Tuesday October 23, 2012: on this day

October 23, 2012 was the 297th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 23, 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 23, 2012, who was born and died on October 23, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 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 23rd, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 23, 2012?


October 23, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 297th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2012 can also be written as 10/23/2012 in the US and as 23/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 23, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 2012:

  • An israeli artillery strike in the northern gaza strip has resulted in at least one death and two more injuries.
  • Iraqi insurgency: at most eight people are killed by car bombings or mortar attacks in baghdad's various districts.
  • A young pakistani man who lost his father to drones in march 2011 along with 40 others, seeks to stop british intelligence being shared with the cia. this is the first legal challenge by english courts to britain's participation in the drones campaign.
  • Skyfall, the 23rd james bond movie, will receive its royal debut at london's royal albert hall.
  • Sunil gangopadhyay, a prominent bengali novelist and poet, has died in kolkata, the capital of west bengal.
  • Mumbai authorities are investigating the death of yash chopra last weekend. he was previously believed to have died from dengue fever.
  • European commissioners discuss a proposal to the european parliament for a 40% quota of women in corporate boards.
  • At least 12 people are killed and 60 injured in a fire at tainan's hospital.
  • Suspected: a "very loud explosion" in khartoum and a "huge flame" at khartoum's military factory are being investigated.
  • Yesterday's conviction of scientists in italy for failing to predict the 2009 l'aquila earthquake of 2009, luciano maiani, head of italy's disaster agency, resigns in protest against the harsh treatment of his coworkers.
  • After being attacked by a great white shark, a surfer was killed in southern california.
  • At 23:30 bst, the analogue tv signal from northern ireland is permanently turned off. this completes the final stage in the uk's digital switchover. after 38 years, ceefax, which was the first teletext information provider in the world, is also ending.
  • Sheikh hamad bin khalifa al thani visits gaza strip as the emir of qatar. this is the first visit by a head of state since hamas took control of the territory in 2005.
  • George entwistle, director general of bbc, appears before the house of commons culture, media and sport committee, to answer questions regarding the corporation's handling of the allegations of sexual abuse against jimmy savile.
  • Over allegations of phone hacking, four civil suits were filed against trinity mirror (publisher of the uk newspaper daily mirror).
  • Japanese justice minister keishu takaka, who was elected on october 1, has resigned amid scandals over alleged ties with an organized crime syndicate.
  • Jean urquhart and john finnie, two msps from the scottish national party, resigned over their stance on nato. this effectively reduced the party's absolute majority to just two in the scottish parliament.

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October 23, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 23, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.13
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $631.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.77
  • General Electric GE: opens at $21.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.53

Exchange Rates on October 23, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.87 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9922 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9324 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2479 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 103.68 JPY

October 23, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Crystal Palace : 1 - 1
  • Blackpool - Nott'm Forest : 2 - 2
  • Bristol City - Burnley : 3 - 4
  • Cardiff - Watford : 2 - 1
  • Ipswich - Derby : 1 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brentford - Coventry : 2 - 1
  • Bury - Hartlepool : 2 - 1
  • Carlisle - Oldham : 3 - 1
  • Crawley Town - Milton Keynes Dons : 2 - 0
  • Crewe - Swindon : 2 - 1

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Accrington - York : 0 - 1
  • AFC Wimbledon - Bristol Rvs : 3 - 1
  • Burton - Port Vale : 1 - 1
  • Cheltenham - Plymouth : 2 - 1
  • Chesterfield - Fleetwood Town : 1 - 2
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October 23, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 23, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 23rd, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on October 23, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 23, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 02:46 pm and setting at 02:08 am.

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 23, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

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October 23, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 5 days old,

or 596 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4174 days old,

if you were born on October 23, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 2012?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 23, 2012.

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October 23, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 2012:

  • Wilhelm Brasse

    Polish photographer (b. 1917).

  • Sunil Gangopadhyay

    Indian poet and author (d. 2012).

  • William Joel Blass

    American soldier, lawyer, and politician (d. 2012).

  • Michael Marra

    Scottish singer-songwriter (b. 1952).

  • Roland de la Poype

    French soldier and pilot (b. 1920).

  • Corrado Lojacono
  • Luis de Llano Palmer

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

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October 23, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 2012:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 23, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One More Night
  2. - Gangnam Style
  3. - I Knew You Were Trouble
  4. - Some Nights
  5. - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together

October 23, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Clique
  3. - Adorn
  4. - Mercy
  5. - Pop That

October 23, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 23, 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 22nd and October 28th.

October 23, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Incondicional
  3. - Will U Still Love Me Tomorrow
  4. - Dutty Love
  5. - Volvi A Nacer

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October 23, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 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 23, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 23, 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

On Cinema

On Cinema

Release year: 2012

Starring: Gregg Turkington, Tim Heidecker

Country: United States of America

October 23, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Phantom by Jo Nesbø

Phantom

By:

Harry Hole thought that he was fleeing the traumas of Oslo and his detective career when he moved to Hong Kong.

Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

Heroes of Olympus: The Mark of Athena

By:

Percy, Hazel and Frank meet in Camp Jupiter, which is the equivalent of Camp Halfblood in Rome, and travel to the Land Beyond the Gods to finish a dangerous quest.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

Zoo by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

Zoo

By:

A CBS-TV TV SERIES COMING TO LIFE JUNE 30, 2015 This is James Patterson’s greatest book.

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 23, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crosswords Plus

Crosswords Plus

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Double Fine Happy Action Theater

Double Fine Happy Action Theater

Platform: Xbox 360 with Kinect (Xbox Live Arcade)

Genre: Casual game

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Beatmania IIDX 20: Tricoro

Beatmania IIDX 20: Tricoro

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami Corporation

Emperors SaGa

Emperors SaGa

Platform: GREE Mobage NTT DoCoMo

Publisher: Square Enix

Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock

Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 (PSN), PlayStation Vita

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: BBC Worldwide

history

Who was the US President on October 23, 2012?

On October 23, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 2012?

On October 23, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 2012?

On October 23, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 23rd

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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.

Discover how October 2012 calendar looked like.

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