Historical Events
Red
"Red" 4th studio album by Taylor Swift is released (Billboard Album of the Year 2012/2013)
- 6 Italian scientists are convicted of manslaughter for their failure to predict the 2009 L'Aquila earthquake
- Hurricane Sandy forms in the Western Caribbean Sea
- MLB National League Championship: San Francisco Giants beat St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 3
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Jensen, American psychologist, dies at 89
- Russell Means, Native American activist, dies from esophageal cancer at 72
- Wilson Whineray, New Zealand rugby union prop (32 Tests [30 as captain]; Auckland RFU), dies at 77
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About October 22, 2012
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Holidays: Labour Day (New Zealand)
Music Charts
#1 Song: One More Night - Maroon 5
#1 Song: Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris/Florence Welch
