Sunday October 12, 2014: on this day

About October 12th, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant: Islamic State claims responsibility in a triple suicide bombing that killed 26 Kurds in Iraq's Diyala Province and an attack on Anbar Province, which killed the head of security.
  • Day of the week: October 12th, 2014 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Hugh Jackman, Josh Hutcherson
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor
  • Popular movie: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels directed by Guy Ritchie

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What day of the week was October 12, 2014?


October 12, 2014 was a Sunday and it was the 285th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 2014 can also be written as 10/12/2014 in the US and as 12/10/2014 in UK and Europe.

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October 12, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 2014:

  • Islamic state of iraq and the levant: islamic state claims responsibility in a triple suicide bombing that killed 26 kurds in iraq's diyala province and an attack on anbar province, which killed the head of security.
  • Tribal clashes in libya cause at least 21 deaths in post-civil war violence
  • On the weekend, at least 21 people were killed in tribal clashes in libya.
  • Over the last week, 26 people were killed in tribal clashes within nigeria's plateau state.
  • 2014 pacific typhoon season: at least 28 people are hurt on okinawa and kyushu, with 150,000 evacuated when typhoon vongfong is approaching.
  • On the japanese islands kyushu and okinawa, at least 28 people have been injured. 150,000 were evacuated when typhoon vongfong approaches.
  • 2014 north indian ocean cyclone season: eastern india feels the effects of cyclone hudhud, which arrives around noon in the vicinity of visakhapatnam. at least three people have been killed in andhra pradesh. (ap),
  • Cyclone hudhud, which arrives at noon in eastern india near visakhapatnam, has a devastating impact on eastern india. at least three people have died in andhra pradesh. (ap),
  • Ebola virus in the united states 2014: texas nurse tested positive for ebola. the first american to get the disease is a health care worker. secondary contact is rare in the us.
  • A texas nurse tests positive for ebola. the first american to be infected with ebola is a health care worker. this is also the first case of secondary contact in the united states.
  • Bosnia and herzegovina general elections, 2014.: dragan covic and bakir izetbegovic seem to have won the bosniak and croat seats in the presidency. however, it is too close to call for the serb seat.
  • Bakir izetbegovic appears to have been elected president of the bosniak and croat countries, while dragan covic is in the serb race.
  • Bolivian general elections, 2014: bolivian voters go to the polls with incumbent president evo morales winning a landslide victory with 60% of the vote.
  • Bolivian voters go to the polls in general elections. the incumbent president evo morales won a stunning victory with 60% of the vote.

October 12, 2014: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 12, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Las Palmas : 0 - 0
  • Llagostera - Sabadell : 0 - 1
  • Lugo - Zaragoza : 3 - 3
  • Sp Gijon - Leganes : 2 - 1

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Bradford : 3 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Avellino - Carpi : 1 - 0
  • Catania - Bari : 2 - 3
  • Crotone - Pescara : 1 - 4
  • Latina - Bologna : 1 - 2
  • Livorno - Trapani : 6 - 0

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October 12, 2014: 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, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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October 12, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 2014 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 2014 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, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:34 pm and setting at 12:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 08, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Nov 06, 2014.

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Who was born on October 12, 2014?


Famous people born on October 12, 2014:

  • Samia Ali

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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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How old is someone born on October 12, 2014?


Someone born on October 12, 2014 is:

9 years 7 months old,

or 115 months and 7 days old,

or 501 weeks

or 3507 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 2014?

There are 147 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, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 12, 2014.

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October 12, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 2014:

  • Graham Miles

    English snooker player (b. 1941).

  • Ali Mazrui

    Kenyan-american political scientist, philosopher, and academic (d. 2014.

  • Roberto Telch

    Argentinian footballer and coach (b. 1943).

  • Roberto Cordeschi
  • Emilio Picasso

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, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 12, 2014:

  • 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, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 6th and October 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 12, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 2014 was All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor, according to the music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 12, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - All About That Bass
  2. - Shake It Off
  3. - Anaconda
  4. - Black Widow
  5. - Bang Bang

October 12, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 2014 was Anaconda by Nicki Minaj, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 12, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Anaconda
  2. - Black Widow
  3. - Don't Tell 'Em
  4. - Hot Boy
  5. - Fancy

October 12, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 12, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 6th and October 12th.

October 12, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 12, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 6th and October 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Eres Mia
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - No Me Pidas Perdon
  5. - Odio

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October 12, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Big Hero 6

Release year: 2014

Written by:

Directed by: Don Hall, Chris Williams

Starring: Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung, T.J. Miller

Country: United States of America

Nebraska

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States of America

Fruitvale Station

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Ryan Coogler

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand

Country: United States of America

Lone Survivor

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

October 12, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 2014 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 Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

The Equalizer

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Blockbustaz

Release year: 2014

Intruders

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Adam Schindler

Constantine

Constantine

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

October 12, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 12, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

The Best of Me

By:

"Everyone believed that infinite love was possible. It was something she believed in when she was 18 years old. "High school students Amanda Collier (high school) and Dawson Cole (high school) fell in love, deeply and irrevocably, in the spring …

The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters

The Paying Guests

By:

Bestseller "Volcanically Sexy" (USA Today), about a widow who takes a young couple into her home in London, 1920s.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

By:

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When Nick's intelligent and beautiful wife vanishes, presents are being wrapped and reservations made.

Personal by Lee Child

Personal

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * Jack Reacher is back in a fast-moving, action-packed and suspenseful new book by Lee Child. The army can be reorganized, but you cannot leave it.

This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein

This Changes Everything

By:

The Shock Doctrine author, the most important book to date. A brilliant explanation of why climate crisis is threatening us to abandon our core "free market" principles.

October 12, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 12, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Castaway Paradise

Castaway Paradise

Platform: Facebook, Android, IOS, Windows

Publisher: Stolen Couch Games

Spider-Man Unlimited

Spider-Man Unlimited

Platform: iOS, Android, Windows Phone

Genre: Endless runner

Publisher: Gameloft

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

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

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: JP Square Enix

Football Manager 2015

Football Manager 2015

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

Genre: Sports, business simulation

Publisher: Sega

Civilization Revolution 2

Civilization Revolution 2

Platform: iOS, Android, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: 2K Games

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Who was the US President on October 12, 2014?

On October 12, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 2014?

On October 12, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 2014?

On October 12, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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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 2014?

2014 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Six people were killed when six Indonesian police officers opened fire on suspected militants in Jakarta.
  • Spillover from the Syrian Civil War in Lebanon: Sources confirm that Majid bin Mohammad al-Majid has been captured by Lebanon. He is the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, responsible for the recent bombing attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Somali Civil War (2009-present), 11 people killed in bomb attack outside a Somali hotel in Mogadishu. (Standard Media),

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What was the calendar for October 2014?

October 2014 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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