woods

Severe Clear

By:

Someone would like to attend Stone Barrington's party as part of Stuart Woods's best-selling series. Stone Barrington is visiting Bel-Air to oversee the grand opening at The Arrington, an ultra-luxe hotel built on the grounds.

Zoo by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

Zoo

By:

A CBS-TV TV SERIES COMING TO LIFE JUNE 30, 2015 This is James Patterson’s greatest book.

Delusion In Death by J. D. Robb

Delusion In Death

By:

The happy hour was an after-work drink at a downtown bar. But then the madness began. After twelve minutes of violence and chaos, more than 80 people were dead.

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

Low Pressure by Sandra Brown

Low Pressure

By:

Bellamy Lyston, who was just 12 years old at the time her older sister Susan died in a tornado on Memorial Day, was still very young. Bellamy Lyston's fear of storms was a legacy from the tornado that decimated her …

October 12, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 12, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cinders

Cinders

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Visual novel

Publisher: MoaCube

Mario Tennis Open

Mario Tennis Open

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock

Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 (PSN), PlayStation Vita

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: BBC Worldwide

Baka and Test

Baka and Test

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Romantic comedy, Slice of life

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

Platform: Microsoft Windows, iOS, OS X, Android, Linux

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Atari

history

Who was the US President on October 12, 2012?

On October 12, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 2012?

On October 12, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 2012?

On October 12, 2012 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 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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