Thursday October 18, 2012: on this day

October 18, 2012 was the 292nd day of the year 2012, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 18, 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 18, 2012, who was born and died on October 18, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 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 18th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 2012?


October 18, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 292nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2012 can also be written as 10/18/2012 in the US and as 18/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 18, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 2012:

  • Civil war in syria: at least 40 civilians were killed in military airstrikes by the syrian government in maaret al numan, idlib governorate.
  • South of sanity is a fictional feature film that was shot in antarctica.
  • Sylvia kristel, a dutch actress and the first star in adult cinema, has died.
  • Gene kerrigan, a veteran irish writer, wins the golden dagger
  • Newsweek, an american weekly news magazine, announces that it will stop publishing its print editions on december 31st and will be moving to an online-only format.
  • After a 20% drop in profits, google stock is temporarily suspended from trading on nasdaq.
  • Tens of thousands of workers take part in anti-austerity protests throughout greece.
  • For two-year terms that begin in 2013, argentina, australia and luxembourg are elected to the united nations security council.
  • Boy scouts of america released documents totaling over 15,000 pages regarding allegations of sexual abuse made by more than 1200 leaders during the period 1965-1985.

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October 18, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $639.59
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.65
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.81
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.91

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.29 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9856 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9244 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2503 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 103.61 JPY
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October 18, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 18, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:51 am and setting at 09:44 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 18, 2012?


Famous people born on October 18, 2012:

  • Julianna Travis

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  • James Lewis

    Australian newsmaker, first child of mitch lewis and sarah lewis, radio newsreader.

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 11 days old,

or 597 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4180 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 2012?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 18, 2012.

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October 18, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 2012:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Slater Martin

    American basketball player, american athlete.

  • Brain Damage

    American wrestler (d. 2012).

  • George Mattos

    American pole vaulter (d. 2012).

  • Albert Lee Ueltschi

    American pilot and businessman, founded flightsafety international (b. 1917).

  • David S. Ware

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2012).

  • Marvin Lambert

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

  • Diavian Babbage

    Diavian Babbage was a mathematician and inventor, known for designing the first mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine.

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

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October 18, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 2012:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 18, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 18, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One More Night
  2. - Gangnam Style
  3. - Live While We're Young
  4. - Some Nights
  5. - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

October 18, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 18, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Clique
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Adorn
  5. - No Lie

October 18, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 2012 was Algo Me Gusta De Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 18, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 18, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Incondicional
  3. - Dutty Love
  4. - Will U Still Love Me Tomorrow
  5. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol

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October 18, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 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

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

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

October 18, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

October 18, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

NYPD Red by James Patterson, Marshall Karp

NYPD Red

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NYPD Red is an elite task force that protects Manhattan's most powerful and wealthy citizens. They are called when a Hollywood producer of fame is poisoned on day one of the Manhattan film festival, Hollywood on the Hudson.

A Wanted Man by Lee Child

A Wanted Man

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Features Lee Child's short story, "Not a Drill", and an excerpt from Make Me!" The indomitable Reacher burns the pages ."--USA Today. Four people are in a car trying to reach Chicago by morning.

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.

The Round House by Louise Erdrich

The Round House

By:

The Round House was awarded the National Book Award for Fiction. Louise Erdrich returns home to the territory where she first published her bestseller,

The Price Of Politics by Bob Woodward

The Price Of Politics

By:

Learn how and why Washington isn't functioning. Bob Woodward's newly reported, thirty-five page Afterword to his national bestseller The Price of Politics provides a detailed, often verbatim, account of what actually happened.

October 18, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

ChronoBlade

ChronoBlade

Platform: Facebook, iOS, Android

Genre: ARPG

Publisher: nWay Games

Endgame: Syria

Endgame: Syria

Platform: HTML5, Android

Genre: Trading card game newsgame

Crusader Kings 2: Sword of Islam

Crusader Kings 2: Sword of Islam

Genre: Grand strategy

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

Amy

Amy

Platform: Xbox 360,[1] PlayStation 3

Genre: Survival horror, stealth

Publisher: Lexis Numérique

Assassin's Creed III

Assassin's Creed III

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii U[4] Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure, stealth

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on October 18, 2012?

On October 18, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 2012?

On October 18, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 2012?

On October 18, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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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