What happened on Wednesday October 12, 2016?

Here's what happened on October 12, 2016:

• Ashura Bombing in Afghanistan A devastating terrorist attack targeted Shiite Muslims commemorating Ashura, one of their holiest religious observances. The bombing resulted in at least 12 fatalities and 28 injuries. Additionally, authorities revised the death toll from a previous day's attack on a Kabul Shiite shrine to 17 casualties.
• Iraqi Prime Minister Rejects Turkish Involvement in Mosul Operation During the Iraqi Civil War, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi firmly rejected Turkey's claim that Turkish forces should participate in the military operation to reclaim Mosul from militant-controlled territories.
• John Stumpf Resigns from Wells Fargo Following a major scandal involving unethical sales practices, John Stumpf stepped down from his roles as CEO and Chairman of Wells Fargo, marking a significant moment in corporate accountability.
• Rohingya Insurgency in Myanmar Intense fighting erupted in Rakhine State, resulting in 39 deaths over four days. The casualties included 13 police officers and 13 soldiers, highlighting the ongoing ethnic tensions in western Myanmar.
• Burundi Votes to Leave International Criminal Court The Burundian Parliament overwhelmingly voted to withdraw the country's membership from the International Criminal Court, a controversial move signaling potential challenges to international judicial oversight.
• Concentrix Data Breach Exposes Personal Information A significant data security incident occurred at Concentrix, a U.S. company contracted by the British government, where personal information including bank statements and National Insurance numbers were inadvertently sent to other claimants.
• Auston Matthews' Historic NHL Debut Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Auston Matthews made NHL history by scoring an unprecedented 4 goals in his debut game against the Ottawa Senators, a remarkable achievement in professional hockey.
• Janet Jackson Announces Pregnancy Pop star Janet Jackson revealed she is expecting her first child at the age of 50, generating significant media attention and discussion about late-life pregnancy.
• James Charles Breaks Beauty Industry Barrier At just 17 years old, James Charles became the first male spokesperson for CoverGirl, marking a significant milestone in challenging traditional gender norms in the beauty and cosmetics industry.

Events in 2016

October 12, 2016: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 12, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 12, 2016:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.22
• Apple AAPL: opens at $117.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.11
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.92
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $154.97

Exchange Rates on October 12, 2016:

• 1 USD = 0.9078 EUR
• 1 USD = 104.264 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.82 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3233 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.3272 CAD

October 12, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 286th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 2016 can also be written as 10/12/2016 in the US and as 12/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 2016 in October 2016 calendar

Famous people died on October 12, 2016:

• Pietro Diana
• Santino Maestri
• Italo Picini
• Marie-Louise Tenèze
• Gerhard Wimberger
• Dylan Rieder

Famous people who died in 2016

Famous people who died on October 12th

October 12, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey - Closer
2. twenty one pilots - Heathens
3. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
4. Major Lazer Featuring Justin Bieber & MO - Cold Water
5. DJ Snake Featuring Justin Bieber - Let Me Love You

October 12, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 2016 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk - Starboy
2. D.R.A.M. Featuring Lil Yachty - Broccoli
3. Drake Featuring WizKid & Kyla - One Dance
4. Rihanna - Needed Me
5. Drake Featuring Rihanna - Too Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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October 12, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 12, 2016 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 2016 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 12, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:25 pm and setting at 03:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 2016.

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Your place in the Universe on October 12, 2016

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Someone born on October 12, 2016 is:

8 years 2 months old,

or 98 months and 2 days old,

or 426 weeks and 3 days old,

or 2985 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 2016?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 12, 2016.

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