Historical Events
- Auston Matthews becomes 1st player to score 4 goals in his NHL debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs at Ottawa
- James Charles (17) becomes the 1st male face of make-up label CoverGirl
Famous Deaths
- (William) "Sonny" Sanders, American soul vocalist, songwriter, arranger and producer (Jackie Wilson), dies at 77
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About October 12, 2016
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Closer - The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey
#1 Song: Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur
