Historical Events
- 3 people are shot dead and two critically wounded after being shot by an unknown gunman in Downey, California
- Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in Jamaica killing 1 person and causing over $50 million in damage
- Libyan militias capture Bani Walid resulting in 130 civilian deaths
Famous Deaths
- Anita Björk, Swedish actress (Miss Julie, Loving Couples, Night People), dies at 89
- Jeff Blatnick, American wrestler (Olympic gold 1984), dies at 55
- Margaret Osborne DuPont, American tennis player (6-time Grand Slam singles winner), dies at 94
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About October 24, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: One More Night - Maroon 5
#1 Song: Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris/Florence Welch
