What happened on Wednesday October 10, 2012?

About October 10th, 2012, in brief:

  • Historical events: American scientists Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking research into the molecular mechanisms of G protein-coupled receptors, a critical area in understanding cellular communication.
  • Day of the week: October 10th, 2012 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: One More Night by Maroon 5
  • Popular movie: The Avengers directed by Joss Whedon

More about October 10th, 2012? See below for more news and curiosities on October 10th, 2012.

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October 10, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 10, 2012:

  • Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded American scientists Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking research into the molecular mechanisms of G protein-coupled receptors, a critical area in understanding cellular communication.
  • Syrian Civil War: Strategic Town Seized by Rebels During the Syrian Civil War, rebel forces successfully captured Maarrat al-Nu'man, a strategically important town located on the main road connecting Damascus and Aleppo, significantly disrupting government supply lines.
  • Lance Armstrong Doping Scandal Developments The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) submitted a detailed report to the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) presenting witness-based evidence of Lance Armstrong's doping, with cyclist George Hincapie admitting to performance-enhancing drug use during part of his career.
  • Turkish Intervention: Syrian Passenger Plane Diverted Turkish fighter jets intercepted and forced a Syrian passenger plane traveling from Moscow to Damascus to land in Ankara, Turkey, under suspicions of carrying undeclared military cargo, escalating tensions in the region.
  • U.S. Military Leadership Transition in Afghanistan President Obama nominated General John R. Allen for the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) position, with General Joseph Dunford set to succeed him as the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) commander in Afghanistan.
  • Major Defense Industry Merger Collapse BAE Systems and EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) terminated their proposed merger talks due to significant political and regulatory differences, marking a major setback in the European defense industry consolidation efforts.
  • Pussy Riot Legal Proceedings A Moscow court partially granted an appeal for one of the Pussy Riot members during a hearing, signaling potential shifts in the high-profile political protest case that had drawn international attention.
  • Astronomical Discovery of Spiral Structure European Southern Observatory (ESO) astronomers discovered an unexpected and intricate spiral structure surrounding the carbon star R Sculptoris, providing new insights into stellar evolution and cosmic formations.
  • Pope's Multilingual Address Pope Benedict XVI expanded his weekly Vatican address by incorporating Arabic, symbolizing an effort to enhance interfaith dialogue and communication with Arabic-speaking communities.

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October 10, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 10, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 10, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.80
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $639.74
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.61
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $207.82

Exchange Rates on October 10, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.16 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9819 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9391 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2833 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 100.436 JPY

October 10, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Stockport - Wrexham : 2 - 3
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What day of the week was October 10, 2012?


October 10, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 284th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 10, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 10, 2012:

  • Alex Karras
    Alex Karras

    Renowned NFL player for the Detroit Lions who later became a successful actor, known for his versatility in sports and entertainment.

  • Kyaw Zaw

    Burmese commander and politician (b. 1919).

  • Basil L. Plumley

    American sergeant (b. 1920).

  • Piotr Lenartowicz

    Polish philosopher and educator (b. 1934).

  • Mark Poster

    American philosopher and educator (b. 1941).

  • Sam Gibbons

    American captain and politician (b. 1920).

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October 10, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 10, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 10, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

  1. - One More Night youtube
  2. - Gangnam Style youtube
  3. - Some Nights youtube
  4. - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together youtube
  5. - Blow Me (One Last Kiss) youtube

October 10, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 2012 was Adorn by Miguel, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

  1. - Adorn
  2. - Pop That
  3. - Put It Down
  4. - Turn On The Lights
  5. - No Lie
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October 10, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th 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 10, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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October 10, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 10, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:34 am and setting at 03:56 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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How old is someone born on October 10, 2012?


Someone born on October 10, 2012 is:

12 years 4 months old,

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or 4511 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 2012?

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