Tuesday February 14, 2012: on this day

February 14, 2012 was the 45th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 14, 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 14, 2012, who was born and died on February 14, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 14, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Die Chefin) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 14th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 14, 2012?


February 14, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 45th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 2012 can also be written as 2/14/2012 in the US and as 14/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

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February 14, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 14, 2012:

  • As the syrian army continues to bombard homs with bombs, arab officials confirmed that they would be willing to arm the opposition if necessary.
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  • The government of egypt circulates an idea motion to be considered by the general assembly of united nations. proposed resolution would condemn the syrian regime's violations of human rights.
  • 2011-2012 bahraini uprising:
  • On the 1st anniversary of the beginning of protests demanding reforms in the country, security forces fired tear gas at anti-government protestors.
  • Anonymous commemorates the anniversary of the bahraini uprising through hacking the u.s. teargas company combined systems inc., based jamestown, pennsylvania. this company has supplied most of the teargas used by the middle east regimes against protesters.
  • According to reports, britain is still selling arms to bahrain.
  • For the second time in recent week, the u.s. aircraft carrier sails through strait of hormuz close to iran's coast.
  • Four soldiers were injured in a contested area when a sudanese aircraft strike struck the south sudanese state unity.
  • Two explosions were reported in bangkok, thailand. one iranian man was injured.
  • In western china, a tibetan monk set himself ablaze in protest against his own self-immolation.
  • In pyongyang, a new statue honoring the late leader of north korea kim jong-il has been unveiled.
  • Online, wellesley college's and baylor university's love letters to robert browning and elizabeth barrett are published by baylor university and wellesley college.
  • China has issued new regulations regarding foreign television programs being broadcast in china. this bans all import programmes during primetime.
  • The u.s. authorities claim that $1 billion will be provided to the federal housing administration by the settlement of a mortgage with one of the largest banks in the country. this will replenish the fha's severely depleted capital reserves.
  • Jean-claude juncker (head of the euro group) cancels wednesday's meeting to discuss the greek bailout and states that they still need information from the greek government.
  • Category 4 cyclone giovanna strikes madagascar close to toamasina. at least one person is killed, and the death toll is expected to rise.
  • The fuel shortage causes gaza's sole power station to shut down.
  • Actor sean penn meets argentina’s president cristina fernandez de kirchner in order to support ampquotampquotthe malvinas islands, argentinaampquot. he also urges britain to end its ampquotarchaic colonialist ideologyampquot.
  • During a visit to america, the vice-president of china's people's republic of china xi jinping met with president of the united states barack obama.
  • After bullets were found in his luggage, an employee of the united states embassy in islamabad was taken into custody in peshawar, pakistan.
  • After the primary, the venezuelan supreme tribunal ordered that the opposition not destroy the voter's list.
  • Simon lokodo, uganda's minister for ethics & integrity, raids a gay activist workshop and attempts to arrest its organiser.
  • Kuwait creates a new cabinet in preparation for wednesday's new session.
  • Many thousands of supporters of iran's green movement silently march through tehran, calling for the release political prisoners.
  • Fifa warns argentina football association (afa), against renaming their top football league after the ara 'general belgrano's cruiser, which was sunk in 1982 by a british nuclear submarine. fifa warns against such a move as it could violate rules regarding mixing football and politics.
  • Rangers go into administration and are given 10 points. this effectively ends their 2011-12 scottish premier league challenge, and gives the title to bitter rivals celtic.
  • 93 people were involved, including fenerbahce s.k. president, to be tried on match fixing charges in relation to 19 super lig matches that took place in istanbul.
  • The detroit red wings defeated the dallas stars 3-1 to set a new record in ice hockey with 21 consecutive home wins in the national hockey league.
  • For the second time in recent week, the u.s. air carrier abraham lincoln sails with the cruiser cape st. george, and the destroyer sterett through the strait of hormuz.
  • Actor sean penn meets argentina’s president cristina fernandez de kirchner, to support "the malvinas islands in argentina" and urges britain not to continue its "archaic commitment towards colonialist ideology".
  • The world bank has announced that robert zoellick, its president, will be stepping down at the end of his term in june.
  • The six nations council announced that the match between france and ireland in the 2012 six nations championship has been rescheduled for sunday, march 4th, with a 3:00pm kick-off.
  • Apoel nicosia wins against lion to propel the team to the top 8 ucls (uefa champions lague).wins 1-0(agg. 1-1)p. 4-3.

February 14, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 14, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 14, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.42
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $504.66
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.33
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.93
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $191.76

Exchange Rates on February 14, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.42 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9986 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9195 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3003 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 102.98 JPY

February 14, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Hull : 0 - 0
  • Brighton - Millwall : 2 - 2
  • Bristol City - Crystal Palace : 2 - 2
  • Burnley - Barnsley : 2 - 0
  • Cardiff - Peterboro : 3 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Lincoln - Braintree Town : 3 - 3
  • Newport County - Bath City : 1 - 0
  • Southport - Darlington : 2 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hamilton - Morton : 1 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brechin - Arbroath : 1 - 1
  • Cowdenbeath - Albion Rvs : 3 - 0
  • Forfar - Dumbarton : 1 - 1
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February 14, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th 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 14, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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February 14, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 14, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 14, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 12:34 am and setting at 11:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 2012.

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Who was born on February 14, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on February 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 14th:

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Simon Pegg
    Simon Pegg

    Simon pegg is a british actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in popular movies such as shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, and the...

  • Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore

    Freddie highmore is a british actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as finding neverland, charlie and the chocolate factory,...

