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October 4, 2012

October 4, 2012, was a Thursday. It was 12 years, 2 months, and 17 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on October 4, 2012?

  • American blog Gawker releases a sex tape of Hulk Hogan and Heather Clem.
  • German Formula One driver Michael Schumacher announces that he will be retiring at the end of the season.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on October 4, 2012:

  • United States: "One More Night" by Maroon 5
  • United Kingdom: "Gangnam Style" by Psy

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 4, 2012

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

  • One More Night - Maroon 5
  • We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
  • Some Nights - fun.
  • Whistle - Flo Rida
  • Blow Me (One Last Kiss) - P!nk
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Hotel Transylvania

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Hotel Transylvania" was at the top of the box office on October 4, 2012.

Facts

This date was 4,461 days ago. Approximately 149 months have passed. It was the 278th day of 2012, in week 40. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 2012 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 50 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to October 4, 2012

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Thursday, October 4, 2012. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. 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 "One More Night" by Maroon 5 is at the top of the singles charts, while "Gangnam Style" by Psy is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Hotel Transylvania 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. It's 2012, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Gotye, Flo Rida, LMFAO and Ellie Goulding.

The campaign for the 2012 United States presidential election is taking place as President Barack Obama goes up against Republican nominee Mitt Romney. A new dating app called Tinder has just been released. In Wales, authorities are searching for a 5-year-old girl called April Jones, who disappeared after getting into a vehicle near her home in Machynlleth, Powys.

American blog Gawker has just released a sex tape of wrestling star Hulk Hogan and Heather Clem. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Sammi Kane Kraft, Tony Lip, Aaron Swartz, and Robert F. Chew would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "My Super Sweet 16", "True Blood", "White Collar", and "Longmire".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3", "Metal Gear Solid HD Collection", and "Guild Wars 2". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Victorious", "Good Luck Charlie", and "Jake and the Never Land Pirates". Popular toys at the moment include Cards Against Humanity, the Sing-A-Ma-Jigs, My Own Leaptop, and Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 4, 2012, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 4, 2012 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 4, 2012.

  • Schumacher retires.

    Schumacher retires

    In early October 2012, Formula One legend Michael Schumacher announced that he would retire at the end of the season.
  • Taken 2 is playing in movie theaters.

    Taken 2 is playing in movie theaters

    Moviegoers were watching the long-awaited sequel to Liam Neeson's "revenge film", Taken.
  • Jimmy Savile.

    Jimmy Savile

    Around this time, it emerged that hundreds of sexual abuse allegations had been made against the deceased English television presenter Jimmy Savile.
  • 2012 US Presidential Election.

    2012 US Presidential Election

    The campaign for the 2012 US Presidential Election was very much underway at this stage, with US President Barack Obama facing off against Republican nominee Mitt Romney. Throughout the campaign, topics such as economic recovery and the Iraq War became the center of attention.
  • The iPhone 5 is released.

    The iPhone 5 is released

    Apple's iPhone 5 was released at the end of September.
  • DayZ is released.

    DayZ is released

    A new Arma 2 mod called "DayZ" exploded in popularity in 2012.
  • Gotye - "Somebody That I Used to Know"

    Gotye - "Somebody That I Used to Know"

    "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye (featuring Kimbra) went on to win a Grammy for 2012's Record of the Year.
  • 2012 in music.

    2012 in music

    Popular music artists in 2012 included Adele, David Guetta, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, The Wanted, Gotye, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, One Direction, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding, Fun, Maroon 5, Alex Clare, Bruno Mars and The Lumineers.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2012?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2012?

    The best NBA players in 2012 were LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, Blake Griffin, Andrew Bynum, Tony Parker, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler, Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade.
  • Time Person of the Year 2012.

    Time Person of the Year 2012

    US President Barack Obama was named Time Person of the Year in 2012 due to his election victory over Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2012, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Radamel Falcao, Iker Casillas, Andrea Pirlo, Didier Drogba, Robin van Persie and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
  • 2012 in movies.

    2012 in movies

    Popular movies in 2012 included The Avengers, Skyfall, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, The Amazing Spider-Man, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, The Hunger Games, Men in Black 3, Argo, Django Unchained, Lincoln and 21 Jump Street.
  • Argo.

    Argo

    The movie "Argo" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2012.
  • 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.
  • 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

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 4, 2012.

