Friday January 06, 2012: on this day

January 06, 2012 was the 6th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 06, 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 06, 2012, who was born and died on January 06, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 06, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sexy And I Know It by LMFAO), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Dragon Age: Redemption) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 6th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 06, 2012?


January 06, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 6th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 2012 can also be written as 1/6/2012 in the US and as 6/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 06, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 06, 2012:

  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising. according to syrian state media 26 people were killed and 63 injured when a suicide bomber attacked a damascus police station. the syrian opposition claims that the syrian government orchestrated the attack and that security forces have given them information that aleppo will be next.
  • Asa'ib ahl al-haq is a shiite militia supported by iran that attacked u.s troops and killed many. it has agreed to give up its arms and participate in the political process in iraq.
  • In kano, eight people were killed and 10 others were injured in the latest attack on a northern nigerian church.
  • Ramnit is able to steal more than 45000 facebook passwords and logins.
  • Symantec, the maker of norton antivirus software, has acknowledged that hackers have obtained ampquota section of its source code. this is partially in accordance with claims made by lords of dharmaraja.
  • In sichuan (china), a tibetan protester sets himself ablaze.
  • Portia simpson miller, jamaica's prime minister, announces that jamaica will become a republic. she plans to replace queen elizabeth ii as head state and abolish the jamaican monarchy.
  • Canadian minister of defence, peter mackay. nazanin afshin jam, an iranian former beauty king, is married in a private mexican ceremony.
  • In the 2012 world junior ice hockey championships gold-medal game, sweden defeated russia 1-0 in overtime
  • Twenty-six people are killed and 63 wounded when a suicide bomber blows himself up at a police station in damascus.

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January 06, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 06, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.92
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $419.77
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.53
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.73
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $184.39

Exchange Rates on January 06, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 76.96 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.028 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9549 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3094 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 97.88 JPY

January 06, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alcoyano - Celta : 0 - 3

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Wycombe - Huddersfield : 0 - 6

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Burton - Accrington : 0 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Ascoli - Padova : 0 - 2
  • Brescia - Crotone : 3 - 0
  • Cittadella - Empoli : 2 - 1
  • Grosseto - Livorno : 1 - 1
  • Gubbio - Bari : 2 - 2
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January 06, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th 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 06, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 06, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 06, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 06, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 02:31 pm and setting at 05:49 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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Who was born on January 06, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:

  • Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon

    Kate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.

  • Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson

    Rowan Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in the sitcoms 'Mr.

  • Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus

    American actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...

  • Adriano Celentano
    Adriano Celentano

    Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.

  • Olga Georges-Picot
    Olga Georges-Picot

    French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.

  • Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier

    Belgian actor.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Danny Pintauro
    Danny Pintauro

    American actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    Deerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).

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January 06, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 3 months old,

or 147 months and 13 days old,

or 641 weeks

or 4487 days old,

if you were born on January 06, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 2012?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 06, 2012.

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January 06, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 06, 2012:

  • Bob Holness

    South african-english radio and television host (b. 1928).

  • Dary Frinton

    Dary Frinton was a British actor known for his roles in television and film.

  • Spike Pola

    Australian footballer and soldier (b. 1914).

  • Anilda Leão
  • Luigi Rech
  • Antonio Nuvoli

What famous deaths happened on January 6th?

Famous deaths on January 6th:

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Silvana Pampanini
    Silvana Pampanini

    Italian film actress from the 1950s.

  • Om Puri
    Om Puri

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

  • Pat Harrington
    Pat Harrington

    Jr.

  • Loui Braille

    Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.

  • Genecis Mendel

    Considered the father of genetics, he discovered the basic principles of heredity through his experiments with pea plants.

  • Cicilia Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Ron Asheton

    Ron Asheton was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Stooges.

  • Messiyah Mendel

    Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.

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January 06, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 06, 2012:

  • Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
  • Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
  • In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
  • Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
  • Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
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January 06, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 06, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 06, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 2012 was Sexy And I Know It by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 06, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 06, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sexy And I Know It
  2. - We Found Love
  3. - The One That Got Away
  4. - It Will Rain
  5. - Ni**as In Paris

January 06, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 06, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 06, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

January 06, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 06, 2012 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 06, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 06, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Promise
  2. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  3. - Nada Iguales
  4. - Te Quiero A Morir
  5. - Give Me Everything

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January 06, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 06, 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

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

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

January 06, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 06, 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:

Dragon Age: Redemption

Dragon Age: Redemption

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Peter Winther

Man Up

Man Up

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Ben Palmer

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

The Finder

The Finder

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

January 06, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 06, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich

Explosive Eighteen

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Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter, is about to have a life of a savior when an international murder strikes dangerously close to her home. Janet Evanovich's dynamite novel will help you understand.

The Litigators by John Grisham

The Litigators

By:

Finley & Figg partners often refer to themselves "boutique" law firms. Boutique means chic, select, and wealthy. Wally Figg and Oscar Finley are not all of these.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire

By:

Suzanne Collins continues the incredible story of Katniss everdeen in Suzanne Collins' phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss has won the annual Hunger Games along with Peeta Mellark, a district tribute.

Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson

Kill Alex Cross

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Alex Cross is the only person who can detect the largest case that he has ever been involved in. The kidnapper took the President's daughter and son from school. It was an unimaginable crime but it happened.

Thinking, Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Thinking, Fast And Slow

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Major New York Times BestsellerWinner of The National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award 2012Selected by New York Times Book Review to be one of the top books of 2011.

January 06, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 06, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dys4ia

Dys4ia

Platform: Adobe Flash

Genre: Autobiography

Publisher: Newgrounds

Crosswords Plus

Crosswords Plus

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Chaos on Deponia

Chaos on Deponia

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X Linux

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment

Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Social simulation

Publisher: Nintendo

Analogue: A Hate Story

Analogue: A Hate Story

Platform: Windows/Mac OS X/Linux

Genre: Visual novel, mystery, epistolary

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Who was the US President on January 06, 2012?

On January 06, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 2012?

On January 06, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 06, 2012?

On January 06, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 6th?

January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
  • 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".

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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 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.

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