What happened on Saturday October 20, 2012?

Here's what happened on October 20, 2012:

• Mass Protests Against UK Austerity Measures Tens of thousands of protesters march through London, Glasgow, and Belfast to demonstrate against the United Kingdom's austerity policies, reflecting widespread public discontent with economic governance.
• Boko Haram Attack in Nigeria Suspected Boko Haram militants launch a devastating attack on Potiskum in northern Nigeria, destroying multiple buildings and killing at least 23 people, further highlighting the terrorist group's ongoing violence in the region.
• UN Diplomatic Efforts in Syrian Civil War UN special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi from the Arab League meets with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem in Damascus, attempting to negotiate a temporary ceasefire for the upcoming Eid al-Adha holiday, highlighting international diplomatic efforts to reduce conflict.
• Israeli Interception of Gaza Aid Vessel The SV Estelle, a schooner claiming to carry humanitarian aid, is boarded and diverted to Ashdod by Israeli naval forces while attempting to breach the Gaza blockade. Israel denies the presence of any aid on board, emphasizing the ongoing maritime tensions.
• Deadly Clashes in Southeastern Turkey Overnight violence in southeastern Turkey results in 9 fatalities, including 6 security personnel and 3 suspected Kurdish militants, reflecting the ongoing tensions in the region's complex ethnic and political landscape.
• UN Sanctions Against M23 Rebels The United Nations Security Council announces plans to impose sanctions on leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's M23 rebel group for violating an international arms embargo, demonstrating international efforts to curb regional conflict.
• Potential Death of Khamis Gaddafi Reports suggest Khamis Gaddafi, the youngest son of Muammar Gaddafi, was killed during the fighting in Bani Walid. At 29 years old, he had been previously reported dead multiple times during the Libyan civil conflict, adding uncertainty to the claim.
• Noam Chomsky Visits Gaza Renowned Jewish-American philosopher, linguist, and human rights activist Noam Chomsky makes his first visit to Gaza, attending a seminar with local intellectuals and thinkers, symbolizing international intellectual engagement with the region.
• Conflicting Reports on Moussa Ibrahim's Capture Libyan authorities in Tripoli claim to have captured Muammar Gaddafi's former spokesman Moussa Ibrahim near Tarhouna, 40 miles southeast of Tripoli. However, an audio message later surfaced online with Ibrahim asserting he remains free, creating uncertainty about his actual status.
• Flooding Forces Evacuation at Lourdes Severe flooding compels hundreds of pilgrims to evacuate the historic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France, disrupting religious activities and highlighting environmental challenges.

Events in 2012

October 20, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 2012

October 20, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Juventus - Napoli : 2 - 0
• Lazio - Milan : 3 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Mechelen : 1 - 2
• Genk - Germinal : 3 - 0
• Gent - Kortrijk : 0 - 1
• Lierse - Charleroi : 0 - 1
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Club Brugge : 4 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Schalke 04 : 1 - 2
• Ein Frankfurt - Hannover : 3 - 1
• Fortuna Dusseldorf - Bayern Munich : 0 - 5
• Leverkusen - Mainz : 2 - 2
• Werder Bremen - M'gladbach : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Dresden - Braunschweig : 0 - 2
• Regensburg - FC Koln : 2 - 3

October 20, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 294th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 2012 can also be written as 10/20/2012 in the US and as 20/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

Famous people died on October 20, 2012:

• John McConnell

  Environmentalist and peace activist who is widely credited as a founder of Earth Day, promoting global environmental awareness and...

• Paul Kurtz

  Prominent American philosopher, skeptic, and secular humanist who founded the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) and played a significant...

• E. Donnall Thomas

  American physician and academic, nobel prize laureate (d. 2012).

• Dave May

  American baseball player (b. 1943).

• Przemysław Gintrowski

  Polish poet and composer (b. 1951).

Famous people who died in 2012

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October 20, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 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 20, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 20, 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 20th is Libra.

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October 20, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 20, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:47 pm and setting at 10:50 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 20, 2012

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Someone born on October 20, 2012 is:

12 years 6 months old,

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or 652 weeks and 4 days old,

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 20, 2012.

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