  • September 5, 2012: Serial killer Samuel Little is arrested at a homeless shelter in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • September 6, 2012:
    • "We Found Love" by Rihanna (featuring Calvin Harris) wins Video of the Year at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
    • American businessman Art Modell passes away at the age of 87.
    • Pink releases her single "Try".
  • September 9, 2012: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are married.
  • September 10, 2012: The first version of the videotelephony software "Zoom" is released.
  • September 11, 2012: US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens is killed after the US embassy in Benghazi, Libya, is attacked.
  • September 12, 2012:
    • The dating app Tinder is released.
    • The skeleton of King Richard III is found underneath a car park in Leicester, England.
  • September 18, 2012: British police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone are murdered in a gun and grenade ambush in Mottram in Longdendale, Greater Manchester, England.
  • September 19, 2012: Apple releases iOS 6: The Apple Maps app replaces Google Maps.
  • September 21, 2012: Apple releases the iPhone 5.
  • September 23, 2012: John Terry announces that he is retiring from international football.
  • September 30, 2012: Golf: Europe wins the 2012 Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois.
  • October 1, 2012:
    • 5-year-old April Jones goes missing from Powys, Wales.
    • German actor Dirk Bach dies.
  • October 3, 2012:
    • Taken 2 (2012) is released in cinemas.
    • Sexual abuse allegations against deceased English media personality Jimmy Savile are made public for the first time.
  • This date: October 4, 2012
  • October 6, 2012: Infinity Ward temporarily removes the map "Favela" from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 after a player discovers an offensive image of a quote from Mohammed hanging above a toilet.
  • October 10, 2012: The musical drama "Nashville" premieres on ABC.
  • October 12, 2012:
    • The movie Argo (2012) is released.
    • Reddit "troll" Violentacrez is unmasked by Gawker as Michael Brutsch.
  • October 16, 2012: Former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield officially retires three days before his 50th birthday.
  • October 19, 2012: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are married.
  • October 25, 2012: The "double dip" recession in the United Kingdom comes to an end.
  • October 26, 2012:
    • The James Bond movie Skyfall is released.
    • Windows 8 is released.
  • October 29, 2012:
    • Imagine Dragons release the song "Radioactive".
    • Hurricane Sandy hits the United States.
  • October 30, 2012: Soccer: Arsenal overcome a 4 goal deficit to defeat Reading 5-7 in the Capital One Cup.
  • November 3, 2012: "Jackass" stunt man Bam Margera and Melissa "Missy" Rothstein are divorced.
Television shows

TV shows in 2012

Television shows that people were watching in October 2012:

TV shows from October 2012.

Elementary
Elementary
Line of Duty
Line of Duty
The Newsroom
The Newsroom
Longmire
Longmire
Veep
Veep
Scandal
Scandal
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Grimm
Grimm
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Person of Interest
Person of Interest
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on October 4, 2012

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2012:

Robot and Monster
Robot and Monster
Gravity Falls
Gravity Falls
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins

Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally
Jessie
Jessie
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Bubble Guppies
Bubble Guppies
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
T.U.F.F. Puppy
T.U.F.F. Puppy
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2012

Toys and games that were popular in 2012:

UNO Roboto
UNO Roboto
HEXBUG Nano Hive
HEXBUG Nano Hive
Little People Zoo Talkers
Little People Zoo Talkers
Lalaloopsy Silly Hair
Lalaloopsy Silly Hair
LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple
LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple
Monster High dolls
Monster High dolls
Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy
Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy
Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Lazer Stunt Chaser
Lazer Stunt Chaser
Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus
Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus
Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Fijit Friends
Fijit Friends
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 2012.

FIFA 13 2012
FIFA 13
Borderlands 2 2012
Borderlands 2
Mark of the Ninja 2012
Mark of the Ninja
Guild Wars 2 2012
Guild Wars 2
Sleeping Dogs 2012
Sleeping Dogs
Clash of Clans 2012
Clash of Clans
Diablo III 2012
Diablo III
The Walking Dead 2012
The Walking Dead
Journey 2012
Journey
Mass Effect 3 2012
Mass Effect 3
DayZ (mod) 2012
DayZ (mod)
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on October 4, 2012?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2012.

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 4, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 4.

Rutherford B. Hayes

Rutherford B. Hayes

US President Deceased
Born on October 4, 1822
He was not alive on this date.

Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons

Business magnate
Born on October 4, 1957
He turned 55 on this day in 2012.

Liev Schreiber

Liev Schreiber

Actor
Born on October 4, 1967
He turned 45 on this day in 2012.

Dakota Johnson

Dakota Johnson

Actress
Born on October 4, 1989
She turned 23 on this day in 2012.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Little Mix
Born on October 4, 1991
She turned 21 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on October 4, 2012.

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 4, 2012 was most likely conceived around January 12, 2012.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 4, 2012 is close to June 27, 2013.

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Stats for October 4, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 4, 2012:

  • 4,461 days have passed since this date.
  • 637 weeks have passed.
  • 385,434,000 seconds have passed since October 4, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 449,673,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 198,883,944,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 64,239,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,147,324 steps. That's roughly 14,732 miles.
  • 4,625,208 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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