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October 12, 2011

October 12, 2011, was a Wednesday. It was the 285th day of 2011. The decade was the 2010s.

12 years, 5 months, and 16 days have passed since October 12, 2011.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 12, 2011:

  • United States: "Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5 ft Christina Aguilera
  • United Kingdom: "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft Calvin Harris

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 12, 2011

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera
  • Someone Like You - Adele
  • Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People
  • Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
  • Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes Featuring Adam Levine
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Dolphin Tale

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Dolphin Tale" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 4,551 days ago. Approximately 152 months have passed. It was the 285th day of 2011, in week 41. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 51 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to October 12, 2011

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5 ft Christina Aguilera is at the top of the singles charts, while "We Found Love" by Rihanna ft Calvin Harris is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Dolphin Tale is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are continuing to close their doors at the moment. Sadly, it seems as though they will be unable to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu.

People are using pre-made comics called "Rage Comics" to share funny and relatable experiences. It's 2011, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Adele, Maroon 5, LMFAO, Katy Perry, Rihanna and Bruno Mars. There is a strange new fad called "planking", which involves a person lying face down in an unusual location.

Meanwhile, in the Middle East, protests in Syria have snowballed, and a civil war has started. Armed militias are now beginning to spring up across the country. The catchphrase "We are the 99%" is being used to spread awareness about wealth inequality in the United States. People are also posting photographs of themselves holding placards that describe their financial situation. An advertisement video for American taxidermist Chuck Testa has gone viral and Internet users are repeating the catchphrase "Nope! Chuck Testa!"

The 2011 Rugby World Cup is taking place in New Zealand at the moment. The Occupy Wall Street movement is receiving widespread media attention. A civil war is raging on in Libya. Libyan rebels, with the support of NATO, are now taking over some of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's final strongholds.

In Kansas City, Missouri, a search is underway for a 10-month-old baby called Lisa Irwin, who disappeared from her home. Tributes are pouring in for Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who recently passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Joe Frazier, Heavy D, Gary Speed, and Christopher Hitchens would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", "Dexter", "True Blood", and "Homeland". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Civilization V", "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood", "Homefront", and "Terraria". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "LazyTown", "Ben 10", "WordGirl", and "Big Time Rush".

Popular toys at the moment include the KidiZoom Camera, Duck Hunter, Justin Bieber figures, and Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 12, 2011.

  • Walt kills Gus Fring.

    Walt kills Gus Fring

    The Breaking Bad episode "Face Off" was a big topic of conversation around this time. In the episode, which aired on October 9th, 2011, Walter White killed Gus Fring with a hidden bomb.
  • Steve Jobs passes away.

    Steve Jobs passes away

    On October 5th, 2011, Apple founder Steve Jobs died from cancer at the age of 56. Jobs had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October of 2003.
  • Occupy Wall Street.

    Occupy Wall Street

    A protest movement called "Occupy Wall Street" was growing in support. The protest, which popularized the slogan "I am the 99%", was against economic inequality.
  • "Girl look at that body."

    "Girl look at that body."

    On September 16th, 2011, American duo LMFAO released their single "Sexy and I Know It".
  • Fall of Muammar Gaddafi.

    Fall of Muammar Gaddafi

    In September and October of 2011, the Libyan Civil War was coming to a close. Muammar Gaddafi's regime was on the brink of defeat. In the middle of September, the UN recognized the National Transitional Council as the legal representative of Libya. On October 20th, Muammar Gaddafi was captured and assassinated by rebels. Three days later, the NCT announced that they had secured victory against the regime.
  • Fifty Shades of Grey.

    Fifty Shades of Grey

    During the second half of 2011, a novel called Fifty Shades of Grey became one of the fastest-selling books of all time.
  • Good Guy Greg.

    Good Guy Greg

    A new "Advice Animal" Internet meme called "Good Guy Greg" was going viral. The purpose of the meme was to highlight the good things that people can do.
  • Planking is popular.

    Planking is popular

    A popular fad called "planking" was gaining media exposure around this time.
  • Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

    Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

    English model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2011.
  • Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"

    Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"

    "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele went on to win a Grammy for 2011's Record of the Year.
  • 2011 in music.

    2011 in music

    Popular music artists in 2011 included Enrique Iglesias, Adele, Pink, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Wiz Khalifa, Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Adele, Bruno Mars, Pitbull, Lady Gaga, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, Maroon 5, David Guetta and Gym Class Heroes.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2011?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2011?

