Wednesday October 17, 2012: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 10/17/2012, UK date format: 17/10/2012

October 17th, 2012 was the 291st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Libra. The day of the week was Wednesday.

The number one song in US was One More Night by Maroon 5.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while Winter of the World by Ken Follett was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Greatest Event in Television History. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Basketball Pro Management or Amnesia Fortnight 2012.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at October 17 across the years or at October 2012 calendar.

October 17, 2012 Events

What happened on October 17, 2012?

Historical Events

During an ambush in Hashaba (Sudan), one UNAMID peacekeeper was killed and three others were wounded.
2012 Syrian-Turkish border fighting: Turkish artillery responds to a Syrian bomb that landed on Turkish territory, Hatay Province.
Two U.S. Navy sailors were arrested for allegedly raping a Japanese woman in Okinawa.
After an officer used a Taser to attack a blind man, the UK's Lancashire Police apologized. The Taser was misinterpreted as a samurai blade by his white cane. The matter has been referred to Independent Police Complaints Commission.
Mohammed Nafis was arrested by the FBI for plotting to set off a car bomb weighing 1,000 lb (454kg) in front of New York's Federal Reserve Bank.
Former barrister Kate Lampard is appointed by the UK's Department of Health to lead an inquiry into allegations that Jimmy Savile was involved in activities at hospitals.
The remains of the former King Norodom Sihanouk are being returned to Cambodia.
The Northern Mariana Islands House of Representatives defeated a resolution of impeachment against Governor Benigno Fitial. There were 9 votes for impeachment and 10 against.
Alpha Centauri Bb is an exoplanet discovered orbiting Alpha Centauri, the closest star system to our Solar System.
Lance Armstrong quits his position as chairman of LIVESTRONG, an anti-cancer charity.
In the wake of mounting doping allegations, Nike, a global manufacturer of athletic apparel, and Trek, a manufacturer of cycling equipment, have revoked their endorsement agreements with Lance Armstrong. Both companies will continue to support LIVESTRONG.
FRS Healthy Energy and 24 Hour Fitness drop Armstrong as well.
Anheuser-Busch says it will let Armstrong's contract expire with them at the end the year. It will continue to support LIVESTRONG.
The FA filed a complaint to UEFA regarding allegations that Danny Rose, a midfielder in the U-21 Euro 2013 qualifying match between England and Serbia, was subject to racial abuse. Rose received a red card after kicking the ball into a stand at the end. This set off a brawl between players and staff from both teams. The allegations are denied by the Serbian Football Association.
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October 17, 2012 Famous Birthdays

Other October 17th famous birthdays

Eminem
BAmerican white rapper with a solid reputation of vulgarity, exhibitionism, irreverence and rage, the apparent requisites for success with...
Rita Hayworth
American actress, who was also one of the most well-known pin-up girls during World War II.
Montgomery Clift
Film actor (From Here to Eternity).
Montgomery Clift
Film actor (From Here to Eternity).

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October 17, 2012 Famous Deaths

Who died on October 17, 2012?

Other October 17th famous deaths

Ingeborg Bachmann
Austrian poet and author.
Raymond Aron
French philosopher, journalist, and sociologist.
Ralph Abernathy
American Civil Rights Activist, founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, founded with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Daniel Emilfork
French actor (Born in 1924).

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October 17, 2012 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Libra

Libra personality

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

Personality of October born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Dragon

Element: Water

Dragon personality

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Can the numbers in October 17, 2012 reveal something about your future ? Find out

October 17, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was October 17, 2012?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

October 17th marks the 290th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 75 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

October 2012 calendar

October	2012
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

October 17, 2012 Holidays and Observances

What is special on October 17, 2012?

Holidays

United States - Black Poetry Day
UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn

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