Tuesday October 30, 2012: on this day

About October 30th, 2012, in brief:

  • Historical events: Syrian civil war: Qatar claims that the government of Syria is conducting a "war against extermination" of its citizens. An activist group claims that at least 50 people have been killed in the country.
  • Day of the week: October 30th, 2012 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Adam Copeland, Dan Castellaneta
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: One More Night by Maroon 5
  • Popular movie: Moneyball directed by Bennett Miller

More about October 30th, 2012? See below for more news and curiosities on October 30th, 2012.

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What day of the week was October 30, 2012?


October 30, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 304th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 30, 2012 can also be written as 10/30/2012 in the US and as 30/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 30, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 30, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 30, 2012:

  • Syrian civil war: qatar claims that the government of syria is conducting a "war against extermination" of its citizens. an activist group claims that at least 50 people have been killed in the country.
  • Qatar claims that the government of syria is conducting a "war against extermination" of their citizens.
  • An activist group estimates that at least 50 people are killed in the country.
  • All opposition to the rule of the bahraini regime is illegal
  • Anglo american platinum miners were attacked by police in rustenburg (south africa) with stun grenades, tear gas, and rubber bullets.
  • Fernando vidal, a bolivian journalist, is set on fire on radio.
  • Warsame shire awale, a somali poet, playwright, and songwriter is murdered in mogadishu.
  • J. bernlef, a major dutch writer, dies in amsterdam.
  • Amnesty international, human rights watch and amnesty international urge qatar to free mohammed al-ajami. he is being held on charges of inciting to overthrow government systems and insulting the emir.
  • Alan bennett, ahead of the premiere preview of his new play, reveals that it was born out of disquiet over the national trust. he laments the nation being turned into a "captive marketplace" where public life displays a "diminution in magnanimity."
  • Tamasin day-lewis and daniel day-lewis donated cecil day day-lewis, poet laureate, his archive - including manuscripts and a letter by w. h. auden - to oxford university's bodleian libraries.
  • The stone roses will perform a number of shows in 2013, including their first london performance since their reunion.
  • For us$4.05 billion, the walt disney company buys lucasfilm ltd. from george lucas. the rights to star wars and indiana jones franchises are included in the deal.
  • The united nations and aid workers raise concerns about rising food costs and increased cholera in haiti after hurricane sandy, which has claimed at least 52 lives, caused by the disaster.
  • Hurricane sandy hits new jersey near atlantic city. it causes widespread flooding and has caused at least 29 deaths in northeastern united states.
  • Victoire ingabire is sentenced by rwanda's highest court to eight years imprisonment for conspiring to harm the country with war and terror and to minimize the 1994 rwanda genocide.
  • The representatives of tolkien estate forbid the organizers of a free public event on homo floresiensis.
  • Afghanistan hosts its first professional men's boxing match--hamid rahimi versus said mbelwa--in kabul.
  • The fourth round of 2012-13 football league cup sees arsenal and reading play a 12-goal thriller (7-5) at mad stad - with arsenal leading 4-1 by halftime.

October 30, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 30, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on October 30, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.59 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.999 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9321 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2405 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 103.15 JPY

October 30, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Palermo - Milan : 2 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Gent : 5 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Ascoli - Novara : 2 - 0
  • Bari - Empoli : 2 - 3
  • Cesena - Grosseto : 3 - 2
  • Cittadella - Brescia : 1 - 1
  • Crotone - Verona : 3 - 3

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October 30, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 30th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 30, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 30, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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October 30, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 30, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 30, 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 30, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:20 pm and setting at 09:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 29, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 2012.

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Who was born on October 30, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 30th:

  • Adam Copeland
    Adam Copeland

    Adam copeland, also known as edge, is a retired professional wrestler who achieved fame in the wwe and is known for his multiple...

  • Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta

    Dan castellaneta is an american actor best known for providing the voice of homer simpson on the animated television series the simpsons.

  • Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice

    Fanny brice was a renowned comedian known for her work in vaudeville, broadway, and radio, and for her iconic portrayal of the character...

  • Ashley Graham
    Ashley Graham

    Ashley graham is a well-known american model who is celebrated for her work in promoting body positivity and diversity in the fashion...

  • Gavin Rossdale
    Gavin Rossdale

    An actor and musician from england, bush was the lead singer and rhythm guitar of the rock band.

  • Louis Malle
    Louis Malle

    French director and film maker, who was first recognized for "the lovers", his second film.

