A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
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 French then this day of the week in French is samedi.
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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)
1823
Charles Macintosh of Scotland sells the first raincoat.
1928
An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Children’s Hospital, Boston
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.
1945
World War II: Desmond Doss is the first conscientious objector to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor.
1953
“The Caine Mutiny Court Martial” opens at Plymouth Theatre, New York
1962
Infamous Columbus Day Storm strikes the U.S. Pacific Northwest with record wind velocities; 46 dead and at least U.S. $230 million in damages
1968
Equatorial Guinea becomes independent from Spain
1983
Japan’s former Prime Minister Tanaka Kakuei is found guilty of taking a million bribe from Lockheed and is sentenced to 4 years in jail.
1999
The Day of Six Billion: The proclaimed 6 billionth living human in the world is born.
Who were born on October 12?
1798
Pedro I of Brazil (d. 1834)
1930
Milica Kacin Wohinz, Slovenian historian
1963
Lane Frost, American professional bull rider (d. 1989)
1968
Adam Rich, American actor
1968
Hugh Jackman, Australian actor and singer
1970
Julian, American pornographic actor
1977
Jessica Barker, Canadian actress
1980
Ledley King, English footballer
1986
Ioannis Maniatis, Greek footballer
1990
Henri Lansbury, English footballer
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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 SHNZAYVOXA? Check your answers here: Unscramble words SHNZAYVOXA. (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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