What happened on Wednesday October 17, 2012?

Here's what happened on October 17, 2012:

• Syrian-Turkish Border Tensions Escalate Turkish artillery responded to a Syrian bomb that landed in Turkey's Hatay Province, signaling increasing military tensions between the two countries.
• FBI Arrests Terrorist Plotting New York Bank Bombing Mohammed Nafis was apprehended by the FBI for an elaborate terrorist plot to detonate a massive 1,000-pound car bomb in front of the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City.
• Inquiry Launched into Jimmy Savile Hospital Allegations Former barrister Kate Lampard was appointed by the UK Department of Health to lead a comprehensive investigation into allegations of misconduct by Jimmy Savile within hospital settings.
• UNAMID Peacekeeper Killed in Sudan Ambush During a violent ambush in Hashaba, Sudan, one United Nations peacekeeping soldier was killed, and three others were wounded, highlighting ongoing regional instability.
• Greek Austerity Protests Tens of thousands of Greeks demonstrated against stringent austerity measures, reflecting widespread economic discontent.
• Discovery of Alpha Centauri Bb Exoplanet Scientists announced the discovery of Alpha Centauri Bb, an exoplanet orbiting the closest star system to our Solar System, marking a significant astronomical finding.
• Lance Armstrong Resigns from LIVESTRONG In the wake of mounting doping allegations, Lance Armstrong stepped down as chairman of LIVESTRONG, the anti-cancer charity he founded.
• Return of King Norodom Sihanouk's Remains to Cambodia The mortal remains of former Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk were being transported back to Cambodia, marking a significant moment in the nation's mourning and historical remembrance.
• U.S. Navy Sailors Arrested in Okinawa Two U.S. Navy sailors were taken into custody on allegations of raping a Japanese woman in Okinawa, causing potential diplomatic tensions.
• UK Police Apologize for Taser Incident with Blind Man The Lancashire Police issued a formal apology after an officer mistakenly used a Taser on a blind man, believing his white cane was a samurai blade. The incident was referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission for further investigation.
• Northern Mariana Islands Governor Survives Impeachment Attempt Governor Benigno Fitial narrowly avoided impeachment when the House of Representatives voted 10 against and 9 for the resolution, allowing him to retain his political position.

Events in 2012

October 17, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 2012

October 17, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 17, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.62
• Apple AAPL: opens at $648.87
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.30
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.77
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $201.21

Exchange Rates on October 17, 2012:

• 1 USD = 79.02 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9778 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9222 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2545 CNY
• 1 EUR = 103.64 JPY

October 17, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Clyde - Elgin : 2 - 2

October 17, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 291st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 2012 can also be written as 10/17/2012 in the US and as 17/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

Famous people died on October 17, 2012:

• Émile Allais

  Legendary French alpine ski racer who dominated the sport in the 1930s, winning multiple world championship gold medals and revolutionizing...

• Henry Friedlander

  German-american historian and author (b. 1930).

• Kōji Wakamatsu
• Sylvia Kristel
• Francesco Saba Sardi

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on October 17th

October 17, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

October 17, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique
3. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
4. Miguel - Adorn
5. 2 Chainz Featuring Drake - No Lie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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October 17, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 09:42 am and setting at 08:41 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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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 2012

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Someone born on October 17, 2012 is:

12 years 6 months old,

or 150 months and 26 days old,

or 655 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4591 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 2012?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 17, 2012.

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