Friday January 13, 2012: on this day

January 13, 2012 was the 13th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 13, 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 13, 2012, who was born and died on January 13, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 13, 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. Man Up) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 13th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 13, 2012?


January 13, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 13th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 2012 can also be written as 1/13/2012 in the US and as 13/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 13, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 13, 2012:

  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising. security forces kill at most 13 protesters, including three kids, during ongoing demonstrations in syria.
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  • European sovereign debt crisis: standard & poor's credit rating agencies lowers their long-term credit ratings for the eurozone countries of spain, cyprus, portugal and spain by two points each, while austria, france and malta drop one notch, respectively.
  • Lions gate entertainment, america's largest independent studio, has purchased summit entertainment for us$412.5 million.
  • Anote tong, kiribati's president, is re-elected to a third and final term in the 2012 presidential elections.
  • Reforms in burma: burma announces mass pardons for political prisoners, including min ko naing, student leader.
  • The cruise ship "costa concordia" crashes at the isola del giglio, in the mediterranean sea. there have been 11 deaths and 14 other injuries.
  • Standard & poor's credit rating agency reduces its long-term credit ratings for the eurozone countries of spain, cyprus, portugal, and italy by two notches, while austria, france and malta are each reduced by one notch.
  • Costa concordia disaster: 32 people died, 2 were missing and presumed deceased, and 64 others were injured when the cruise ship costa concordia ran aground in isola del giglio, mediterranean sea.
  • The passenger cruise ship costa concordia sinks off the coast of italy due to the captain francesco schettino's negligence and irresponsibility. there are 32 confirmed deaths.

January 13, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 13, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 13, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.16
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $419.70
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.93
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.78
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $179.48

Exchange Rates on January 13, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 76.95 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0229 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9516 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3068 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 97.54 JPY

January 13, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - Gimnastic : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Le Havre - Lens : 0 - 0
  • Nantes - Angers : 2 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hamilton - Partick : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Nocerina - Sassuolo : 0 - 1
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January 13, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th 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 13, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 13th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 13, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 13, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 13, 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 13, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 08:52 pm and setting at 09:59 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 January 13, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on January 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 13th:

  • Orlando Bloom
    Orlando Bloom

    British actor who was first known for his role as legolas in the 2003, 2002, and 2003 trilogy of "lord of the rings.

  • Liam Hemsworth
    Liam Hemsworth

    Liam hemsworth is an australian actor known for his roles in the hunger games series and the last song.

  • Patrick Dempsey
    Patrick Dempsey

    He is an actor and driver of race cars in america.

  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus

    American comedianne, actress who was a star in the no.

  • Robert Stack
    Robert Stack

    American actor nominated for seven emmys.

  • Elsa Martinelli
    Elsa Martinelli

    Elsa martinelli was an italian actress known for her roles in films such as 'the indian fighter' and 'hatari!'.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • John McNaughton
    John McNaughton

    American film director.

  • Trace Adkins
    Trace Adkins

    American country music singer-songwriter.

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January 13, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 6 days old,

or 635 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4449 days old,

if you were born on January 13, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 13, 2012?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 13th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 13, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 13, 2012.

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January 13, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 13, 2012:

  • Miljan Miljanić

    Serbian footballer and manager (b. 1930).

  • Rauf Denktaş

    Turkish-cypriot lawyer and politician, 1st president of northern cyprus (b. 1924).

  • Guido Dessauer

    German physicist and engineer (b. 1915).

  • Giorgio Franceschini
  • Morgan Jones
  • Lefter Küçükandonyadis
  • Juan Antonio Usparitza Lecumberri
  • Franco Della Peruta
  • Abdollah Mojtabavi
  • Felipe Fernández

What famous deaths happened on January 13th?

Famous deaths on January 13th:

  • Patrick McGoohan
    Patrick McGoohan

    American-born british actor, best known for his roles in the tv series "the prisoner", 1961-1965.

