Thursday, 12th October 2017 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's World Arthritis Day. Explore 66 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings drizzly with temperatures between 13°C and 19°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Libra. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 12th October in Paris, FR.
On Thursday, 12th October 2017, Paris experienced drizzly conditions whilst the city lay under a waxing crescent moon. The zodiac sign for this date falls under Libra, a period associated with balance and consideration. Paris, the capital of France and the most populous city in the country, has served as a centre of culture, politics and commerce for centuries, attracting millions of visitors annually to its historic landmarks and cultural institutions.
This day in history carries significant weight across multiple decades and continents. In 1960, Japan Socialist Party leader Inejiro Asanuma was assassinated during a live television recording by a far-right ultra-nationalist wielding a short sword, an event that shocked the nation and left lasting implications for Japanese political discourse. The same year saw Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev reportedly pounding his shoe on a desk at the United Nations General Assembly in protest at a speech by Philippine delegate Lorenzo Sumulong, an incident that became emblematic of Cold War tensions. Moving further back, on this date in 1492, Christopher Columbus made landfall on an island in the Caribbean, believing he had reached the East Indies, an event that sparked a series of developments leading to European colonisation of the Americas.
The historical record also documents numerous other significant events occurring on 12th October across the centuries, ranging from medical breakthroughs to natural disasters and military engagements. These varied occurrences underscore the complexity of human history and the unpredictable nature of events that shape nations and societies. DayAtlas provides comprehensive information about weather conditions on any given day, historical events, and notable births and deaths for specific dates and locations, allowing users to explore the historical context of moments in time.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 12th October 2017
Blueprints change; foundations remain what truly matters most.
Fortune of the Day
12th October in the Stars – Star Sign Libra
Personality Profile
Personality People born on October 12th blend classic Libran diplomacy with innovative Uranus influence. These individuals think unconventionally while maintaining a need for harmony and balance. Master Number 22 grants them visionary power and exceptional potential to build something meaningful.
Strengths & Weaknesses Their strengths include intellectual flexibility, charisma, and constructive problem-solving. Weaknesses emerge through indecision between tradition and revolution, sometimes appearing emotionally detached. The drive to perfect everything can become paralyzing.
Love Those born on this day seek partners with intellectual depth and independence. They need mental stimulation and space for personal growth. Romance alone isn't enough—partnership must offer mutual evolution and inspire both parties.
Caree & Finance October 12th natives thrive in forward-thinking fields: technology, science, media, or social reform. Their Master Number 22 equips them for leadership roles creating positive change. Financial security develops through courageous, well-considered decisions.
Health Mental engagement is essential for their wellbeing—stagnation triggers anxiety and restlessness. Regular physical activity and intellectual challenges maintain balance. They benefit from processing inner conflicts emotionally rather than intellectualizing them.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Rooster (Fire).
Fun Facts About 12th October
Name Days in Your Language: Christopher, Cristopher, Kester, Kristofer, Kristopher
Someone born on this day in 2017 would be 8 years old today — just 3,111 days into life, which is roughly 74,674 hours, 4,480,462 minutes, or 268,827,771 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 285. day of the year.
There are 80 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 41 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 12th October
- Darci Lynne, American ventriloquist (2004)
- Iris Apatow, American actress (2002)
- Jongho, South Korean singer and actor (2000)
- Mia Threapleton, British actress (2000)
- Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Irish actor and musician (1999)
- Curtis Scott, Australian rugby league player (1997)
- James Graham, British singer (1996)
- Owen Watkin, Welsh rugby player (1996)
- Jessica Hogg, Welsh artistic gymnast (1995)
- Sean Monahan, Canadian ice hockey player (1994)
Lives Remembered on 12th October
- Conchata Ferrell, American actress (born 1943) (2020)
- Roberta McCain, American socialite and oil heiress (born 1912) (2020)
- Margarita D'Amico, Venezuelan journalist (born 1938) (2017)
- Abdallah Kigoda, Tanzanian politician, 8th Tanzanian Minister of Industry and Trade (born 1953) (2015)
- Joan Leslie, American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (born 1925) (2015)
- Ali Mazrui, Kenyan-American political scientist, philosopher, and academic (born 1933) (2014)
- Graham Miles, English snooker player (born 1941) (2014)
- Roberto Telch, Argentinian footballer and coach (born 1943) (2014)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 12th October
- Christian feast day: Blessed Louis Brisson
- Christian feast day: Edith Cavell and Elizabeth Fry (Church of England)
- Christian feast day: Fiacc
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of the Pillar (Fiestas del Pilar)
- Christian feast day: Our Lady of Aparecida
- Christian feast day: Radim Gaudentius (Czech Republic)
- Christian feast day: Seraphin of Montegranaro
- Christian feast day: Wilfrid of Ripon
- Christian feast day: Carlo Acutis
- Christian feast day: October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Children's Day (Brazil)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Columbus Day (Honduras)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de la Hispanidad or Fiesta Nacional de España, also Armed Forces Day (Spain)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de la Raza (El Salvador, Uruguay)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de la Resistencia Indígena, "Day of Indigenous Resistance" (Venezuela)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de las Américas (Belize)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de las Culturas, "Day of the Cultures" (Costa Rica)
- Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural, "Day of respect for cultural diversity" (Argentina)
- Discovery Day (The Bahamas)
- Feast for Life of Aleister Crowley, celebrated as "Crowleymas" (Thelema)
- Fiesta Nacional de España (Spain)
- Hafez Day (Iran) 1
- Independence Day (Equatorial Guinea), celebrates the independence of Equatorial Guinea from Spain in 1968.
- International Day Against DRM
What Happened on 12th October?
- Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall in Japan, killing 10 and forcing the evacuation of one million people. (2019)
- Eliud Kipchoge from Kenya becomes the first person to run a marathon in less than two hours with a time of 1:59:40 in Vienna. (2019)
- The Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, which is under construction, collapses, killing three workers and injuring 30 others. (2019)
- Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. (2018)
- The United States announces its decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Israel immediately follows. (2017)