Friday October 05, 2012: on this day

October 05, 2012 was the 279th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 05, 2012 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 05, 2012, who was born and died on October 05, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 05, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. One More Night by Maroon 5), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. The Greatest Event In Television History) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 5th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 05, 2012?


October 05, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 279th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 2012 can also be written as 10/5/2012 in the US and as 5/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 05, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 05, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 2012:

  • A sustained bombing campaign is being launched against homs, a syrian city. this is the worst that it has seen in five years.
  • Workers claim that a rubber bullet fired by the police kills a miner near rustenburg. lonmin, a national union of mineworkers branch leader, is shot to death at his marikana home in south africa.
  • Anglo platinum limited, the world's largest platinum producer, fires 12,000 south african workers after striking over working conditions. according to the corporation, 39,000 ounces of its output has been lost due to strikes. this is equivalent to 700 million rand ($82.3million; ps51million) in revenue.
  • Fungal meningitis is a serious condition that can cause death in the united states. it has been reported in at least 47 cases.
  • According to the british high court, abu hamza al-masri, an islamist cleric, and four other suspected terrorists are allowed to be extradited immediately to the united states for trial on terrorist charges.
  • A british court will allow a torture case relating to the 1950s mau mau uprising to proceed.
  • Los angeles police department is unable to obtain a warrant after a texas federal judge blocks them from obtaining 1970's tapes of conversations between a manson family member, and his attorney. la police believe that this evidence could be used to solve more than one dozen murders.

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October 05, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 05, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.59
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $665.20
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.23
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.03
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $211.15

Exchange Rates on October 05, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.65 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.978 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9295 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 102.55 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.8075 GBP

October 05, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Germinal - Gent : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Werder Bremen : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Frankfurt FSV - Paderborn : 1 - 1
  • Hertha - Munich 1860 : 3 - 0
  • St Pauli - Union Berlin : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - Sevilla : 2 - 0
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October 05, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th 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 05, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 5th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 05, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 05, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 05, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 12:52 pm.

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 05, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:

  • Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet

    English singer and actress.

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...

  • Maja Salvador
    Maja Salvador

    Maja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.

  • Imran Khan
    Imran Khan

    Pakistani politician and cricketer.

  • Sophie Favier
    Sophie Favier

    Lyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).

  • Marie Laforêt
    Marie Laforêt

    French actress and singer.

  • Guy Pearce
    Guy Pearce

    British-australian actor, writer, and dancer.

  • Bob Geldof
    Bob Geldof

    Irish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Karen Allen
    Karen Allen

    American actress.

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October 05, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 24 days old,

or 599 weeks

or 4193 days old,

if you were born on October 05, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 05, 2012?

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 05, 2012.

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October 05, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 2012:

  • Raoul De Keyser

    Raoul De Keyser was a Belgian abstract painter known for his minimalist compositions.

  • Claude Pinoteau

    French film director and screenwriter (d. 2012).

  • Keith Campbell

    English biologist and academic (b. 1954).

  • Vojin Dimitrijević

    Croatian-serbian lawyer and activist (b. 1932).

  • Edvard Mirzoyan

    Georgian-armenian composer and educator (b. 1921).

  • James W. Holley III

    American dentist and politician (b. 1926).

  • Ibérico Saint-Jean
  • Massimo Vannucci
  • István Gyurasits
  • Mino Auletta
  • Luis Gómez Llorente
  • Mariano Ramos

What famous deaths happened on October 5th?

Famous deaths on October 5th:

  • Rodney Dangerfield
    Rodney Dangerfield

    Rodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Andrew Keir
    Andrew Keir

    Actor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.

  • Barbara Nichols
    Barbara Nichols

    Actress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.

  • Charles Napier
    Charles Napier

    American singer and actor (d. 2011).

  • Leonard Rossiter
    Leonard Rossiter

    British actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).

  • Odester Jobs

    Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.

  • Kimothy Jobs

    Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.

  • Glema Jobs

    Glema Jobs was a co-founder of Apple Inc.

  • Steve Jobs

    American entrepreneur and one of the pioneers of the computer revolution.

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October 05, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 05, 2012:

  • World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
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October 05, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 05, 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 05, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 05, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 05, 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 05, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 2012 was Adorn by Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 05, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 05, 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 05, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 05, 2012 was No Me Compares by Alejandro Sanz, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 05, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 05, 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 05, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 05, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

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

Country: United States of America

Lincoln

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

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

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

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 05, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 05, 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

The Greatest Event in Television History

Release year: 2012

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Bad Education

Bad Education

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Pedro Almodovar

Hotel Hell

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 05, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 05, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Obama'S America by Dinesh D'Souza

Obama'S America

By:

Dinesh Dauza, creator of 2016: Obama's America (#1 New York Times Bestseller), outlines Obama's plans from the end of his presidency in this #1 New York Times bestseller.

Zoo by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

Zoo

By:

A CBS-TV TV SERIES COMING TO LIFE JUNE 30, 2015 This is James Patterson’s greatest book.

The Oath by Jeffrey Toobin

The Oath

By:

Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Work

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.

October 05, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 05, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cherry Tree High Comedy Club

Cherry Tree High Comedy Club

Platform: Windows PC

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Capcom

Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers

Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Xbox 360; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: bitComposer Games Maximum Games

BlayzBloo: Clone Phantasma

BlayzBloo: Clone Phantasma

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Arc System Works

Apocalypse Max: Better Dead Than Undead

Apocalypse Max: Better Dead Than Undead

Platform: iOS

Genre: platform/shooting game

Double Dragon: Neon

Double Dragon: Neon

Platform: PlayStation 3 (PSN) Xbox 360 (XBLA) Microsoft Windows

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: JP Arc System Works

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Who was the US President on October 05, 2012?

On October 05, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 2012?

On October 05, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 05, 2012?

On October 05, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 5th?

October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
  • 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.

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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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