Historical Events
- 15 people are killed and 33 injured by a series of Baghdad car bombings
Sports History
American Serena Williams wins her 3rd season ending tennis title; beats Maria Sharapova of Russia 6–4, 6–3 in the WTA Championship decider in Istanbul, Turkey
- Baseball World Series: San Francisco beats Detroit, 4-3 in 10 innings in Game 4 at Comerica Park; sweep Tigers, 4-0 for Giants' 2nd title in 3 years; MVP: SF 3rd baseman Pablo Sandoval
- Syrian ceasefire collapses and 128 people are killed in ongoing civil war violence
Famous Weddings
- Bristol Palin's former fiance Levi Johnston (21) weds Sunny Oglesby (20) at Settlers Bay Lodge in Wasilla, Alaska
Famous Deaths
- Jack Dellal, British property investor and multi-millionaire (Allied Commercial Holdings), dies from natural causes at 83
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About October 28, 2012
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 11 years and 6 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: One More Night - Maroon 5
- #1 Song: Beneath Your Beautiful - Labrinth Ft. Emeli Sande