What happened on Saturday October 27, 2012?

Here's what happened on October 27, 2012:

• Jimmy Savile Sexual Abuse Scandal Continues Jimmy Savile's family issued their first public statement following the extensive revelations of his systematic sexual abuse. The scandal exposed widespread institutional failures in protecting victims.
• Deadly Iraqi Insurgency Attacks A series of coordinated attacks in Iraq resulted in 46 fatalities and 123 injuries, underscoring the ongoing instability and violence in the region. These attacks highlighted the persistent challenges of insurgency and sectarian conflict.
• Tibetan Self-Immolation Protest In a tragic act of protest against Chinese rule, the fifth Tibetan set himself ablaze and died, highlighting the ongoing tensions and human rights concerns in Tibet. This extreme form of political demonstration underscores the deep-seated resistance against perceived oppression.
• Apple Launches iPad Mini Apple officially released the first iPad Mini, introducing a smaller and lighter version of its popular tablet. This launch represented a significant moment in mobile computing and consumer electronics design.
• Major Earthquake off British Columbia Coast A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, triggering a tsunami alert across the North Pacific. The seismic event raised significant concerns about potential coastal damage and tsunami risks.
• Vatican Responds to Savile Abuse Scandal The Vatican stated it was impossible to remove Savile's papal knighthood, with spokesperson Federico Lombardi expressing deep sadness about the situation. This response highlighted the institutional challenges in addressing historical abuse.
• Madrid Protests Against Budget Cuts Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Madrid to protest against government budget cuts, facing confrontational riot police. The protest reflected growing public discontent with austerity measures and economic policies.
• GAA All Stars Football Award Karl Lacey from Donegal was named the GAA All Stars Footballer-of-the-Year, receiving his fourth All Star award, highlighting his exceptional performance in Gaelic football.

Events in 2012

October 27, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Oct. 27, 2012

October 27, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Milan - Genoa : 1 - 0
• Siena - Palermo : 0 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Anderlecht : 2 - 0
• Gent - Bergen : 2 - 0
• Germinal - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 1 - 3
• Mechelen - Lierse : 3 - 0
• Waasland-Beveren - Waregem : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Fortuna Dusseldorf - Wolfsburg : 1 - 4
• Freiburg - Dortmund : 0 - 2
• Greuther Furth - Werder Bremen : 1 - 1
• Mainz - Hoffenheim : 3 - 0
• Schalke 04 - Nurnberg : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Hertha : 1 - 1
• Erzgebirge Aue - Bochum : 6 - 1
• Sandhausen - Duisburg : 0 - 2

October 27, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 301st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 2012 can also be written as 10/27/2012 in the US and as 27/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

Famous people died on October 27, 2012:

• Hans Werner Henze

  Renowned German composer and music educator who significantly influenced 20th-century classical music.

• Göran Stangertz

  Swedish actor and director (b. 1944).

• Regina Dourado

  Brazilian actress (b. 1952).

• Angelo Maria Cicolani

  Italian engineer and politician (b. 1952).

• Rodney S. Quinn

  American colonel, pilot, and politician, 44th secretary of state of maine (b. 1923).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on October 27th

October 27, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

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

October 27, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 27, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique
3. Miguel - Adorn
4. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
5. French Montana Featuring Rick Ross, Drake, Lil Wayne - Pop That

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

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October 27, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 27, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 27, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:42 pm and setting at 06:12 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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Your place in the Universe on October 27, 2012

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Someone born on October 27, 2012 is:

12 years 5 months old,

or 149 months and 27 days old,

or 651 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4561 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 2012?

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 27, 2012.

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