    In 2011, the best NBA players were Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Amar'e Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade, Russell Westbrook, LaMarcus Aldridge, Zach Randolph, Al Horford, Manu Ginóbili and Chris Paul.
  • Time Person of the Year 2011.

    Time Person of the Year 2011

    "The Protester" was named "Time Person of the Year" in 2011. This was due to the Arab Spring and the Occupy Wall Street movement.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2011, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Wayne Rooney, Luis Suárez, Diego Forlán, Samuel Eto'o, Iker Casillas, Neymar and Mesut Özil.
  • 2011 in movies.

    2011 in movies

    Popular movies in 2011 included Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Kung Fu Panda 2, Fast Five, The Hangover Part II, The Smurfs, Cars 2, Drive, Super 8, Moneyball and Limitless.
  • The Artist.

    The Artist

    The movie "The Artist" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2011.
  • Video rental stores are closing down.

    Video rental stores are closing down

    From 2010 onward, video rental stores such as Blockbuster slowly began to close down. This was due to the rise of new online streaming services such as Netflix and Internet usage in general. Although a few stores and franchises continued to hobble along, it was only a matter of time before they were also forced to close their doors.
  • Hipsters.

    Hipsters

    The Internet had recently started using the term "hipster" to describe people who are pretentious and deliberately anti-mainstream.
  • Smartphones are becoming popular.

    Smartphones are becoming popular

    Smartphones with touchscreens and 3G Internet capabilities started replacing the "dumber" push-button cellphones of the past. Up until this point, companies had focused on making phones that were smaller and more compact. However, rising mobile Internet usage and the introduction of higher-quality cameras started to reverse this trend. As a result, phones started getting larger.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 12, 2011.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 12, 2011.

  • September 13, 2011: Nude photographs of actress Scarlett Johansson are leaked on the Internet.
  • September 16, 2011:
    • LMFAO release the song "Sexy and I Know It".
    • Snapchat is founded by Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy.
  • September 17, 2011:
    • The Occupy Wall Street movement begins.
    • The remains of missing woman Michelle Le are found in Alameda County, California.
  • September 18, 2011: The Breaking Bad episode "Salud" is aired: Gus Fring poisons Don Eladio and his capos.
  • September 19, 2011: Following Charlie Sheen's dismissal, Ashton Kutcher makes his first appearance as Walden Schmidt on the sitcom "Two and a Half Men".
  • September 20, 2011:
    • The song "Call Me Maybe" is released by Carly Rae Jepsen.
    • The US military ends its "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.
  • September 21, 2011:
    • Rock band R.E.M. announce that they are splitting up.
    • The first episode of the US version of "The X Factor" is aired on television.
  • September 22, 2011: Rihanna and Calvin Harris team up to release the song "We Found Love".
  • September 23, 2011: The film "Moneyball" is released in movie theaters.
  • September 27, 2011: Football: Manchester City player Carlos Tevez refuses to come on as a substitute against Bayern Munich.
  • October 4, 2011: A 10-month-old baby called Lisa Irwin goes missing from her home in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • October 5, 2011:
    • The first episode of "American Horror Story" is aired on television.
    • Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passes away after a battle with cancer.
  • October 8, 2011: Occupy Dame Street begins in Ireland.
  • October 9, 2011: The Breaking Bad episode "Face Off" is aired: Walt kills Gus Fring.
  • October 11, 2011: Internet culture: Reddit bans the subreddit /r/jailbait.
  • This date: October 12, 2011
  • October 15, 2011:
    • Liverpool player Luis Suarez is accused of racially abusing Manchester United player Patrice Evra.
    • British actress Betty Driver dies after suffering from pneumonia.
  • October 18, 2011:
    • The game Batman: Arkham City is released.
    • Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit is released by Hamas after five years of captivity.
  • October 20, 2011: Former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi is assassinated.
  • October 21, 2011: Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) is released in movie theaters.
  • October 23, 2011:
    • New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup after beating France 8-7.
    • Manchester City beat Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford.
  • October 25, 2011:
    • The game "Battlefield 3" is released.
    • Rockstar announce that "Grand Theft Auto V" is in development.
    • Irish boy band Westlife announced that they will be splitting up.
  • October 27, 2011: Michael D. Higgins is elected as the new President of Ireland.
  • October 28, 2011:
    • The animated movie Puss in Boots (2011) is released.
    • Avicii releases his single "Levels".
  • October 29, 2011: English DJ and BBC host Jimmy Savile dies at the age of 84.
  • November 2, 2011: The first trailer for "Grand Theft Auto V" is released.
  • November 5, 2011: The Penn State scandal breaks.
  • November 7, 2011:
    • Boxing legend "Smokin' Joe" Frazier passes away from liver cancer at the age of 67.
    • Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray is convicted of manslaughter.
  • November 8, 2011:
    • The game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is released.
    • Rap legend Heavy D dies from a blood clot at the age of 44.
  • November 11, 2011:
    • The video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" is released.
    • Michael D. Higgins becomes the new President of Ireland.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 12, 2011, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2011 was the year of the Rabbit (Yin Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 12, 2011 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
Television shows

