Wednesday February 01, 2012: on this day

February 01, 2012 was the 32nd day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 01, 2012 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 01, 2012, who was born and died on February 01, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 01, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Set Fire To The Rain by Adele), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Les Hommes De L'Ombre) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 1st, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 01, 2012?


February 01, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 32nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 2012 can also be written as 2/1/2012 in the US and as 1/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

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February 01, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 01, 2012:

  • After a football match in port said (egypt), at least 79 people were reported to have been killed and over 1,000 injured.
  • According to the london times, a secret nato report has claimed that the taliban are set to regain control of afghanistan following the withdrawal of international forces.
  • According to xinhua, 25 chinese workers were released from prison in egypt's sinai region.
  • Pakistan air force jets attacked militant positions near the border to afghanistan in orakzai, kurram agency. the pakistan air force claimed that 31 insurgents were killed.
  • Nigeria's state security service claims to have taken abul-qaqa into custody, purportedly a spokesperson for the radical islamist boko haram.
  • Wislawa, a polish poet, has died from lung cancer at the age of 88.
  • Don cornelius, a producer and television host from america, was shot to death by a self-inflicted bullet wound.
  • Singapore, vietnam and hong kong prohibit poultry imports from victoria, australia. japan, however, bans imports from australia after an outbreak of low-pathogenic avian influenza (separately from the potentially fatal h5n1 strain).
  • Facebook files for an initial public offer
  • American airlines' parent company says it will eliminate 13,000 jobs, or 15% of its workforce.
  • European antitrust authorities have blocked a merger between deutsche boerse and nyse euronext.
  • Egyptian football riots
  • Following the riots, all matches of the egyptian premier league were cancelled.
  • Canadian national naser al-raas was arrested in bahrain after he attended a rally during the 2011-2012 bahraini uprising. cbc news
  • Washington's state senate approves legislation that allows same-sex marriage.
  • On suspicion of match-fixing, the zimbabwe football association has suspended 80 players, including members of zimbabwe's national football team.
  • John terry, england's national football team captain and chelsea player faces charges at westminster magistrates court in london. he is accused of using an ethnic slur to refer to qpr defender anton ferdinand in a match in october.
  • Egyptian football riots: at most 73 people are killed in clashes between supporters of al-masry (egyptian football team) in port said. (bbc), (afp via news limited)(seattle post-intelligencer)all egyptian premier league matches are cancelled following the riots.
  • Clashes between supporters of the egyptian football team al-masry in port said resulted in at least 73 deaths. (bbc),
  • Seventy-four people are killed and over 500 injured as a result of clashes between fans of egyptian football teams al masry and al ahly in the city of port said.

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February 01, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 01, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.23
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $458.41
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.79
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.94
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.21

Exchange Rates on February 01, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 76.21 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9983 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.915 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3076 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 100.29 JPY

February 01, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cagliari - Roma : 4 - 2
  • Inter - Palermo : 4 - 4
  • Lazio - Milan : 2 - 0
  • Napoli - Cesena : 0 - 0
  • Udinese - Lecce : 2 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Leicester - Middlesbrough : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Arbroath - Stirling : 2 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Aston Villa - QPR : 2 - 2
  • Blackburn - Newcastle : 0 - 2
  • Bolton - Arsenal : 0 - 0
  • Fulham - West Brom : 1 - 1
  • Sunderland - Norwich : 3 - 0
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February 01, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 1st, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 01, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 01, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 2012 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 01, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 11:38 am and setting at 02:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Feb 07, 2012.

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Who was born on February 01, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on February 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 1st:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Michael C. Hall
    Michael C. Hall

    Michael c. hall is an american actor best known for his roles as david fisher in the hbo drama series six feet under and as dexter morgan in...

  • Clark Gable
    Clark Gable

    American actor, "the king", hollywood's most prominent male star.

  • Brandon Lee
    Brandon Lee

    American actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star.

  • Ronda Rousey
    Ronda Rousey

    American mixed martial artist, actress, and judoka.

  • Julia Garner
    Julia Garner

    Julia garner is an american actress known for her roles in ozark and the assistant.

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Terry Jones
    Terry Jones

    British filmmaker, writer, medieval historian and comic performer.

  • Renata Tebaldi
    Renata Tebaldi

    Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.

  • Anna Kanakis
    Anna Kanakis

    Italian beauty queen, miss italy 1977 at the age of 15! when her age was revealed, she was disqualified from the miss world pageant.

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February 01, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 28 days old,

or 634 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4440 days old,

if you were born on February 01, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 2012?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 01, 2012.

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February 01, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 01, 2012:

  • Wisława Szymborska

    Polish poet and translator, nobel prize laureate (b. 1923).

  • Angelo Dundee

    Renowned boxing trainer who worked with Muhammad Ali.

