Thursday October 12, 2017: on this day

October 12, 2017 was the 285th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 12, 2017 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 12, 2017, who was born and died on October 12, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B), movies (e.g. The Lost City of Z, directed by James Gray), TV series (e.g. Dismissed) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 2017?


October 12, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 285th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 2017 can also be written as 10/12/2017 in the US and as 12/10/2017 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 2017 in October 2017 calendar

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October 12, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 2017:

  • In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • Pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, caitlan coleman and their families in the kurram valley. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2017 kobe steel data falsification scandal: as previously reported, october 9, kobe steel, japan's third largest steelmaker, has now admitted to further falsifying product data. customers requested steel wire products that did not conform to their specifications. this scandal has now affected approximately 500 customers. (reuters),
  • As previously reported, kobe steel, japan's third largest steelmaker, has admitted to falsifying product data. customers requested steel wire products that did not conform to their specifications. this scandal has now affected approximately 500 customers. (reuters),
  • Tropical depression 23w (2017): at least 54 people are killed in floods and landslides that occurred in yen bai, hoa binh and other provinces of vietnam. 39 others remain missing. (bbc),
  • October 2017 northern california wildfires - several local safety officials reported that at least 31 people were killed in the 17 fires. 400 others are missing.
  • Local safety officials reported that at least 31 people were killed in the 17 fires. 400 others are missing.
  • Membership in unesco - the united states trump administration announces that the government of israel plans to withdraw from unesco. (the washington post).
  • New york police department and london metropolitan police service are investigating alleged sexual assault allegations against harvey weinstein, an american film producer.
  • Amazon has placed roy price, chief of amazon studios, on immediate leave of absence. this follows allegations that price harassed isa dick hackett's daughter philip k. dick and ignored rose mcgowan’s claims of sexual assault by harvey weinstein.
  • Deandre harries is beaten: deandre harris is a black man who was beaten by white supremacists at the unite the right rally. he surrenders to charlottesville after being issued an arrest warrant for an attack on a white supremacist at the same rally.
  • After being served with an arrest warrant for an attack on a white supremacist at the unite the right rally in charlottesville, deandre harris turns himself in.
  • Trumpcare executive order - president donald trump signs an executive ordering allowing the sale and purchase of health insurance plans exempted from certain obamacare regulations, including purchases across state lines.
  • Donald trump signs an executive decree allowing for the sale of insurance plans exempted from certain obamacare regulations, including purchases that are effective across state lines.
  • Asteroid nears earth in 2017: nasa predicts that the apollo-group-type, asteroid 2012tc4 (approximately 5 m (49 feet) in diameter), will pass earth at a distance of 0.000335252 au (50.150 km; 31160 mi), well within earth's orbit. (cbc),
  • Nasa predicted that the apollo-group-type asteroid 2012 tc4 (approximately 5 m (49 ft in diameter) will pass at a distance of 0.000335252 au (50.150 km; 31160 mi) from earth. this is well within the orbit of the moon. (cbc),
  • The united states announces its decision to withdraw from unesco. israel immediately follows.

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October 12, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 12, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.31
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $156.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $76.49
  • General Electric GE: opens at $23.05
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.56

Exchange Rates on October 12, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.8447 EUR
  • 1 USD = 112.259 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.7536 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2777 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.2473 CAD
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October 12, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th 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 12, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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October 12, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 2017 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:21 pm and setting at 03:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 05, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Nov 04, 2017.

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Who was born on October 12, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

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October 12, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 6 years 5 months old,

or 77 months and 16 days old,

or 337 weeks

or 2359 days old,

if you were born on October 12, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 2017?

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 12, 2017.

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October 12, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 2017:

  • Margarita D'Amico

    Venezuelan journalist (b. 1938).

  • Carlos Alberto Visentín
  • Silvio Briard
  • André Ravéreau
  • Hu Bo

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

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October 12, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 12, 2017:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 9th and October 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 12, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 12, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - Look What You Made Me Do
  4. - 1-800-273-8255
  5. - Despacito

October 12, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 2017 was Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 12, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)
  2. - Rockstar
  3. - 1-800-273-8255
  4. - Unforgettable
  5. - Rake It Up

October 12, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 12, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 9th and October 15th.

October 12, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 12, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 9th and October 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Despacito
  2. - Mi Gente
  3. - Escapate Conmigo
  4. - Felices Los 4
  5. - Bailame

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October 12, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

The Bye Bye Man

The Bye Bye Man

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Stacy Title

Starring: Douglas Smith, Lucien Laviscount, Cressida Bonas, Michael Trucco

Country: United States of America

October 12, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dismissed

Dismissed

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Benjamin Arfmann

Ghosted

Ghosted

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Matt Baker

Bizim Hikaye

Bizim Hikaye

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Yasin Uslu

Good Game

Good Game

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mary Ratliff

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2017

Directed by: William H. Macy

October 12, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 12, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur

The Sun and Her Flowers

By:

Rupi Kaur is the #1 New York Times bestseller in milk and honey. Now, her eagerly awaited second collection, poetry. This is a vibrant, transcendental journey about healing and growth.

It by Stephen King

It

By:

Stephen King's classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller is now a major motion movie. It tells the story of seven adults returning to their hometown to face a horror they first encountered as teens...an evil that doesn't have a …

Killing England by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Killing England

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The Revolutionary War, as it never was before.

Origin by Dan Brown

Origin

By:

The #1 New York Times Bestseller (October 2017), by the author of The Da Vinci Code. Bilbao (Spain) Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology, religious iconology, visits the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in order to witness a major announcement: the …

The Cuban Affair by Nelson DeMille

The Cuban Affair

By:

INCREDIBLE #1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER FROM THE HEROIC #1 New York Times bestselling author, Night Fall and Plum Island, Nelson DeMille's new novel features a new character--U.S.

October 12, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 12, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on October 12, 2017?

On October 12, 2017 the US President was Donald John Trump (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 2017?

On October 12, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 2017?

On October 12, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for October 2017?

October 2017 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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