Monday October 29, 2012: on this day

October 29, 2012 was the 303rd day of the year 2012, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 29, 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 29, 2012, who was born and died on October 29, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 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 29th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 29, 2012?


October 29, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 303rd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 2012 can also be written as 10/29/2012 in the US and as 29/10/2012 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 2012 in October 2012 calendar

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October 29, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 2012:

  • According to syrian state media, two car bombings killed civilians in syria's civil war.
  • According to syrian state media, damascus was rocked by two car bombings.
  • Bahraini uprising: protests against the government are prohibited and legal action is threatened against protestors.
  • During the celebrations of the anniversary of turkey's founding, police attacked thousands of protestors with tear gas or water cannons.
  • Penguin random house and random house merge to create penguin random house, the largest publisher in the world.
  • Hurricane sandy strikes new york city.
  • Human rights watch and other rights organizations issue a report condemning the israeli government for refusing to accept african migrants seeking asylum in israel. they also criticize it for using force against them, and state that migrants could face violence if they are denied entry to israel.
  • Activists descend upon paju to fly 50,000 propaganda leaflets onto balloons into north korea. this is despite protests by south korean residents who were concerned about the potential for provoking a military response.
  • Damian rzeszowski was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of six people, including his wife and children, in jersey.
  • Simi valley child sex offenders will no longer have to put a sign outside their homes this halloween that reads "no candy." however, they are still prohibited from decorating their homes and giving out candy, u.s district judge percy anderson ruled tuesday in a partial victory for the suing inmates and their wives.
  • Fernando haddad is elected mayor in sao paulo. this gives the workers' party control over brazil's largest city and financial capital.
  • A shortlist is made of coptic pope's successors. blindfolded children are then asked to choose from three options.
  • Hurricane sandy hits the east coast of the united states, killing 148 directly and 138 indirectly, while leaving nearly $70 billion in damages and causing major power outages.

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October 29, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on October 29, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.79 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0009 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9362 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2438 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 102.94 JPY

October 29, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Valladolid - Sociedad : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Lens - Clermont : 2 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Sheffield United - Portsmouth : 1 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Aris - Olympiakos : 2 - 2
  • OFI - Panathinaikos : 2 - 2
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October 29, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th 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 29, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 29, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 08:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 30, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 2012.

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Who was born on October 29, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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October 29, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 25 days old,

or 599 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4194 days old,

if you were born on October 29, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 2012?

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 29, 2012.

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October 29, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 2012:

  • Leticia Baldrige

    Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...

  • Kenneth G. Ryder

    American academic (b. 1924).

  • Wallace L. W. Sargent

    English-american astronomer and academic (b. 1935).

  • Jack Vaughn

    American boxer and diplomat (b. 1920).

  • J. Bernlef

    Dutch author, poet, and songwriter (b. 1937).

  • Mario Bini
  • Giuseppe Giacovazzo
  • Valerie Davies
  • Albano Harguindeguy

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Johnjoseph Pulitzer

    Johnjoseph Pulitzer was an American newspaper publisher and journalist who was a pioneer of yellow journalism, and is best known for...

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Duanne Allman

    Duane Allman was an American guitarist and the co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band.

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October 29, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 2012:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 2012:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 29th and November 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 29, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One More Night
  2. - Gangnam Style
  3. - Some Nights
  4. - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
  5. - Die Young

October 29, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.

October 29, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

October 29, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 29, 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 29th and November 4th.

October 29, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 29, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Incondicional
  3. - Dutty Love
  4. - Diosa de Los Corazones
  5. - Cabecita Dura

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October 29, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 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 29, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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 29, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Racketeer by John Grisham

The Racketeer

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"The Racketeer is guilty only of one thing: keeping our attention until the last page USA Today #1 New York Times Bestseller" Only four federal judges were ever murdered in the United States' history.

The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell

The Bone Bed

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While digging a bone bed for a dinosaur in remote Canada, a woman vanished. The Chief Medical Examiner has received the evidence.

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

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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

The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom

The Time Keeper

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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 Wanted Man by Lee Child

A Wanted Man

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Features Lee Child's short story, "Not a Drill", and an excerpt from Make Me!" The indomitable Reacher burns the pages ."--USA Today. Four people are in a car trying to reach Chicago by morning.

October 29, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 29, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Candy Crush Saga

Candy Crush Saga

Platform: Browser, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows 10, Tizen

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: King

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Platform: Windows OS X

Genre: Graphic adventure

E.X. Troopers

E.X. Troopers

Platform: Nintendo 3DS PlayStation 3

Genre: Action, Third-person shooter

Publisher: Capcom

Bleed

Bleed

Platform: Windows, OS X, Xbox Live Indie Games

Genre: Platform game

Angry Birds Star Wars

Angry Birds Star Wars

Platform: Android, iOS, BlackBerry 10,[1] Windows Phone, Microsoft Windows, Windows 8, OS X, Facebook, BlackBerry Tablet OS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii, Wii U, Ninte

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment (in conjunction with LucasArts), Activision (PS3/PS4/Vita/X360/Xbox One/Wii/Wii U/3DS)

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Who was the US President on October 29, 2012?

On October 29, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 2012?

On October 29, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 2012?

On October 29, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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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