Wednesday October 24, 2012: on this day

October 24, 2012 was the 298th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 24, 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 24, 2012, who was born and died on October 24, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 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 24th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 24, 2012?


October 24, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 298th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 2012 can also be written as 10/24/2012 in the US and as 24/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 24, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 24, 2012:

  • Siege of bani walid (2012): militias loyal the libyan government capture bani walid, with locals claiming 130 civilians were killed by artillery shelling from militia forces.
  • Israel strikes rocket launching locations in gaza as a response to more than 80 rockets being launched into israeli territory by militants. this has resulted in over 80 deaths and thousands of injuries.
  • Sudan blames an israeli airstrike for the explosion at a munition factory south of khartoum.
  • Syrian civil war: un peace envoy lakhdar brahimi stated in cairo that the syrian government had agreed to a ceasefire for the eid al-adha four-day muslim holiday.
  • Gunmen kill a journalist from somaliland while he returns home from work.
  • The republic of ireland's analogue television service is turned off at 10:00 am.
  • A u.s. international trade commission administrative law judge issues a preliminary ruling on a long-running samsung/apple conflict. this decision was in favor of apple's claim on four of six patents at issue.
  • Angela merkel unveiled a memorial to the roma community that was dedicated to them near the reichstag after years of delays, disputes and disagreements over cost and design. this comes amid newspaper references to germany's refusal of asylum applications from roma from kosovo.
  • Sir norman bettison, chief constable of west yorkshire police, resigns in protest at his involvement in the aftermath the 1989 hillsborough disaster.
  • After a landmark hearing at the supreme court of england and wales, 174 former employees of birmingham city council were granted permission to file equal pay legislation claims for lost bonuses. this ruling increases the time frame for these claims from six months up to six years.
  • The uk's director for public prosecutions will review the 2009 crown prosecution service decision not to prosecute jimmy savile on allegations of sexual abuse.
  • Jerome kerviel, a former societe generale trader, loses his appeal against the five-year sentence for forgery & breach of trust that he received in 2010.
  • Creflo dollar’s world changers church international, in college park, georgia, has shot and killed a former maintenance worker.
  • A 17-year old resident of westminster, colorado was arrested by police. he is accused of trying to kidnap jessica ridgeway, 10, and then killing her.
  • Three people are killed, two are seriously wounded and a gunman remains at large following shootings at two locations in downey, los angeles, california. the victims were a resident and a business located next to a coca-cola factory.
  • The agreement between the welsh government and the british government gives wales limited borrowing power to finance large projects.
  • Pope benedict xvi announces a 24-november 2012 consistory to create six new cardinals: james michael harvey and bechara boutros al-rahi as well as baselios cleemis and john olorunfemi onaiyekan.

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October 24, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 24, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.49
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $621.44
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.16
  • General Electric GE: opens at $21.43
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.44

Exchange Rates on October 24, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.79 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9934 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9326 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.248 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 103.48 JPY

October 24, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackburn - Sheffield Weds : 1 - 0
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October 24, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th 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 24, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 24, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 24, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 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 24, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:16 pm and setting at 03:11 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 24, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:

  • Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline

    American actor and director.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Martin Campbell
    Martin Campbell

    New zealand producer and director.

  • Mallika Sherawat
    Mallika Sherawat

    Mallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.

  • Tim Pocock
    Tim Pocock

    Tim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Sammy Petrillo
    Sammy Petrillo

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Natalie Anderson
    Natalie Anderson

    Tv actress.

  • Lincoln Lewis
    Lincoln Lewis

    Soap opera actor.

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October 24, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 4 days old,

or 596 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4173 days old,

if you were born on October 24, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 24, 2012?

There are 210 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 24, 2012.

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October 24, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 24, 2012:

  • Anita Björk
    Anita Björk

    Swedish actress (b. 1923).

  • Peggy Ahern

    American actress (b. 1917).

  • Jeff Blatnick

    Schenectady (new york) -- wrestling (1984 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Bill Dees

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1939).

  • Margaret Osborne duPont

    American tennis player (d. 2012).

  • Francesco Sobrero
  • Olivier d'Ormesson
  • Flora Ruchat Roncati

What famous deaths happened on October 24th?

Famous deaths on October 24th:

  • Raul Julia
    Raul Julia

    Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume

    American television and musical stage actor.

  • Marcia Strassman
    Marcia Strassman

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan

    American actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).

  • Peggy Moran
    Peggy Moran

    American singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Claire Windsor
    Claire Windsor

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Ana Bertha Lepe
    Ana Bertha Lepe

    Mexican model and actress (b. 1934).

  • John McCarthy

    Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.

  • Mccauley

    Known for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 24th

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October 24, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 24, 2012:

  • Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
  • Discordianism - Maladay
  • Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
  • United Nations Day (charter 1945)

Observances on October 24, 2012:

  • Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
  • United Nations Day
  • World Development Information Day
  • Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
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October 24, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 24, 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 24, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 24, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 24, 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 24, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 24, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 24, 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 24, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 24, 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 24, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 24, 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 24, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 24, 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 24, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 24, 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 24, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 24, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Into The Woods by Kim Harrison

Into The Woods

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A true queen of urban fantasy--the New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular series featuring bounty hunter witch-turned-daywalking demon Rachel Morgan--the phenomenal Kim Harrison explores the Hollows more deeply

The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom

The Time Keeper

By:

The Time Keeper is his most imaginative novel yet. It's a captivating tale about the first man to count the hours on Earth.

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon

Telegraph Avenue

By:

"A brilliant writer and a magical prose stylist Michikokakutani, New York Times New York Times bestseller, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon, has taken readers to amazing places: New York City

NYPD Red by James Patterson, Marshall Karp

NYPD Red

By:

NYPD Red is an elite task force that protects Manhattan's most powerful and wealthy citizens. They are called when a Hollywood producer of fame is poisoned on day one of the Manhattan film festival, Hollywood on the Hudson.

October 24, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 24, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Colors! 3D

Colors! 3D

Platform: Nintendo 3DS eShop

Genre: Raster graphics editor

Publisher: JP Arc System Works

Dragon Ball Z: For Kinect

Dragon Ball Z: For Kinect

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai

Big Top Ballet

Big Top Ballet

Platform: iOS, Mac OS, Google Chrome, Android

Genre: Art Game

Publisher: VectorBloom

Beach Buggy Blitz

Beach Buggy Blitz

Platform: Android, iOS, BlackBerry 10

Genre: Racing

Book of Spells

Book of Spells

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Augmented reality

history

Who was the US President on October 24, 2012?

On October 24, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 2012?

On October 24, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 24, 2012?

On October 24, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 24th?

October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
  • 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.

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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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