Friday December 12, 2014: on this day

About December 12th, 2014, in brief:

  • Historical events: Sony Pictures Entertainment hack: Sony Pictures Entertainment shuts down production of several sets due to computer network problems regarding employee pay disbursement. This follows a huge computer hack.
  • Day of the week: December 12th, 2014 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Frank Sinatra, Jennifer Connelly
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Blank Space by Taylor Swift
  • Popular movie: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels directed by Guy Ritchie

More about December 12th, 2014? See below for more news and curiosities on December 12th, 2014.

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What day of the week was December 12, 2014?


December 12, 2014 was a Friday and it was the 346th day of the year 2014 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 2014 can also be written as 12/12/2014 in the US and as 12/12/2014 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 2014 in December 2014 calendar

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December 12, 2014: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 2014:

  • Sony pictures entertainment hack: sony pictures entertainment shuts down production of several sets due to computer network problems regarding employee pay disbursement. this follows a huge computer hack.
  • Sony pictures entertainment reports that production has been halted on several sets due to computer network problems regarding employees receiving pay. this was in response to a large computer hack.
  • In 50 cities, thousands of italians protest new labour laws by striking the streets.
  • Wall street suffers its worst week for three years due to the continuing collapse of oil prices. the dow jones industrial average drops 315 points or 1.8% to 17280
  • At least 26 people are killed when the ferry mv mutambala crashes on lake tanganyika in democratic republic of the congo.
  • Four people were shot by an unknown gunman outside rosemary anderson high school, an alternative highschool in portland, oregon. police later question a 22-year-old man. (cnn) (msn),
  • Astana's sary-arqa district judge in astana has charged yevgeny vdovenko (30 years old), a kazakh citizen with illegal and intentional participation in a foreign military conflict. he had fought alongside pro-russian separatists from eastern ukraine.
  • A palestinian man throws acidic chemical substance at an israeli family who stopped to get a hitchhiker. the attack was not claimed by terrorist groups.
  • The pirate bay appears to be unofficially revived by torrent site isohunt, which apparently serves new content.
  • Microsoft has announced its january 21 preview of windows 10 for consumers.

December 12, 2014: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 12, 2014: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 12, 2014:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.71
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $110.46
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.78
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $160.25

Exchange Rates on December 12, 2014:

  • 1 USD = 0.802 EUR
  • 1 USD = 118.8 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.636 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.212 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.1581 CAD

December 12, 2014: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Mechelen - Gent : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hoffenheim - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Erzgebirge Aue - Heidenheim : 1 - 1
  • Greuther Furth - RB Leipzig : 0 - 1
  • Sandhausen - Bochum : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - Real Madrid : 1 - 4
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December 12, 2014: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 12, 2014: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 2014 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 2014 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 2014: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 2014 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 2014 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 December 12, 2014 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:37 pm and setting at 11:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 06, 2014 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 2015.

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Who was born on December 12, 2014?


Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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December 12, 2014: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 9 years 4 months old,

or 112 months and 26 days old,

or 490 weeks and 5 days old,

or 3435 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 2014.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 2014?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 2014?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on December 12, 2014.

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December 12, 2014: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 2014:

  • Norman Bridwell

    American author and illustrator, created clifford the big red dog (b. 1928).

  • Ivor Grattan-Guinness

    English mathematician, historian, and academic (b. 1941)[208].

  • Herb Plews

    American baseball player (b. 1928).

  • Duilio Rizzato
  • Davide Santorsola
  • Billy Milligan

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

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December 12, 2014: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 2014:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 2014:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 2014: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 2014 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 8th and December 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 2014: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 2014 was Blank Space by Taylor Swift, according to the music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 12, 2014: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 2014 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blank Space
  2. - All About That Bass
  3. - Take Me To Church
  4. - Shake It Off
  5. - Animals

December 12, 2014: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 2014 was I Don't F**k With You by Big Sean Featuring E-40, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 12, 2014: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 2014 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Don't F**k With You
  2. - Tuesday
  3. - 7/11
  4. - Hot Boy
  5. - No Type

December 12, 2014: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 12, 2014 was Bailando by Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 8th and December 14th.

December 12, 2014: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 12, 2014 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 8th and December 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando
  2. - Ay Vamos
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Eres Mia
  5. - No Me Pidas Perdon

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December 12, 2014: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 2014 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Guy Ritchie

Starring: Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran, Jason Statham

Country: United States of America

Nebraska

Nebraska

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Alexander Payne

Starring: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk

Country: United States of America

Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Ryan Coogler

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Kevin Durand

Country: United States of America

Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Peter Berg

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster

Country: United States of America

Reservation Road

Reservation Road

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Terry George

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly, Elle Fanning

Country: United States of America

December 12, 2014: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 2014 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Gym Tony

Gym Tony

Release year: 2014

Halo: Nightfall

Halo: Nightfall

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

The Affair

The Affair

Release year: 2014

Directed by: Mike Figgis

Mr. Pickles

Mr. Pickles

Release year: 2014

Country: United States of America

December 12, 2014: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 2014 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Revival by Stephen King

Revival

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This dark, electrifying novel is about fanaticism and addiction.

Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

Leaving Time

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * Includes Larger Than Life. Jodi Picoult is a bestselling author who seamlessly blends nuanced characters, compelling plots and rich prose to create stories that "not just provoke the mind, but touch the flawed hearts …

Edge Of Eternity by Ken Follett

Edge Of Eternity

By:

The extraordinary historical epic of Ken Follett, the Century Trilogy, comes to a passionate, dramatic conclusion. In Fall of Giants, and Winter of the World Ken Follett follows the fortunes of five international families (American, German Russian, English, and Welsh) …

The Burning Room by Michael Connelly

The Burning Room

By:

In this thriller, #1 New York Times Bestseller Michael Connelly follows Detective Harry Bosch as he investigates a murder that took place nine years ago.

Flesh And Blood by Patricia Cornwell

Flesh And Blood

By:

Dr. Kay Scarpetta is celebrating her birthday and is about to leave for Miami with Benton Wesley, their FBI profiler husband. She notices seven pennies stuck to a wall behind their Cambridge home.

December 12, 2014: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 2014 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Alien: Isolation

Alien: Isolation

Platform: Linux Microsoft Windows OS X PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

Genre: Action-adventure, stealth, survival horror

Publisher: Sega

DreadOut

DreadOut

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: PT Digital Semantika Indonesia

Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff

Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff

Platform: Android Kindle Fire iOS Windows Phone 8 Windows 8.1 Adobe Flash

Genre: City-building game

Publisher: Fox Digital Entertainment

Futuridium EP Deluxe

Futuridium EP Deluxe

Platform: PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita iOS Microsoft Windows Mac OS X Linux

Genre: Shoot'em up

Publisher: MixedBag Playism

Endless Legend

Endless Legend

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: 4x, turn-based strategy

Publisher: Iceberg Interactive

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Who was the US President on December 12, 2014?

On December 12, 2014 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 2014?

On December 12, 2014 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 2014?

On December 12, 2014 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. 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 December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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What happened in 2014?

2014 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Six people were killed when six Indonesian police officers opened fire on suspected militants in Jakarta.
  • Spillover from the Syrian Civil War in Lebanon: Sources confirm that Majid bin Mohammad al-Majid has been captured by Lebanon. He is the leader of the al-Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, responsible for the recent bombing attack on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Somali Civil War (2009-present), 11 people killed in bomb attack outside a Somali hotel in Mogadishu. (Standard Media),

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What was the calendar for December 2014?

December 2014 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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