Wednesday October 12, 2016: on this day

October 12, 2016 was the 286th day of the year 2016, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 12, 2016 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 12, 2016, who was born and died on October 12, 2016, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 2016, which were the most popular songs (ex. Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey), movies (e.g. Maggie's Plan, directed by Rebecca Miller), TV series (e.g. Max Steel) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 2016 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 2016?


October 12, 2016 was a Wednesday and it was the 286th day of the year 2016 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 2016 can also be written as 10/12/2016 in the US and as 12/10/2016 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 2016 in October 2016 calendar

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October 12, 2016: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 2016:

  • Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.
  • Conflict in afghanistan, violence against shia muslims. a bomb explodes among shiite muslims who gathered to commemorate ashura, one their holiest commemorations. at least 12 people are killed and 28 more are injured. authorities also revise yesterday's attack against a kabul shiite shrine to bring the death toll up to 17.
  • At least 12 people are killed and 28 more injured in a bomb explosion that occurred among shiite muslims who were gathered to commemorate ashura. authorities also revise yesterday's attack against a kabul shiite shrine to bring the death toll up to 17.
  • Insurgency by rohingya in western myanmar: there have been 39 deaths in four days of fighting in rakhine state. this includes 13 police officers and 13 soldiers.
  • 39 people were killed in fighting in rakhine state over the past four days, 13 of them being police officers.
  • Janet jackson, an american pop star, announces she is expecting her first child at 50.
  • John stumpf resigns from wells fargo's ceo and chairman following a scandal over the company's sales practices.
  • Concentrix, a u.s. company that is used by the british government for tax credit reductions, has suffered a data breach. some claimants had their personal information, such as bank statements, self-assessment details and national insurance numbers, sent to other claimants.
  • Burundi's foreign relations: the parliament of burundi votes in overwhelming numbers to remove burundi the dutch-based international criminal court.
  • The burundi parliament votes in unanimity to remove burundi from the dutch-based international criminal court.

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October 12, 2016: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 12, 2016:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.22
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $117.35
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $57.11
  • General Electric GE: opens at $28.92
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $154.97

Exchange Rates on October 12, 2016:

  • 1 USD = 0.9078 EUR
  • 1 USD = 104.264 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.82 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3233 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3272 CAD
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October 12, 2016: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th 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 12, 2016: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 2016 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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October 12, 2016: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 2016 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 2016 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 12, 2016 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:25 pm and setting at 03:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 16, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Oct 16, 2016.

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Who was born on October 12, 2016?


Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

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October 12, 2016: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 5 months old,

or 89 months and 16 days old,

or 389 weeks and 1 day old,

or 2724 days old,

if you were born on October 12, 2016.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 12, 2016?

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 2016?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on October 12, 2016.

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October 12, 2016: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 2016:

  • Pietro Diana
  • Santino Maestri
  • Italo Picini
  • Marie-Louise Tenèze
  • Gerhard Wimberger
  • Dylan Rieder

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th

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October 12, 2016: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 12, 2016:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 2016: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 2016 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 12, 2016: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 2016 was Closer by The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 2016: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 2016 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Closer
  2. - Heathens
  3. - Starboy
  4. - Cold Water
  5. - Let Me Love You

October 12, 2016: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 2016 was Starboy by The Weeknd Featuring Daft Punk, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 2016: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 2016 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Starboy
  2. - Broccoli
  3. - One Dance
  4. - Needed Me
  5. - Too Good

October 12, 2016: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 12, 2016 was Hasta El Amanecer by Nicky Jam, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 2016: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 12, 2016 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta El Amanecer
  2. - Duele El Corazon
  3. - La Bicicleta
  4. - Vente Pa' Ca
  5. - Chillax

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October 12, 2016: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 2016 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Maggie's Plan

Maggie's Plan

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Rebecca Miller

Starring: Greta Gerwig, Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Maya Rudolph

Country: United States of America

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Keeping Up with the Joneses

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Greg Mottola

Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher, Jon Hamm, Gal Gadot

Country: United States of America

The Vatican Tapes

The Vatican Tapes

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Mark Neveldine

Starring: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Michael Peña, Dougray Scott, Djimon Hounsou

Country: United States of America

In Dubious Battle

In Dubious Battle

Release year: 2016

Directed by: James Franco

Starring: James Franco, Selena Gomez, Robert Duvall, Vincent D'onofrio, Bryan Cranston, Sam Shepard, Danny McBride, Ed Harris, John Savage, Analeigh Tipton, Ashley Greene, Zach Braff

Country: United States of America

Monster Trucks

Monster Trucks

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Chris Wedge

Starring: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover, Amy Ryan

Country: United States of America

October 12, 2016: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 2016 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Max Steel

Max Steel

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Stewart Hendler

Speechless

Speechless

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Blu Fox

Motherland

Motherland

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Ramona S. Diaz

Brimstone

Brimstone

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Martin Koolhoven

Moonlight

Moonlight

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

October 12, 2016: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 12, 2016 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lego Worlds

Lego Worlds

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sandbox

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Lego Marvel's Avengers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Fighting, role-playing

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Total War: Warhammer

Total War: Warhammer

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux

Genre: Turn-based strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: Sega

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; PlayStation Vita; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

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Who was the US President on October 12, 2016?

On October 12, 2016 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 2016?

On October 12, 2016 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 2016?

On October 12, 2016 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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What happened in 2016?

2016 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A shooting occurs at a Tel Aviv pub, Israel. It leaves two people dead and eight others injured. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • Two people are killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a Tel Aviv pub. The gunman was able to escape and perhaps killed his accomplice, an Arab taxi driver. His body was discovered nearby. The shooter was identified by the police as Nisa'at Melkham, a 30-year-old muslim from Ar'ara. He was also searched his house.
  • A 28-foot tall new statue of Jesus, called "Jesus de Greatest", was unveiled at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Abajah village in Nigeria's Imo state. It is the largest known African Jesus statue.

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What was the calendar for October 2016?

October 2016 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 2016 calendar looked like.

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