Wednesday October 03, 2012: on this day

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What day of the week was October 03, 2012?


October 03, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 277th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 2012 can also be written as 10/3/2012 in the US and as 3/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 03, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 03, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 03, 2012:

  • The turkish police in hatay province confronts syrian refugees living in rented homes with the decision to join a refugee camp, or return to syria.
  • At least 34 people were killed in a series of bombings on the saadallah al-jabiri square, northwestern aleppo. jabhat al nusra, an al qaeda-linked group, claims responsibility.
  • Turkey's armed forces attacked targets in syria as a response to an attack by the syrian army on akcakale, a turkish border town. five people were killed.
  • A number of blasts are heard striking an arms stockpile at the hezbollah-controlled bekaa valley, lebanon.
  • Riot police clash in iran with protestors who are against the collapse the country's currency, rial.
  • Papua new guinea recognizes kosovo's independence.
  • The united states begins an investigation into the september 11 attack on the u.s. consulate at benghazi, libya. walid faraj is a survivor of the attack but has not been interrogated.
  • Tens of thousands marching more than 300 km to delhi, india's poorest farmers, in jan satyagraha to demand reform of land under the banner ekta parishad.
  • Atv-3 is destroyed a few days later than originally planned. the remaining parts sink in the pacific ocean. the next mission with iss, the first commercial resupply flight with spacex dragon, is scheduled to launch on october 8th at 12:35 gmt. for 28 october, unberthing and splashdown will be carried out. orbital sciences will conduct two cygnus dockings with the iss. in april 2013, follow albert einstein atv (4). atv-5 is scheduled for april 2014.
  • After what were described as "significant technical faults" during the bidding process, the government decided to cancel the award of the rail franchise to firstgroup for the united kingdom's west coast main line.

October 03, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 03, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 03, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.65
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $664.86
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.75
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.86
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $209.94

Exchange Rates on October 03, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.48 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9871 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9382 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2845 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 101.32 JPY

October 03, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Middlesbrough - Derby : 2 - 2
  • Nott'm Forest - Blackburn : 0 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol Rvs - Cheltenham : 0 - 1

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October 03, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd 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 03, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 03, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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October 03, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 03, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 03, 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 03, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 08:22 pm and setting at 11:12 am.

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 03, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 3rd:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Lena Headey
    Lena Headey

    Lena headey is a british actress best known for her role as cersei lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Chubby Checker
    Chubby Checker

    Chubby checker is an american singer-songwriter best known for popularizing the dance style 'the twist' with his hit song of the same name.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Bud abbott was an american comedian and actor, best known as the straight man of the comedy duo abbott and costello.

  • Shannyn Sossamon
    Shannyn Sossamon

    American actress, dancer, and musician.

  • Clémence Poésy
    Clémence Poésy

    French actress well-known for her role as fleur delacour in harry potter films.

  • Neve Campbell
    Neve Campbell

    Neve campbell is a canadian actress known for her role as sidney prescott in the scream film series.

  • Ruggero Raimondi
    Ruggero Raimondi

    Ruggero raimondi is an italian singer and actor known for his powerful bass voice and acclaimed performances in opera productions worldwide.

  • Gore Vidal
    Gore Vidal

    American playwright, critic and novelist.

  • Carmen Russo
    Carmen Russo

    Genoa, italy -- miss teenage italy (1972).

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How old is someone born on October 03, 2012?


Someone born on October 03, 2012 is:

11 years 7 months old,

or 139 months and 20 days old,

or 607 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4250 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 03, 2012?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 03, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 03, 2012.

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October 03, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 03, 2012:

  • Abdul Haq Ansari

    Indian theologian and scholar (d. 2012).

  • Albie Roles

    English manager and footballer (d. 2012).

  • Robert F. Christy

    Canadian-american physicist and astronomer (d. 2012).

  • Francesco Soliano
  • Farrell Till
  • Leszek Kamiński
  • Jean-Louis Lagadec

What famous deaths happened on October 3rd?

Famous deaths on October 3rd:

  • Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh

    American actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Ronnie Barker
    Ronnie Barker

    British comedian and actor, who is a bit overweight, was a co-star in "the two ronnies," a british television sitcom.

  • Bruce Paltrow
    Bruce Paltrow

    American film and television producer (born 1943).

  • Zachary Scott
    Zachary Scott

    American actor (b. 1914).

  • Charles Collingwood
    Charles Collingwood

    At 68, newscaster (chronicles) dies.

  • Macil Guthrie

    Macil Guthrie was a Canadian folk singer and guitarist who played a significant role in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Dub Taylor

    Renowned American character actor known for his work in Western films.

  • Sayward Bowen

    Canadian politician known for her advocacy for women's rights and education.

  • Jarl Kulle

    Renowned Swedish actor known for his versatile performances.

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October 03, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 03, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 03, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 03, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 03, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. 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 03, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 2012 was Adorn by Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 03, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 03, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 03, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 03, 2012 was No Me Compares by Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 03, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 03, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Compares
  2. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  3. - Sin Respiracion
  4. - Mirando Al Cielo
  5. - Cabecita Dura

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October 03, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 03, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Lincoln

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

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 03, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 03, 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

Release year: 2012

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Bad Education

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Pedro Almodovar

Hotel Hell

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Derrick Granado

Studio C

Studio C

Release year: 2012

Starring: Matthew Meese, Mallory Everton, Jason Gray, Whitney Call

Country: United States of America

October 03, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 03, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

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.

No Easy Day by Mark Owen, Kevin Maurer

No Easy Day

By:

This is the #1 New York Times bestseller first-person account from a Navy SEAL who witnessed the final moments of the terrorist mastermind and confronted him.

Joseph Anton by Salman Rushdie

Joseph Anton

By:

Salman Rushdie was phoned by a BBC journalist on Valentine's Day 1989. He told him that he had been sent to death by Ayatollah Khomeini.

Winter of the World by Ken Follett

Winter of the World

By:

"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 …

October 03, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 03, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doom 3 BFG Edition

Doom 3 BFG Edition

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Nvidia Shield

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Double Fine Happy Action Theater

Double Fine Happy Action Theater

Platform: Xbox 360 with Kinect (Xbox Live Arcade)

Genre: Casual game

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Dead Trigger

Dead Trigger

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror,action role-playing

Publisher: Madfinger Games

Dragon Ball Z: For Kinect

Dragon Ball Z: For Kinect

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!

Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: D3 Publisher Bandai Namco Games

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Who was the US President on October 03, 2012?

On October 03, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 03, 2012?

On October 03, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 03, 2012?

On October 03, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 3rd?

October 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Toys "r" us lenders have cancelled the bankruptcy auction of the brand name and other intellectual properties and instead plan on reviving the babies "r" us and toys "r" us brands.
  • 2017 - Isil releases video footage showing two alleged russian soldiers captured in the syrian civil war. russia, however, denies these claims.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban launch an offensive into kunduz, which they briefly captured last summer. (nine entertainment company now). a bomb in kabul kills one and injures two.

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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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