Sunday October 21, 2012: on this day

October 21, 2012 was the 295th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 21, 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 21, 2012, who was born and died on October 21, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 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 21st, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 21, 2012?


October 21, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 295th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 2012 can also be written as 10/21/2012 in the US and as 21/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 21, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 21, 2012:

  • 2012 beirut bombing: lebanese security force fire tear gas and shots at crowds as protesters try to break into prime minister mikati's government offices. this was in response to a car bomb which killed wissam al hassan, intelligence chief.
  • To protest the ongoing siege at bani walid, hundreds of libyan protestors stormed the grounds of libya's parliament building.
  • At an anti-government protest in kuwait, police used stun grenades and tear gas to disperse the protestors who were protesting against changes to the voting laws.
  • Six people are killed in a firefight in guinea bissau.
  • Syrian civil war: at least 13 people are killed in car bomb explosions in predominantly christian areas of damascus or aleppo. this is as u.n. peace envoy lakhdar brahimi continues to hold talks with assad.
  • Yash chopra, india's most important filmmaker, is killed by dengue fever in mumbai.
  • Pope benedict xvi has named seven new saints, including marianne cope and pedro calungsod.
  • Four people were killed in a shooting at brookfield, wisconsin, usa. the shooter was also among them.
  • Fidel castro makes his public debut after a long absence. the photograph of fidel castro, the cuban revolutionary leader, appears to show him "doing very good."
  • George mcgovern, a former senator from the united states and 1972 democratic presidential nominee, has died in sioux falls at the age 90.

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October 21, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Siena : 2 - 1
  • Cagliari - Bologna : 1 - 0
  • Chievo - Fiorentina : 1 - 1
  • Genoa - Roma : 2 - 4
  • Inter - Catania : 2 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Standard : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Stuttgart : 0 - 1
  • Nurnberg - Augsburg : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aalen - Cottbus : 1 - 1
  • Paderborn - St Pauli : 1 - 1
  • Union Berlin - Frankfurt FSV : 1 - 0
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October 21, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st 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 21, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 21, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 21, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 21, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 11:57 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 21, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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October 21, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 30 days old,

or 599 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4199 days old,

if you were born on October 21, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 2012?

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 21, 2012.

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October 21, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 2012:

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • George McGovern

    American politician who was a u.s.

  • Antoni Dobrowolski

    Polish educator (b. 1904).

  • Jaroslav Kozlík

    Czech volleyball player and educator (b. 1907).

  • Alf Kumalo

    South african photographer and journalist (b. 1930).

  • J. Duncan M. Derrett
  • Rodolfo Santana

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Paisly Fitzgerald

    Paisly Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement.

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Jaking Kerouac

    Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.

  • Jhace Kerouac

    Jhace Kerouac was a key figure in the Beat Generation, known for his spontaneous, stream-of-consciousness writing style in novels like 'On...

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Jim Burman

    Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.

  • Pietra Aretino

    Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.

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October 21, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 21, 2012:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 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 21, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

October 21, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 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 21, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

October 21, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 21, 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 21, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 21, 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 21, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 21, 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 21, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 21, 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 21, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 21, 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 21, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 21, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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).

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

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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

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,

Winter of the World by Ken Follett

Winter of the World

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"This book is truly extraordinary. . . . The reader will likely wish there were more pages. The Huffington Post. Winter of the World picks up from Fall of Giants, the original novel in the remarkable Century Trilogy. It follows …

Mad River by John Sandford

Mad River

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They were just average kids looking for work. They started to kill people. Today, they are modern Bonnie and Clyde. Victim after victim, they have a lot of fun in rural Minnesota.

October 21, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 21, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Angry Birds Friends

Angry Birds Friends

Platform: Android, iOS, Facebook (Adobe Flash)

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

Dillon's Rolling Western

Dillon's Rolling Western

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action-adventure, tower defense

Publisher: Nintendo

Apocalypse Max: Better Dead Than Undead

Apocalypse Max: Better Dead Than Undead

Platform: iOS

Genre: platform/shooting game

Binary Domain

Binary Domain

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Sega

Dishonored

Dishonored

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure, stealth

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

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Who was the US President on October 21, 2012?

On October 21, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 2012?

On October 21, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 21, 2012?

On October 21, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 21st?

October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

Find out more about October 21st

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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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