What happened on Thursday October 18, 2012?

About October 18th, 2012, in brief:

  • Historical events: Women in the United Kingdom gathered for a vigil supporting Malala Yousafzai, the 14-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot by the Taliban, symbolizing global solidarity for women's education and against extremism.
  • Day of the week: October 18th, 2012 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: One More Night by Maroon 5
  • Popular movie: The Avengers directed by Joss Whedon

More about October 18th, 2012? See below for more news and curiosities on October 18th, 2012.

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October 18, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 2012:

  • Vigil for Malala Yousafzai Women in the United Kingdom gathered for a vigil supporting Malala Yousafzai, the 14-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot by the Taliban, symbolizing global solidarity for women's education and against extremism.
  • Boy Scouts Release Sexual Abuse Documents The Boy Scouts of America released over 15,000 pages of documents detailing sexual abuse allegations involving more than 1,200 scout leaders between 1965 and 1985, bringing to light a significant historical institutional failure in protecting youth.
  • Syrian Civil War Airstrikes Kill Civilians In a devastating military operation, Syrian government forces conducted airstrikes on the rebel-held town of Maaret al-Numan in the Idlib governorate, resulting in the deaths of at least 40 civilians. The attack highlights the brutal nature of the ongoing Syrian Civil War and the significant human cost of the conflict.
  • FBI Arrests Bomb Plot Suspect The FBI arrested a 21-year-old Bangladeshi national who was allegedly planning to detonate what he believed were explosives near the Federal Reserve in New York City, preventing a potential terrorist incident.
  • Google Stock Trading Suspended Following a significant 20% drop in profits, Google's stock was temporarily suspended from trading on NASDAQ after an inadvertent early release of its quarterly financial report, causing market volatility.
  • Newsweek Transitions to Digital-Only Format Newsweek, a prominent American weekly news magazine, announces a major strategic shift by ceasing print publication on December 31st and transitioning to an exclusively online format, reflecting the broader digital transformation in media consumption.
  • Greek Anti-Austerity Protests Tens of thousands of Greek workers participated in widespread protests against government austerity measures, demonstrating significant public discontent with economic policies and potential social unrest.
  • UN Security Council Elections Argentina, Australia, and Luxembourg were elected to two-year terms on the United Nations Security Council, starting in 2013, reflecting the dynamic geopolitical representation in this crucial international body.
  • Sylvia Kristel Passes Away Sylvia Kristel, a pioneering Dutch actress known for her groundbreaking work in adult cinema, has died. She was a significant figure in the entertainment industry who challenged societal norms and paved the way for more open discussions about sexuality in media.
  • Gene Kerrigan Wins Golden Dagger Veteran Irish writer Gene Kerrigan has been awarded the prestigious Golden Dagger, recognizing his significant contributions to crime writing and literary excellence.
  • Unique Film Shot in Antarctica "South of Sanity" is a distinctive fictional feature film that was uniquely filmed in the challenging and remote environment of Antarctica, showcasing the creativity and determination of its filmmakers.

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October 18, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 18, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $92.97
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $639.59
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.65
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.81
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.91

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.29 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9856 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9244 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2503 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 103.61 JPY
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What day of the week was October 18, 2012?


October 18, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 292nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2012 can also be written as 10/18/2012 in the US and as 18/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 18, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 2012:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress famous for her iconic role in the 1970s erotic film series 'Emmanuelle', which made her an international sex symbol and...

  • Slater Martin

    A notable professional basketball player who was a key figure in the NBA during the 1950s.

  • Albert Lee Ueltschi

    American pilot and businessman, founded flightsafety international (b. 1917).

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October 18, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 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 18, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

October 18, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

  1. - Diamonds youtube
  2. - Clique
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Adorn
  5. - No Lie
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October 18, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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October 18, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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October 18, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:51 am and setting at 09:44 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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How old is someone born on October 18, 2012?


Someone born on October 18, 2012 is:

12 years 4 months old,

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