Wednesday October 17, 2012: on this day

October 17, 2012 was the 291st day of the year 2012, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 17, 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 17, 2012, who was born and died on October 17, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 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 17th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 2012?


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

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October 17, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 2012:

  • 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: 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
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October 17, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th 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 17, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 17, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 17, 2012 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on October 17, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 11 days old,

or 597 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4180 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 2012.

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

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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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October 17, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 2012:

  • Émile Allais

    French champion alpine ski racer.

  • Kōji Wakamatsu

    Japanese director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1936).

  • Stanford Ovshinsky

    Stanford Ovshinsky was a physicist and inventor known for his work in amorphous materials and renewable energy technologies.

  • Henry Friedlander

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

  • Milija Aleksic

    English-south african footballer (b. 1951).

  • Jiří Soják
  • Antonio Caruso
  • Karin Stoltenberg
  • Sylvia Kristel
  • Francesco Saba Sardi
  • Harry E. Luther
  • Frank Cross

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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October 17, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 2012:

  • 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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October 17, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 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 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.

October 17, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 17, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 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 17, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 17, 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 17, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 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 17, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 17, 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 17, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO Anastasia Steele, a literature student, meets Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur. He is beautiful, brilliant and intimidating.

This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz

This Is How You Lose Her

By:

Pulitzer Prize-winner JunotDiaz's first book Drown established him as a significant new writer with "the dispassionate eyes of a journalist" and "the tongue of a poet". (Newsweek).

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

By:

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When Nick's intelligent and beautiful wife vanishes, presents are being wrapped and reservations made.

Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot

By:

This riveting historical story of the shocking events surrounding John F. Kennedy's assassination is the sequel to Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln. Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln has been loved by more than a million people. It is a riveting nonfiction work …

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

By:

This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

October 17, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ciel Nosurge

Ciel Nosurge

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Life simulation,[2] social game

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

99 Spirits

99 Spirits

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle, role-playing

Publisher: JP TORaIKI; WW Fruitbat Factory

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!

Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: D3 Publisher Bandai Namco Games

AKB1/149 Renai Sōsenkyo (Love Election)

AKB1/149 Renai Sōsenkyo (Love Election)

Platform: PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita PlayStation 3

Genre: Dating sim

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Wii U

Genre: Sports (hunting)

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on October 17, 2012?

On October 17, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 2012?

On October 17, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 2012?

On October 17, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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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