
Monday October 15, 2012
US date format: 10/15/2012, UK date format: 15/10/2012
It was Monday, under the sign of Libra (see zodiac on October 15, 2012). The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to One More Night by Maroon 5.
Skyfall, directed by Sam Mendes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2012
while NYPD Red by James Patterson, Marshall Karp was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Greatest Event in Television History.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing 99 Spirits or Colors! 3D.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 2012, at October 15 across the years or at October 2012 calendar.

Historical Events
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Holidays
- 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
Events
- Syrian civil war: An Armenian plane destined for the Syrian city of Aleppo is searched by Turkish authorities after being grounded in the east of the country. (National Turk)
- Internationally celebrated teenage activist Malala Yousafzai is sent to the UK for further treatment after being shot in the head by a Taliban gunman. (Reuters)
- Gunmen kidnap five aid workers and their driver in southeastern Niger. (AP via Google News)
- The Philippine government and the largest rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, sign a peace pact. (Al Jazeera)
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Movies
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 15, 2012?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 R&B songs
- Rihanna - Diamonds
- Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique
- Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
- Miguel - Adorn
- 2 Chainz Featuring Drake - No Lie
Top #5 Rock songs
- fun. - Some Nights
- Alex Clare - Too Close
- Phillip Phillips - Home
- Train - 50 Ways To Say Goodbye
- Mumford & Sons - I Will Wait
Top #5 Latin songs
- Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
- Prince Royce - Incondicional
- Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha - Dutty Love
- Leslie Grace - Will U Still Love Me Tomorrow
- Don Omar - Hasta Que Salga El Sol

Sport Games on October 15, 2012
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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TV Series
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How old am I?
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Books
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Videogames
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Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- 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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 15, 2012?
On October 15, 2012 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is October 15, 2012?
On October 15, 2012 the zodiac sign was Libra.
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 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.