Saturday October 20, 2012: on this day

October 20, 2012 was the 294th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 20, 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 20, 2012, who was born and died on October 20, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 20, 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 20th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 20, 2012?


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

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October 20, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 20, 2012:

  • Syrian civil war: un special envoy lakhdar brahimi (arab league) meets with walid muallem, syrian foreign minister, damascus to try to negotiate a temporary ceasefire for next week's eid al-adha holiday.
  • Authorities in tripoli announce that muammar gaddafi has captured moussa ibrahim, the former spokesman of muammar. he is located near tarhouna 40 miles south-east of tripoli. ibrahim's location was unknown since 2011's civil war and several reports had previously reported his arrest. a few hours later, an audio message purporting to be from ibrahim was posted online. it claims that he has not been captured and is even in libya.
  • Siege of bani walid (2012) - reports indicate that khamis gaddafi (the youngest son of muammar gadafi) was killed in the fighting at bani walid. since the start of last year's civil conflict, the 29-year old has been declared dead multiple times.
  • The united nations security council announced plans to impose sanctions against the leaders of the democratic republic of the congo's m23 rebel group for violating an arms embargo.
  • Boko haram members are suspected to have attacked potiskum in northern nigeria, causing destruction of several buildings and the deaths of at least 23 people.
  • 9 people were killed in clashes overnight in southeastern turkey, including 6 security personnel and 3 suspected kurdish militants.
  • Following severe flooding, hundreds of pilgrims were forced to evacuate the sanctuary of our lady of lourdes (south france)
  • The sv estelle is a schooner that is trying to break the israeli blockade in gaza. it claims to be carrying humanitarian aid. israeli soldiers board the ship and it is diverted to ashdod by israeli navy ships. israel denies any aid was found aboard. passengers are unable to resist.
  • Noam chomsky, a jewish-american philosopher, linguist and human rights activist, visits gaza for the first and attends a seminar with gazan intellectuals and thinkers.
  • Tens of thousands march through london, glasgow, and belfast to protest the uk's austerity measures.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th 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 20, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 20th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 20, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 20, 2012 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on October 20, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 20th:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Snoop Dogg
    Snoop Dogg

    American rapper, the embodiment aeur(tm),90s gangster rap.

  • Takayuki Yamada
    Takayuki Yamada

    Takayuki yamada is a japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular japanese films and television series.

  • Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen

    American actor.

  • John Krasinski
    John Krasinski

    American screenwriter, actor, and director.

  • Dannii Minogue
    Dannii Minogue

    Danii minogue is an australian singer-actor, younger sister to kylie minogue, and ex-partner of actor julian mcmahon.

  • Richard Loncraine
    Richard Loncraine

    English screenwriter and director.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Nargis Fakhri
    Nargis Fakhri

    Nargis fakhri is a model and actress known for her work in bollywood films such as rockstar and main tera hero.

  • Roger Hanin
    Roger Hanin

    French actor and film director.

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October 20, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 8 days old,

or 596 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4177 days old,

if you were born on October 20, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 20, 2012?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 2012?

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

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October 20, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 20, 2012:

  • E. Donnall Thomas

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

  • Paul Kurtz

    American scientist, editor of the humanist, and founder member of csicop (committee for the scientific investigation of claims of the...

  • Lanier Phillips

    Lanier Phillips was a politician known for his civil rights activism.

  • John McConnell

    American activist, created earth day (b. 1915).

  • Przemysław Gintrowski

    Polish poet and composer (b. 1951).

  • Raymond Watson

    American businessman (d. 2012).

  • Dave May

    American baseball player (b. 1943).

  • Joe Melia
  • Carmine Adamo
  • Bruno Randazzo
  • Caio Mario Coluzzi Bartoccioni
  • Jawad Akadar (جواد أقدار)

What famous deaths happened on October 20th?

Famous deaths on October 20th:

  • Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster

    Actor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.

  • Joel McCrea
    Joel McCrea

    American actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns.

  • Jack Elam
    Jack Elam

    American actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

  • Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Michael Massee
    Michael Massee

    American actor (b. 1952)[55].

  • Eberhard Feik
    Eberhard Feik

    German actor (tatort) dies at 50.

  • Basil Radford
    Basil Radford

    Actor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55.

  • Junko Tabei

    Japanese female mountaineer is the first to climb mount everest.

  • Lynard Skynard

    Lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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October 20, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 20, 2012:

  • October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Orge (Barley) Day, twenty-ninth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Bahá'f Faith - Holy Day - the Báb
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October 20, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 20, 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 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.

October 20, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 20, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One More Night
  2. - Gangnam Style
  3. - Live While We're Young
  4. - Some Nights
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 20, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 20, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Clique
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Adorn
  5. - No Lie

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 20, 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 15th and October 21st.

October 20, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 20, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Incondicional
  3. - Dutty Love
  4. - Will U Still Love Me Tomorrow
  5. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol

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October 20, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 20, 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 20, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 20, 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

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

October 20, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 20, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz

This Is How You Lose Her

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Pulitzer Prize-winner JunotDiaz's first book Drown established him as a significant new writer with "the dispassionate eyes of a journalist" and "the tongue of a poet". (Newsweek).

Mugged by Ann Coulter

Mugged

By:

An honest book about race is rare. This is one of very few Thomas Sowell's best Thomas Sowell books. For decades the Left has played the role of heroes in a civil rights movement, from which they were mostly absent. …

The Round House by Louise Erdrich

The Round House

By:

The Round House was awarded the National Book Award for Fiction. Louise Erdrich returns home to the territory where she first published her bestseller,

In Sunlight And In Shadow by Mark Helprin

In Sunlight And In Shadow

By:

New York City is alive and well in 1946's summer. Harry Copeland is a World War II vet who has returned to the family business.

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO Anastasia Steele, a literature student, meets Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur. He is beautiful, brilliant and intimidating.

October 20, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 20, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dokuro

Dokuro

Platform: PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle[6]

Publisher: GungHo Online Entertainment[1]

Cinders

Cinders

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Visual novel

Publisher: MoaCube

Mario Tennis Open

Mario Tennis Open

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Dragon Story

Dragon Story

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Life simulation game

DJMax Technika Tune

DJMax Technika Tune

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: SK Pentavision; NA Pentavision Global; JP CyberFront

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Who was the US President on October 20, 2012?

On October 20, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 2012?

On October 20, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 20, 2012?

On October 20, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 20th?

October 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - After a rafting accident in a swollen river, four americans are killed in costa rica.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqa (2017): the syrian democratic forces announce "total liberation of raqa", previously isil's capital.
  • 2016 - Turkish military intervention in the syrian civil war: turkish jets hit kurdish-led syrian democratic forces (sdf) militia with 26 airstrikes in three recently-captured-from-isil villages west of al-bab and northeast of aleppo. according to the turkish general staff, 160-200 people have been killed. the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 11 people were killed and many more were injured. (reuters),

Find out more about October 20th

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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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