Sunday January 01, 2012: on this day
January 01, 2012 was the 1st day of the year 2012, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is January 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 January 01, 2012, who was born and died on January 01, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, directed by Peter Jackson), TV series (e.g. Parental Guidance) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 01, 2012?
- January 01, 2012: What happened on that day?
- January 01, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 01, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 01, 2012?
- January 01, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 01, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
- January 01, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 01, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
- January 01, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 01, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 01, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 01, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 01, 2012?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2012?
- Who was the Pope on January 01, 2012?
What day of the week was January 01, 2012?
January 01, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 01, 2012 can also be written as 1/1/2012 in the US and as 1/1/2012 in UK and Europe.
January 01, 2012: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 01, 2012:
- 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.
- 2011-2012 bahraini uprising:
- 2011-2012 bahraini uprising: the funeral of a young bahraini man who was killed in protest becomes a new protest, with tear gas being used by police.
- Two people have been killed in an attack on bars near somalia in northern kenya.
- Goodluck jonathan, nigeria's president, declares an emergency in areas of nigeria that have been ravaged by violence from the islamist militant group boko haram.
- South sudan will send more police and troops to pibor, the site of ethnic violence.
- Queen elizabeth ii appoints john howard, a former prime minister of australia, and david hockney, a british painter, to the order of merit.
- Rio tinto alcan secures hundreds of workers at a smelter located in alma, quebec, canada.
- South of japan, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurs; there is no damage.
- A boat crashes off lamu island, kenyan coast. at least seven people are killed.
- Iranian navy tests a surface to-air missile.
- India and pakistan share a list of nuclear sites.
- North korean media jointly published a new year editorial calling for ampquothuman shieldsampquot in order to protect the supreme leader kim jong un.
- Nigeria announces the end of its fuel subsidy scheme, prompting strikes and protests by the nigeria labour congress.
- Egypt's military rulers push for elections to the shura council, which is the upper house in the parliament to accelerate progress towards a new constitution.
- The second spacecraft of nasa's interior laboratory and gravity recovery spacecrafts is orbiting around the moon.
- Due to financial constraints, the swaziland football team has pulled out of the qualifying rounds of africa cup of nations football.
- Jorge andres boero, an argentine motorcyclist, is killed in the first leg in argentina's dakar rally.
- 2011-2012 syrian uprising. the arab inter-parliamentary union (an advisory body to the arab league) calls for the removal its monitors in syria. they claim that they inadvertently help the government cover up ongoing violence. (bbc) syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.
January 01, 2012: What were the main match results that day?
Conference - Football (United Kingdom)
- Braintree Town - Cambridge : 3 - 2
- Darlington - Gateshead : 0 - 1
- Forest Green - Kidderminster : 1 - 1
- Grimsby - Lincoln : 3 - 1
- Kettering Town - Luton : 0 - 5
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Sunderland - Man City : 1 - 0
- West Brom - Everton : 0 - 1
January 01, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 01, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
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January 01, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 01, 2012 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 01:09 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2012.
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Get your map!Who was born on January 01, 2012?
Famous people born on January 01, 2012:
- Omran Daqneesh
Young Syrian boy whose image became a symbol of the impact of war on children.
- Bridger Walker
Saved his sister from a dog attack, displaying bravery and selflessness.
- Aylan
Aylan Kurdi was a Syrian child whose tragic death brought global attention to the refugee crisis.
- Aylan Kurdi
Aylan Kurdi was a Syrian refugee child whose tragic death brought global attention to the refugee crisis.
Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:
- Vidya Balan
Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...
- Nana Patekar
Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.
- Hiep Thi Le
Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.
- Grandmaster Flash
Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...
- Anju Mahendru
Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.
- Maurice Béjart
French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.
- Fatima Sana Shaikh
Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.
- Morris Chestnut
American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.
- Frank Langella
American actor and legitimate theater producer.
- Sonali Bendre
Indian actress and model.
January 01, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 12 years 3 months old,
or 147 months and 18 days old,
or 641 weeks and 5 days old,
or 4492 days old,
if you were born on January 01, 2012.How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 2012?
There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2012?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 2012.
January 01, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 01, 2012:
- Jayant Kastuar
Renowned classical dancer known for his contributions to Indian dance forms.
- Kiro Gligorov
First President of North Macedonia.
- Rasool Jahan
Renowned Indian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- George Cowan
George Cowan was a chemist who played a key role in the development of nuclear weapons during the Manhattan Project.
- Serigne Mbaye Sy Mansour
Prominent Mouride leader and son-in-law of Serigne Saliou Mbacke.
- Thomas Cowan
Thomas Cowan was a physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
- Phares Boulanger
Phares Boulanger was a French politician who served as the Minister of Defense from 1981 to 1986.
- Sheena Bora
Sheena Bora was a key figure in a high-profile murder case in India.
- Merryn Williams
Renowned poet known for her lyrical works.
- Lyle Borst
Renowned biologist known for his work on insect physiology.
- Vernon Roberts
British sculptor known for his public art installations.
- Abram Spanel
Abram Spanel was a physicist known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
- Fern Flaman
Fern Flaman served as a respected political figure in her community for several decades.
- Haik Muradyan
Armenian chemist known for his work in the field of organic chemistry and synthesis of new compounds.
- Tommy Mont
American football player and coach (b. 1922).
- Nay Win Maung
Burmese physician, businessman, and activist (b. 1962).
- Alfredo Battisti
- Alessandro Liberati
What famous deaths happened on January 1st?
Famous deaths on January 1st:
- Cesar Romero
Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).
- Margaret Sullavan
American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.
- Donna Douglas
American actress (b. 1932).
- Ray Walston
American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".
- Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.
- Barton MacLane
Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.
- Victor Buono
Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.
- June Clayworth
Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.
- Gertrude Michael
Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.
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January 01, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
January 01, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 01, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 01, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2012 was Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
January 01, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
- Rihanna - Diamonds
- The Lumineers - Ho Hey
- Ke$ha - Die Young
- Maroon 5 - One More Night
January 01, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
January 01, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rihanna - Diamonds
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
- Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
- Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
- Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique
January 01, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 2012 was Algo Me Gusta De Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
January 01, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
- Tito El Bambino + El Patron Featuring Marc Anthony - Por Que Les Mientes?
- Carlos Vives - Volvi A Nacer
- Daddy Yankee - Limbo
- Gerardo Ortiz - Solo Vine A Despedirme
January 01, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 01, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 01, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 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:
January 01, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 01, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 01, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 01, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 01, 2012?
On January 01, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2012?
On January 01, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 01, 2012?
On January 01, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about January 1st?
January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:
- 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
- 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),
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 January 2012?
January 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.