What Happened on October 29, 2012

Historical Events

  • Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in New Jersey resulting in 110 deaths and $50 billion in damage and forces the New York stock exchange to close
  • Publishing companies Penguin and Random House merge to form the world's largest publisher

About October 29, 2012

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio

Holidays: October Bank Holiday (Ireland)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: One More Night - Maroon 5
  • UK #1 Song: Beneath Your Beautiful - Labrinth Ft. Emeli Sande