Saturday October 13, 2012: on this day

October 13, 2012 was the 287th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 13, 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 13, 2012, who was born and died on October 13, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 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 13th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 13, 2012?


October 13, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 287th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 2012 can also be written as 10/13/2012 in the US and as 13/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 13, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 13, 2012:

  • President of mauritania mohamed ould abdel aziz was shot.
  • Israel launched four airstrikes in response to multiple rockets being fired across its border. two militants belonging to a salafist jihadist group were killed and another one was wounded in northern gaza strip.
  • At least 15 people are killed in a suicide bombing that occurred at darra adam khel, a pakistani market.
  • Mexican drug war: manuel torres felix, one the sinaloa cartel's leaders, is killed by the mexican army.
  • Insurgency in north caucasus: three islamic militants and a russian soldier die in a skirmish at the north caucasus republic dagestan.
  • Gerhard richter's abstraktes bild was painted in 1994 by eric clapton. it is an auction record for a work of living art.
  • Reuters reports that google's dominance in the search engine market is being threatened by an antitrust lawsuit from the u.s. federal trade commission.
  • Los angeles residents watch as the u.s. space shuttle endeavour glides through the city on a gigantic trolley bound for a museum. it has cut down hundreds of trees along its path.
  • Syria bans turkish civilian flights over syrian territory, just days after turkey intercepted an illegal cargo flight from syria.
  • After recent sexual abuse allegations, the uk's department of health will investigate sir james savile's appointment to head a taskforce that oversees the broadmoor hospital. in the late 1980s, he was appointed to this position.
  • Due to violence at the stade leopold senghor, dakar, a match between senegal & ivory coast in africa cup of nations qualifier has been abandoned
  • Giovanni trapattoni, ireland's soccer manager, refuses to resign despite widespread condemnation from television analysts, fans, and print media. he was humiliated by germany in the 2014 fifa world cup qualifying match - uefa group c.
  • Sligo rovers win their first league title for nearly 40 years, beating st patrick's athletic 3-2 at the showgrounds.

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October 13, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alcorcon - Mirandes : 4 - 0
  • Barcelona B - Sp Gijon : 3 - 0
  • Guadalajara - Ponferradina : 2 - 0
  • Lugo - Murcia : 2 - 1
  • Villarreal - Huesca : 1 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barrow - Dartford : 0 - 0
  • Ebbsfleet - Alfreton Town : 0 - 0
  • Gateshead - Cambridge : 0 - 0
  • Hereford - Braintree Town : 0 - 0
  • Hyde United - Tamworth : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Elgin - Montrose : 6 - 1
  • Queens Park - Annan Athletic : 2 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bournemouth - Leyton Orient : 2 - 0
  • Carlisle - Notts County : 0 - 4
  • Colchester - Stevenage : 1 - 0
  • Crawley Town - Bury : 3 - 2
  • Hartlepool - Doncaster : 1 - 1
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October 13, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th 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 13, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 13th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 13, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 13, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 13, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 05:34 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 13, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:

  • Sacha Baron Cohen
    Sacha Baron Cohen

    Sacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.

  • Margaret Thatcher
    Margaret Thatcher

    British politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.

  • Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston

    Kelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.

  • Kate Walsh
    Kate Walsh

    Kate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Jerry Jones
    Jerry Jones

    American football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.

  • Pamela Tiffin
    Pamela Tiffin

    American actress.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Philippe Torreton
    Philippe Torreton

    Philippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.

  • John Lone
    John Lone

    Hong kong-american actor.

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October 13, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 15 days old,

or 597 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4184 days old,

if you were born on October 13, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 2012?

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 13, 2012.

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October 13, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 13, 2012:

  • Gary Collins
    Gary Collins

    American television host and actor.

  • Tomonobu Imamichi

    Japanese philosopher and academic (b. 1922).

  • Stuart Bell

    English lawyer and politician (d. 2012).

  • Eduardo de Gregorio

What famous deaths happened on October 13th?

Famous deaths on October 13th:

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Bea Benaderet
    Bea Benaderet

    Bea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.

  • Barbara Kent
    Barbara Kent

    Canadian-born american actress (b. 1907).

  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving

    English actor and manager (b. 1838).

  • Nils Asther
    Nils Asther

    Actor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.

  • Donald Houston
    Donald Houston

    Actor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.

  • Hershey Chocolates

    Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.

  • Bhumibol Adulyadej

    Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

  • Louise Glück

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet known for her lyrical and insightful work.

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October 13, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 13, 2012:

  • RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
  • Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
  • French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.

Observances on October 13, 2012:

  • International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
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October 13, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 13, 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 13, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 13, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 13, 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 13, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 2012 was Adorn by Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 13, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 13, 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 13, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 13, 2012 was Volvi A Nacer by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 13, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 13, 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 13, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 13, 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 13, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 13, 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 13, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 13, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Into The Fire by Dakota Meyer and Bing West

Into The Fire

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"The Story of Dakota" . . will be told for generations."--President Barack Obama, from remarks given at Meyer's Medal of Honor ceremonyIn the fall of 2009, Taliban insurgents

How Children Succeed by Paul Tough

How Children Succeed

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"Drop the flashcards - grit, character and curiosity are more important than cognitive skills. A powerful wake-up call ."--People: Why are some children successful while others fail?

Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon

Telegraph Avenue

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"A brilliant writer and a magical prose stylist Michikokakutani, New York Times New York Times bestseller, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon, has taken readers to amazing places: New York City

This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz

This Is How You Lose Her

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Pulitzer Prize-winner JunotDiaz's first book Drown established him as a significant new writer with "the dispassionate eyes of a journalist" and "the tongue of a poet". (Newsweek).

Mugged by Ann Coulter

Mugged

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An honest book about race is rare. This is one of very few Thomas Sowell's best Thomas Sowell books. For decades the Left has played the role of heroes in a civil rights movement, from which they were mostly absent. …

October 13, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 13, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Diamond Trust of London

Diamond Trust of London

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: indiePub

Cytus

Cytus

Platform: iOS, Android, PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Mobile)

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Rayark Games

Dungelot

Dungelot

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Roguelike

Eyewire

Eyewire

Platform: Webbrowser (WebGL)

Genre: Puzzle, Citizen Science

Gunslinger Stratos

Gunslinger Stratos

Platform: Arcade, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Romance

Publisher: Square Enix, Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on October 13, 2012?

On October 13, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 2012?

On October 13, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 13, 2012?

On October 13, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 13th?

October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
  • 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
  • 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (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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