Monday October 08, 2012: on this day

October 08, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 282nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 2012 can also be written as 10/8/2012 in the US and as 8/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on October 08, 2012:

• Mexican drug war: initial reports by the mexican navy suggest that heriberto lazo lazcano lazcano (the top leader of los zetas' most dangerous mexican criminal group) may have been shot and killed during a shootout. his identity is currently being confirmed by forensic tests.
• Media general sold the tampa tribune and tbo.com to revolution capital group for $9.5 million.
• After a teenager from the united kingdom was forced to have emergency surgery after drinking a cocktail that contained liquid nitrogen, scientists warn about the dangers.
• Luxembourg is the location of partial replacement of european court of justice members.
• Nigerian police have arrested 13 people in connection to the lynchings of four students at university who were accused of stealing mobile phones and laptops in rivers state.
• After a bomb exploded on their convoy in maiduguri, the nigerian military opened fire. 35 people were killed. both civilians as well as military personnel are thought to have been among those who died.
• Hugo chavez is elected president of venezuela for the fourth time with 54.47% of votes and an historic high turnout.
• After the vote of no confidence in libya's parliament, mustafa a.g. abushagur is removed from office; abdurrahim el–keib takes over the position.
• President benigno aquino, of the philippines, announces that the government reached an outline peace deal with the moro islamic liberty front regarding the mindanao region.
• Laurent lamothe, haiti's prime minister, announces a new sin tax on gambling, alcohol and cigarettes in order to fund a new education fund.
• Shinya yamanaka, a japanese scientist and john b. gurdon, a british scientist, won the nobel prize for medicine 2012 for their discovery that end-stage cells can be reprogrammed into pluripotent forms.
• Strathclyde police advises against the use of legal intoxicant annihilation (or mary joy), as it has been previously noted in the shetland islands, lancashire, and tyneside.

October 08, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 08, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.15
• Apple AAPL: opens at $646.88
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.64
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.87
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $210.02

Exchange Rates on October 08, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.31 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9769 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9331 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2878 CNY
• 1 EUR = 101.54 JPY

October 08, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Dresden : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Hercules - Real Madrid B : 2 - 4

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Monaco - Chateauroux : 0 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Levadeiakos - Panthrakikos : 0 - 3

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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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 08, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 08, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:35 pm and setting at 02:51 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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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 2012

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Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

• Bella Thorne

  Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

• Matt Damon

  American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

• Bruno Mars

  American singer, songwriter and record producer.

• Nick Cannon

  Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

• Raaj Kumar

  Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

• Sigourney Weaver

  American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

• Paul Hogan

  Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

• Chevy Chase

  American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

• Stephanie Zimbalist

  Movie actress.

• Claude Jade

  One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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You are 11 years 6 months old,

or 138 months and 12 days old,

or 601 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4212 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 2012?

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 08, 2012.

Famous people died on October 08, 2012:

• Eric Lomax

  Scottish author, "the railway man" is a critically acclaimed novel by the railway man, which has been called a horror story.

• Varsha Bhosle

  Indian playback singer known for her work in Bollywood films.

• Marilou Diaz-Abaya

  Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1955).

• Nawal Kishore Sharma

  Indian politician, 20th governor of gujarat (b. 1925).

• Donnie Butcher
• Rafael Lesmes
• Leopoldo García Colín
• John Tchicai

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

• Fernando Lamas

  Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

• Phyllis Calvert

  British actress (born 1915).

• Nigel Bruce

  British actor (d. 1953).

• Eduardo Ciannelli

  Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

• Willy Brandt

  German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).

• Reford

  Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

• Jacques Derrida

  Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

• Marianita May

  Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

• Naftula Herz Imber

  Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

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Holidays on October 08, 2012:

• Columbus Day - This holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
• French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
• Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
• Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
• Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
• RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 2012:

• World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]

October 08, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 08, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 08, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 2012 was Adorn by Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 08, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 08, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 2012 was Volvi A Nacer by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

October 08, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Carlos Vives - Volvi A Nacer
2. Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
3. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Sin Respiracion
4. Leslie Grace - Will U Still Love Me Tomorrow
5. Roberto Tapia - Mirando Al Cielo