Monday October 15, 2012: on this day

October 15, 2012 was the 289th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 15, 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 15, 2012, who was born and died on October 15, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 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 15th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 2012?


October 15, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 289th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 2012 can also be written as 10/15/2012 in the US and as 15/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 15, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 2012:

  • Syrian civil war: turkish authorities search an armenian plane bound for aleppo, after it was grounded in the east.
  • After being shot in the head by an afghan gunman, malala yousafzai, a teenage activist who is internationally acclaimed, is sent to the uk.
  • Five aid workers and their driver are kidnapped by gunmen in southeastern niger.
  • A peace pact was signed by the philippine government and the largest rebel group in the country, the moro islamic liberty front.
  • Following allegations of his involvement in lobbying for defense contracts, lieutenant general sir john kiszely has resigned as president of the royal british legion.
  • As protests against austerity continue, the portuguese government has released details of its budget draft for 2013.
  • After a bus carrying 56 students collides with a building near poole, seven people were taken to hospital.
  • After protests against the plan, burma has stated that it won't allow the organisation of islamic cooperation (oic) to open a liaison office within the country.
  • The mo ibrahim prize for achievement in african leadership has no winner.
  • At 89 years old, norodom sihanouk, former king of cambodia, dies in beijing.
  • At a meeting in edinburgh, alex salmond and david cameron, the british prime minister, agree to a deal that will establish the terms for a referendum on scottish independence.
  • Ontario premier dalton mcguinty resigns.
  • Virgin trains has been asked to run the rail franchise for uk's west coast main line. the contract was cancelled after an error in the process.

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October 15, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 15, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.35
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $632.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.37
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.54
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $208.88

Exchange Rates on October 15, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.7 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9808 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9331 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2707 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 101.85 JPY

October 15, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Real Madrid B - Las Palmas : 3 - 2

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Port Vale - Oxford : 3 - 0
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October 15, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th 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 15, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 15, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 15, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 06:55 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 15, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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October 15, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 6 months old,

or 138 months and 4 days old,

or 600 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4204 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 2012?

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 15, 2012.

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October 15, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 2012:

  • Norodom Sihanouk

    Cambodian politician, 1st prime minister of cambodia (b. 1922).

  • Claude Cheysson

    French lieutenant and politician, french minister of foreign affairs (d. 2012).

  • Erol Günaydın

    Turkish actor and screenwriter (b. 1933).

  • Maria Petrou

    Greek-english computer scientist and academic (b. 1953).

  • Pat Ward

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1957).

  • Franco Panizon
  • Alberto Reif
  • Vladimir Čonč
  • Werther Cornieti
  • Fritz Haller
  • Norodom Sihanouk (នរោត្តម សីហនុ)
  • Alfonso Pícaro

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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October 15, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 2012:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 2012:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 15, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 15, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One More Night
  2. - Gangnam Style
  3. - Live While We're Young
  4. - Some Nights
  5. - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

October 15, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 15, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 15, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Clique
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Adorn
  5. - No Lie

October 15, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 2012 was Algo Me Gusta De Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 15, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 15, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Incondicional
  3. - Dutty Love
  4. - Will U Still Love Me Tomorrow
  5. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol

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October 15, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 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

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

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

October 15, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

October 15, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Into The Fire by Dakota Meyer and Bing West

Into The Fire

By:

"The Story of Dakota" . . will be told for generations."--President Barack Obama, from remarks given at Meyer's Medal of Honor ceremonyIn the fall of 2009, Taliban insurgents

Phantom by Jo Nesbø

Phantom

By:

Harry Hole thought that he was fleeing the traumas of Oslo and his detective career when he moved to Hong Kong.

NYPD Red by James Patterson, Marshall Karp

NYPD Red

By:

NYPD Red is an elite task force that protects Manhattan's most powerful and wealthy citizens. They are called when a Hollywood producer of fame is poisoned on day one of the Manhattan film festival, Hollywood on the Hudson.

Dark Storm by Christine Feehan

Dark Storm

By:

Return to the "steamy, dreamy" world (Publishers Weekly), of Christine Feehan's New York Times bestselling Carpathian novel as thundering passions signal an approaching dark force... Buried alive for many

The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

The Casual Vacancy

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October 15, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 15, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

CSR Racing

CSR Racing

Platform: iOS, OS X, Android, Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: NaturalMotion Games

Asura's Wrath

Asura's Wrath

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

Dear Esther

Dear Esther

Genre: Exploration game, art game

Publisher: The Chinese Room Curve Digital (consoles)

Alan Wake's American Nightmare

Alan Wake's American Nightmare

Platform: Xbox 360 Xbox ONE Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure, psychological horror, third-person shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

F1 Race Stars

F1 Race Stars

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii U

Genre: Kart racing

Publisher: Codemasters

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Who was the US President on October 15, 2012?

On October 15, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 2012?

On October 15, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 2012?

On October 15, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

Find out more about October 15th

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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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