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October 12: Day of the Week
October 12, 2024 is the 286th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 80 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week is Saturday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is sábado.
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Here’s the October calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
October 12 Historical Event(s)
1654
The Delft Explosion devastates the city in the Netherlands, killing more than 100 people.
1792
First celebration of Columbus Day in the USA held in New York
1871
Criminal Tribes Act (CTA) enacted by British rule in India, which named over 160 local communities 'Criminal Tribes', i.e. hereditary criminals. Repealed in 1949, after Independence of India.
1915
World War I: British nurse Edith Cavell is executed by a German firing squad for helping Allied soldiers escape from Belgium
1917
World War I: The First Battle of Passchendaele takes place resulting in the largest single day loss of life in New Zealand history.
1918
A massive forest fire kills 453 people in Minnesota.
1933
The United States Army Disciplinary Barracks on Alcatraz Island, is acquired by the United States Department of Justice
1944
World War II: The Liberation of Athens from the German invaders.
1953
“The Caine Mutiny Court Martial” opens at Plymouth Theatre, New York
1986
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visit the People’s Republic of China
Who were born on October 12?
1798
Pedro I of Brazil (d. 1834)
1860
Elmer Sperry, American inventor (d. 1930)
1925
Denis Lazure, Quebec politician (d. 2008)
1950
Caroline Ellis, English actress
1955
Ante Gotovina, Croatian general
1955
Jane Siberry, Canadian musician
1958
Steve Austria, American politician
1963
Lane Frost, American professional bull rider (d. 1989)
1990
Henri Lansbury, English footballer
2001
Raymond Ochoa, American actor
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Holy Toledo! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from these letters UDANVHIIIM? Check your answers here: Words with these letters UDANVHIIIM. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Are you not curious to discover some fun facts about your birthday? Find out ‘what happened on my birthday’ and what was the number one song on your day of birth. Know the meaning of your special day and who shares your birthday! (Sponsored link)
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