  • Teddy Pendergrass
    Teddy Pendergrass

    American r&b singer (born 1950).

  • Margaret Leighton
    Margaret Leighton

    British actress, "much ado about nothing", dies at the age of 53.

  • Ernie Kovacs
    Ernie Kovacs

    Comedy show host (show), is killed in a car accident in west los angeles, california at the age of 42.

  • Brian Bedford
    Brian Bedford

    England, united kingdom -- actor ("anthony coronet blue").

  • Max Harris
    Max Harris

    Born 1921, australian poet, columnist, and publisher.

  • Earl Cameron
    Earl Cameron

    Canadian broadcaster (born in 1915).

  • Aloysuis Joyce

    Renowned Irish novelist and poet known for his work 'Ulysses'.

  • Hubert Humphrey

    American politician who was vice-president of america from 1965-1969 under president lyndon b. johnson.

  • James Joyce

    Irish novelist, writer and wordsmith.

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January 13, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 13, 2012:

  • In Sweden, Christmas ends on the 20th day, St. Knut's Day. Children celebrate a party throwing out the Christmas tree (julgransplundring).
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January 13, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 13, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 13, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 2012 was Sexy And I Know It by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 13, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 13, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. 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. - Good Feeling

January 13, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 13, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 13, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

January 13, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 13, 2012 was Hotel Nacional by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 13, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 13, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hotel Nacional
  2. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  3. - Promise
  4. - Nada Iguales
  5. - We Found Love

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January 13, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 13, 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

Napoleon Dynamite

Napoleon Dynamite

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Jared Hess

Starring: Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell

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

January 13, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 13, 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:

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

Alcatraz

Alcatraz

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

January 13, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 13, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Drop by Michael Connelly

The Drop

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Harry Bosch will be able to continue his career for three more years, but he is determined to pursue cases even harder than ever.

Private: #1 Suspect by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Private: #1 Suspect

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Private has been solving unsolved cases since Jack Morgan, a former Marine, founded it. Private is now the most powerful investigation firm in the world. Private was sought out by the wealthy and famous to discreetly address their most intimate …

Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell

Red Mist

By:

Patricia Cornwell, the #1 crime writer in the world, continues to amaze readers with her high-tension suspense. This remarkable novel features Dr.

Micro by Michael Crichton and Richard Preston

Micro

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This high-concept thriller is reminiscent of Jurassic Park. It follows a group graduate students who are lured to Hawaii by a mysterious biotech company to work. Only to be forced to leave.

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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Walter Isaacson's "enthralling", (The New Yorker), worldwide bestseller biography about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was the inspiration for the film Steve Jobs, starring Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels.

January 13, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 13, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Platform: Windows OS X

Genre: Graphic adventure

99 Levels to Hell

99 Levels to Hell

Platform: Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Zaxis Games

Ace of Spades

Ace of Spades

Platform: Windows, Mac

Genre: First-person shooter, sandbox

Publisher: Jagex

F1 Race Stars

F1 Race Stars

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii U

Genre: Kart racing

Publisher: Codemasters

Angry Birds Star Wars

Angry Birds Star Wars

Platform: Android, iOS, BlackBerry 10,[1] Windows Phone, Microsoft Windows, Windows 8, OS X, Facebook, BlackBerry Tablet OS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii, Wii U, Ninte

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment (in conjunction with LucasArts), Activision (PS3/PS4/Vita/X360/Xbox One/Wii/Wii U/3DS)

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Who was the US President on January 13, 2012?

On January 13, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 13, 2012?

On January 13, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 13, 2012?

On January 13, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 13th?

January 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: pro-government militants and the syrian government fire artillery into villages within the idlib de-escalation zone, killing one civilian and injuring two others.
  • 2018 - After a boat that capsized off the indian coast, near dahanu in maharashtra, a search is on for missing children. two bodies were found.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons (opcw) has revealed that it suspects syrian president bashar al-assad and other top officials of the syrian government of using chemical weapons in the conflict.

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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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