What happened on Thursday November 01, 2012?

Here's what happened on November 01, 2012:

• Astronomical Discovery of First Stars Astronomers made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting high-energy radiation suggesting the existence of the universe's first stars, potentially existing 500 million years before the traditionally understood 'big bang'.
• Hurricane Sandy's Devastating Impact Hurricane Sandy caused extensive damage in the United States, resulting in at least 90 fatalities. The storm created widespread disruption, including power outages, fuel shortages, and limited public transportation. Economists estimated potential damages around US $50 billion, though the overall economic impact was expected to be minimal.
• Syrian Civil War Conflict In the ongoing Syrian civil war, rebels launched a significant attack on military checkpoints in the northern Idlib province, killing 28 soldiers. The assault occurred shortly after bombings in Damascus, with five rebels also losing their lives in subsequent gun battles.
• Fuel Tanker Explosion in Riyadh A fuel tank truck crashed and exploded in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, causing a significant tragedy with 26 fatalities and 135 injuries. The incident highlighted the potential dangers of fuel transportation and urban infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Iranian Women Political Prisoners Protest Nine women political prisoners, including prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, initiated a hunger strike at Tehran's Evin prison to protest their detention conditions, drawing international attention to human rights issues in Iran.
• Yellow Fever Outbreak in Darfur A severe yellow fever epidemic struck Darfur, Sudan, resulting in 32 confirmed deaths and at least 50 additional cases. The outbreak underscored the region's ongoing public health challenges and limited medical infrastructure.
• Bloomberg Endorses Obama Over Climate Change New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg publicly supported President Barack Obama's re-election bid, specifically citing the need to address climate change in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
• Indonesian President Receives Royal Honor President Susilo Yudhoyono of Indonesia was awarded the Knighthood of the Order of the Bath by Queen Elizabeth II, symbolizing diplomatic recognition and international respect.

Events in 2012

November 01, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Nov. 01, 2012

November 01, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 01, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $598.22
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.84
• General Electric GE: opens at $21.03
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $194.96

Exchange Rates on November 01, 2012:

• 1 USD = 80.14 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9965 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9318 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2411 CNY
• 1 EUR = 103.69 JPY

November 01, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Genoa - Fiorentina : 0 - 1

November 01, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 306th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 01, 2012 can also be written as 11/1/2012 in the US and as 1/11/2012 in UK and Europe.

November 01, 2012 in November 2012 calendar

Famous people died on November 01, 2012:

• Pascual Pérez

  Pascual Pérez was an Argentine boxer who won the gold medal in the flyweight division at the 1948 Summer Olympics, representing his country...

• Brad Armstrong
• Mitch Lucker
• Renzo Mantero

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on November 1st

November 01, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 01, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

1. Maroon 5 - One More Night
2. Psy - Gangnam Style
3. Fun. - Some Nights
4. Taylor Swift - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
5. Ke$ha - Die Young

November 01, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 01, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique
3. Miguel - Adorn
4. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
5. French Montana Featuring Rick Ross, Drake, Lil Wayne - Pop That

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 1st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 01, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 01, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 01, 2012 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 01, 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 November 01, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 07:45 pm and setting at 10:47 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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Your place in the Universe on November 01, 2012

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Someone born on November 01, 2012 is:

12 years 5 months old,

or 149 months and 22 days old,

or 650 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4556 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 01, 2012?

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 01, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 01, 2012.

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