TV series on October 12, 2011

TV audiences were watching the following shows on October 12, 2011:

TV shows from October 2011.

American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
White Collar
White Collar
Modern Family
Modern Family
Community
Community
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
Glee
Glee
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Mad Men
Mad Men
Skins
Skins
Dexter
Dexter
Eureka
Eureka
Psych
Psych
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on October 12, 2011

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2011:

Jessie
Jessie
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie

Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Glee
Glee
Wizards of Waverly Place
Wizards of Waverly Place
iCarly
iCarly
WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Curious George
Curious George
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Ben 10
Ben 10
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2011

Toys and games that were popular in 2011:

Thomas and Friends toys
Thomas and Friends toys
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Dance Star Mickey
Dance Star Mickey
Flickin' Chicken
Flickin' Chicken
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
My Own Leaptop
My Own Leaptop
Justin Bieber figures
Justin Bieber figures
Barbie Video Girl
Barbie Video Girl
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Alphie (robot)
Alphie (robot)
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Let's Rock Elmo
Let's Rock Elmo
The LeapPad Explorer
The LeapPad Explorer
Gentle Giraffe
Gentle Giraffe
Liv Dolls
Liv Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Duck Hunter
Duck Hunter
Rocky the Robot Truck
Rocky the Robot Truck
Laser Zero Gravity
Laser Zero Gravity
Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid
Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid
Chixos Design
Chixos Design
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Harumika (dolls)
Harumika (dolls)
Crayola Crayon Town
Crayola Crayon Town
The iPad
The iPad
ZhuZhu Pets
ZhuZhu Pets
The KidiZoom Camera
The KidiZoom Camera
Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig
Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig
Playmobil Horse Farm
Playmobil Horse Farm
Pixos Super Studio
Pixos Super Studio
Clipo Creativity Table
Clipo Creativity Table
The PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3
Roboraptor
Roboraptor
The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2011.

Gears of War 3 2011
Gears of War 3
Deus Ex: Human Revolution 2011
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D 2011
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
L.A. Noire 2011
L.A. Noire
Terraria 2011
Terraria
Duke Nukem Forever 2011
Duke Nukem Forever
Portal 2 2011
Portal 2
Crysis 2 2011
Crysis 2
Total War: Shogun 2 2011
Total War: Shogun 2
Homefront 2011
Homefront
Dead Space 2 2011
Dead Space 2
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood 2010
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2010
Call of Duty: Black Ops
Super Meat Boy 2010
Super Meat Boy
Fallout: New Vegas 2010
Fallout: New Vegas
Civilization V 2010
Civilization V
Halo: Reach 2010
Halo: Reach
Farmville 2009
Farmville

Were you born on October 12, 2011?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2011.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 12, 2017, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 12.

Luciano Pavarotti

Luciano Pavarotti

Italian operatic tenor Deceased
Born on October 12, 1935
He was not alive on this date.

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman

Actor
Born on October 12, 1968
He turned 43 on this day in 2011.

Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson

Actor
Born on October 12, 1992
He turned 19 on this day in 2011.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on October 12, 2011.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on October 12, 2011 was most likely conceived around January 19, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 12, 2011 is close to July 4, 2012.

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Stats for October 12, 2011

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 12, 2011:

  • 4,551 days have passed since this date.
  • 650 weeks have passed.
  • 393,210,000 seconds have passed since October 12, 2011.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 458,745,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 202,896,360,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 65,535,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,816,060 steps. That's roughly 15,029 miles!
  • Since this date, 4,718,520 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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