  • Don Cornelius

    Soul train was created by american producer and television host, soul train (d. 2012).

  • Gerlando Alberti
  • Giorgio Bargioni
  • Ladislav Kuna
  • Charlie Spoonhour
  • Jerry Steiner
  • Sara González
  • Fabián Estapé

What famous deaths happened on February 1st?

Famous deaths on February 1st:

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Heather O'Rourke
    Heather O'Rourke

    American child actress (b. 1975).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

  • John Vernon
    John Vernon

    Canada -- actor (animal houses, chained heats, dirty harry).

  • Hedda Hopper
    Hedda Hopper

    American journalist and hollywood gossip columnist.

  • Wanda Hendrix
    Wanda Hendrix

    American actress.

  • Richard Wattis
    Richard Wattis

    Actor (dick & duchess of liberace), dies aged 62.

  • Georgenia Shelley

    Renowned English novelist known for her Gothic novel 'Frankenstein'.

  • Navier Stokes

    Irish mathematician and physicist who co-derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are fundamental in fluid mechanics.

  • Jaely Shelley

    Jaely Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, and dramatist, best known for her novel 'Frankenstein'.

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February 01, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 01, 2012:

  • St. Brigid of Kildare - one of the three patron saints of Ireland, the others being St. Patrick and St. Columcille.
  • In Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the fictional character Willy Wonka gives an unprecedented tour of his chocolate factory on February 1 (year unspecified).
  • Blessed Reginald of Sint-Gillis
  • The start of LGBT History Month in the United Kingdom.
  • The start of Black History Month in the United States.
  • Imbolc - the first day of Spring in Ireland (Irish Calendar), one of the eight solar holidays in the Wheel of the Year.
  • St. Veridiana

Observances on February 01, 2012:

  • World Interfaith Harmony Week, 1-7 February
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February 01, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 01, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 01, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 2012 was Set Fire To The Rain by Adele, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 01, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Set Fire To The Rain
  2. - We Found Love
  3. - Good Feeling
  4. - Turn Me On
  5. - The One That Got Away

February 01, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 2012 was Make Me Proud by Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 01, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Make Me Proud
  2. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  3. - Party
  4. - Dance (A$$)
  5. - Ni**as in Paris

February 01, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 01, 2012 was El Verdadero Amor Perdona by Mana Featuring Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 01, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  2. - Te Quiero A Morir
  3. - Promise
  4. - Las Cosas Pequenas
  5. - We Found Love

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February 01, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 01, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Daniel Espinosa

Starring: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick, Vera Farmiga

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

February 01, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 01, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Les hommes de l'ombre

Les hommes de l'ombre

Release year: 2012

Touch

Touch

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Minh Nguyen

Hell on Wheels

Hell on Wheels

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Will Zens

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

Smash

Smash

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

February 01, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 01, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Catherine The Great by Robert K. Massie

Catherine The Great

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"[A] story of power, perseverance, and passion . . A great story in the hands ."--The Wall Street Journal The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of Peter the

The Rope by Nevada Barr

The Rope

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The RopeNevada BarrIt 1995. A 35-year old woman named Anna Pigeon, who just got off the bus from New York City, takes her first job in a park as an employee. It is a seasonal, unglamorous assignment

Locked On by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney

Locked On

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Although his father was reluctant to be a hero field operative, Jack Ryan Jr. He'd rather do nothing but private training with special forces to hone his combat skills in order to continue his work.

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

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This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

Gideon'S Corpse by Douglas Preston

Gideon'S Corpse

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A nuclear scientist in high office becomes insane and holds a family member hostage. One of them is killed and the standoff escalates.

February 01, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 01, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blades of Time

Blades of Time

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash

Publisher: Konami Gaijin Entertainment (PC)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Hearthfire

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Hearthfire

Platform: Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Crusader Kings 2: Sword of Islam

Crusader Kings 2: Sword of Islam

Genre: Grand strategy

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral

The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral

Platform: WiiWare

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Ace of Spades

Ace of Spades

Platform: Windows, Mac

Genre: First-person shooter, sandbox

Publisher: Jagex

history

Who was the US President on February 01, 2012?

On February 01, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 01, 2012?

On February 01, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 01, 2012?

On February 01, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 1st?

February 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Two dissident irish republican campaign members were injured and shot in londonderry in separate attacks. (bbc).a mortar tube and ammunition were found at the irish border, county louth.
  • 2018 - Persecution of muslims in myanmar: five mass graves were discovered in northern rakhine state by the associated press. this was confirmed through multiple eyewitness testimony and video evidence. many of those buried in the graves were rohingya victims from the gu dar pyin massacre.
  • 2017 - A shootout broke out with security forces in azerbaijan, and four alleged extremists were killed. one suspect was arrested. according to the state security service, the suspect was linked to an unspecified religious extremist organization abroad.

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for February 2012?

February 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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