  • Nia Long
    Nia Long

    Nia long is an american actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'boyz n the hood' and 'the fresh prince of...

  • Matthew Morrison
    Matthew Morrison

    Matthew morrison is an american actor, singer, and dancer, best known for his role as will schuester on the television show glee.

  • Claude Lelouch
    Claude Lelouch

    He is a french film producer and screenwriter, who rose to fame as a 13-year-old.

  • Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler

    American actor who was most well-known for his role as the brazen, ultra-cool biker arthur fonzie fonzarelli in the tv series happy days.

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How old is someone born on October 30, 2012?


Someone born on October 30, 2012 is:

11 years 7 months old,

or 139 months and 7 days old,

or 605 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4237 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 30, 2012?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 30th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 30, 2012?

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October 30, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 30, 2012:

  • Samina Raja

    Pakistani poet and educator (d. 2012).

  • Franck Biancheri

    French politician (b. 1961).

  • Dan Tieman

    American basketball coach and player (d. 2012).

  • Lebbeus Woods
  • Stefano Giovanardi

What famous deaths happened on October 30th?

Famous deaths on October 30th:

  • Georges Brassens
    Georges Brassens

    French composer, poet, and singer.

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Robert Goulet
    Robert Goulet

    American singer and handsome lead man, who won a tony for the broadway musical "the happy time.

  • Ramon Novarro
    Ramon Novarro

    Mexican-american actor, who was the star of silent film and won wide acclaim with his dashing roles in "the prisoner of zenda", and...

  • Al Molinaro
    Al Molinaro

    American actor (d. 2015).

  • June Duprez
    June Duprez

    Actress (calcutta tiger fang), is killed at 66.

  • Joseph Campbell

    American mythologist known for his work on comparative mythology and the hero's journey.

  • Zakariya al-Razi

    A renowned Persian polymath who made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, alchemy, and philosophy.

  • Emmerich Kálmán

    Emmerich Kálmán was a Hungarian composer best known for his operettas.

  • Roberth Fisk

    Renowned war correspondent and Middle East expert.

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October 30, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 30, 2012:

  • St. Marcel
  • Bl. John Slade
  • St. Theonestus
  • St. Talacrian
  • St. Macarius
  • St. Herbert
  • St. Serapion
  • USA - Mischief Night in some areas (known as Devil's Night in Detroit)
  • Also see October 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Zenobius & Zenobia
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October 30, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 30, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 29th and November 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 30, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 30, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 30, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 30, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. 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. - Die Young

October 30, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 30, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 30, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 30, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Clique
  3. - Adorn
  4. - Mercy
  5. - Pop That

October 30, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 30, 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 29th and November 4th.

October 30, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 30, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Incondicional
  3. - Dutty Love
  4. - Diosa de Los Corazones
  5. - Cabecita Dura

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October 30, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 30, 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

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

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

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

Country: United States of America

October 30, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 30, 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

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

October 30, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 30, 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).

Sleep No More by Iris Johansen

Sleep No More

By:

SLEEP NO MORE Iris Johansen Eve Duncan, forensic sculptor, knows what it is like to be haunted from the past. She fought for Bonnie, her daughter, for years.

The Panther by Nelson DeMille

The Panther

By:

John Corey, an agent of the Anti-Terrorist Task Force, and Kate Mayfield, an FBI agent, were posted to Sana'a in Yemen, one of the most dangerous locations in the Middle East.

Mad River by John Sandford

Mad River

By:

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.

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.

October 30, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 30, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crazy Cars: Hit the Road

Crazy Cars: Hit the Road

Platform: PC, iOS, Android

Publisher: Microïds

Marvel vs. Capcom Origins

Marvel vs. Capcom Origins

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Capcom

Bravely Default

Bravely Default

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Square Enix; INT Nintendo

Asura's Wrath

Asura's Wrath

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

Dead or Alive 5

Dead or Alive 5

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Koei Tecmo

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Who was the US President on October 30, 2012?

On October 30, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 30, 2012?

On October 30, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 30, 2012?

On October 30, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 30th?

October 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon yutu creates landslides and leaves at least four people dead in the philippines.
  • 2017 - Gaza-israel conflict: seven hamas militants are killed when an idf destroys a tunnel that was partially completed from gaza strip's border. it crossed into israeli territory. many more were killed in rescue operations.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: six insurgents and 4 soldiers were killed in a military operation in north sinai governorate.

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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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