What happened on Monday October 01, 2012?

Here's what happened on October 01, 2012:

• Syrian Civil War Escalation Syrian government forces intensified their assault by shelling eastern Damascus, a known rebel stronghold, further escalating the brutal Syrian Civil War.
• California Bans Conversion Therapy for Minors California became the first U.S. state to legally prohibit 'conversion therapy' for minors, a landmark decision in protecting LGBTQ+ youth from harmful psychological practices, effective January 1, 2013.
• African Union Troops Enter Kismayo Following the Battle of Kismayo, African Union troops successfully entered the strategic Somali port, evacuating Al-Shabaab Islamist militants and marking a significant moment in Somalia's ongoing conflict.
• Deadly Suicide Bombing in Afghanistan A devastating suicide bombing in Khost, Afghanistan, claimed the lives of 3 NATO soldiers and 16 Afghan police officers, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Fatal Ferry Collision in Hong Kong A catastrophic ferry collision occurred off the coast of Hong Kong, resulting in 38 fatalities and 102 injuries. The maritime disaster highlighted significant safety concerns in the region's maritime transportation.
• Colombian President Announces Prostate Cancer Diagnosis President Juan Manuel Santos publicly disclosed his prostate cancer diagnosis, affirming that his upcoming surgery would not interrupt ongoing peace negotiations with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
• Chinese Authorities Intervene in Ai Weiwei's Tax Case Chinese authorities shut down the company managing dissident artist Ai Weiwei's affairs, potentially reducing his substantial 15 million yuan tax penalty, in a move seen as a complex political maneuver.

Events in 2012

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

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 2012

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

Stock market quotes on October 01, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.79
• Apple AAPL: opens at $671.50
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.81
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.73
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $208.01

Exchange Rates on October 01, 2012:

• 1 USD = 77.99 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9819 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9383 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2845 CNY
• 1 EUR = 100.5 JPY

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Duisburg - Hertha : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Getafe - Mallorca : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Auxerre - Arles : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• QPR - West Ham : 1 - 2

October 01, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 275th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 2012 can also be written as 10/1/2012 in the US and as 1/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

Famous people died on October 01, 2012:

• Eric Hobsbawm

  Eric Hobsbawm was a renowned British historian and intellectual who made significant contributions to social history and Marxist theory.

• Octavio Getino

  Prominent Spanish-Argentinian screenwriter and film director who was an important figure in Latin American cinema.

• Mark R. Kravitz

  American lawyer and judge (b. 1950).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on October 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

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. P!nk - Blow Me (One Last Kiss)

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 2012 was Adorn by Miguel, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Miguel - Adorn
2. Future - Turn On The Lights
3. 2 Chainz Featuring Drake - No Lie
4. French Montana Featuring Rick Ross, Drake, Lil Wayne - Pop That
5. Brandy Featuring Chris Brown - Put It Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 07:11 pm and setting at 09:20 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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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 2012

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Someone born on October 01, 2012 is:

12 years 6 months old,

or 150 months and 22 days old,

or 655 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4587 days old,

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

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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

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

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