  • Rob Thomas
    Rob Thomas

    American musician (matchbox twenty).

  • Meg Tilly
    Meg Tilly

    Meg Tilly is a Canadian actress and novelist known for her roles in films like 'The Big Chill' and 'Agnes of God.

  • Florence Henderson
    Florence Henderson

    American actress and singer on stage, tv and film.

  • Tina Aumont
    Tina Aumont

    French actress, born in america to jean-pierre aumont and maria montez.

  • Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell

    Canadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).

  • Danai Gurira
    Danai Gurira

    Tv actress.

  • Hugh Downs
    Hugh Downs

    American television personality.

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February 14, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 5 days old,

or 631 weeks

or 4417 days old,

if you were born on February 14, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 2012?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 14th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 14, 2012.

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February 14, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 14, 2012:

  • Dory Previn

    American actress, songwriter, lyricist, singer, and model.

  • Péter Rusorán

    Hungarian swimmer, water polo player, and coach (b. 1940).

  • Mike Bernardo

    South african boxer and martial artist (b. 1969).

  • Tonmi Lillman

    Finnish drummer and producer (b. 1973).

  • Reinhold Frosch
  • Agostino Pavan
  • Vittoriano Esposito
  • Diego Bosis
  • Jean-Jacques Bricaire
  • Henri Delauze
  • René Van Droogenbroeck

What famous deaths happened on February 14th?

Famous deaths on February 14th:

  • Louis Jourdan
    Louis Jourdan

    French television and film actor.

  • Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman

    Actor (schultz life with luigi), dead at 82.

  • Tom Burke
    Tom Burke

    American runner (born 1875).

  • Pelham Grenville Wodehouse

    Famous English author known for his humorous novels and short stories.

  • Hiren Mukherjee

    Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

  • Cecylia Wolff

    Prolific author of novels and short stories.

  • Lavontay White

    Tragically killed in a shooting at the age of 2..

  • Crews Allen

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar classification.

  • Lavontay Johnson

    Young entrepreneur tragically killed at the age of 2..

  • Wahneta Trotter

    Pioneering African American journalist and editor.

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February 14, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 14, 2012:

  • Denmark - Fastelavn. Children dress up, much like Halloween in the US.
  • Arizona - Admission Day (1912).
  • Mexico - Day of National Mourning (1831).
  • Oregon - Admission Day (1859).
  • Western World - Valentine's Day.
  • Iraq - 'Communist Martyrs Day' celebrated by Iraqi Communist Party.
  • Europe/Catholicism - Feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of Europe.

Saints celebrated on February 14, 2012:

  • Saint Abraham (d. 422)
  • Saint Valentine (d. 422).
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February 14, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 14, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 14, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 2012 was Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 14, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 14, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) youtube
  2. - Set Fire To The Rain
  3. - Good Feeling
  4. - We Found Love
  5. - Turn Me On

February 14, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 2012 was Make Me Proud by Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 14, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 14, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Make Me Proud
  2. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  3. - The Motto
  4. - Love On Top
  5. - I Do

February 14, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 14, 2012 was Si Tu Me Besas by Victor Manuelle, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 14, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 14, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Tu Me Besas
  2. - Lovumba (Prestige)
  3. - Intentalo
  4. - Llamada de Mi Ex
  5. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona

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February 14, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 14, 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

John Carter

John Carter

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Andrew Stanton

Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Samantha Morton

Country: United States of America

February 14, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 14, 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:

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

Release year: 2012

Les hommes de l'ombre

Les hommes de l'ombre

Release year: 2012

Touch

Touch

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Minh Nguyen

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

February 14, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 14, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Elizabeth The Queen by Sally Bedell Smith

Elizabeth The Queen

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"An excellent, all inclusive new biography The New York Times Queen Elizabeth II has been the subject of unsurpassed attention since her ascension on the throne at the age of twenty-five.

Believing The Lie by Elizabeth George

Believing The Lie

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It's an accident or murder, Thomas Lynley wonders. He's undercover sent to investigate Ian Cresswell's death at the request of Bernard, the wealthy and influential uncle.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire

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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.

Defending Jacob by William Landay

Defending Jacob

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NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS OF YEAR BY Entertainment Weekly * The Boston Globe* Kansas City Star "A legal thriller comparable to classics like Scott

The Summer Garden by Sherryl Woods

The Summer Garden

By:

Luke O'Brien's Dublin vacation was unexpectedly highlighted by his falling for "Maddening Moira". Luke is delighted when she surprises Chesapeake Shores.

February 14, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 14, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

2nd Super Robot Wars Original Generation

2nd Super Robot Wars Original Generation

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Platform: Windows OS X

Genre: Graphic adventure

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land

Platform: iOS, Microsoft Windows, Android

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Red Wasp Design

Elf Defense Eng

Elf Defense Eng

Platform: iOS

Genre: Tower defense game

Diablo III

Diablo III

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X PlayStation 3[2] Xbox 360[3] PlayStation 4[2] Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: JP Square Enix

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Who was the US President on February 14, 2012?

On February 14, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 14, 2012?

On February 14, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 14, 2012?

On February 14, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 14th?

February 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulwama attack: at least 46 indian security personnel were killed in the suicide bomber's attack on his convoy of military vehicles driving along a jammu and kashmir highway.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: russian planes strike ma'arrat hurma village, idlib, syria. seven civilians are killed and 10 more are injured.
  • 2017 - Conflicts in syria's idlib governorate: syrian civil war, clashes in idlib governorate (2017): rival fighters from tahrir al-sham and jund al-aqsa clashed in syria's northern idlib governorate. the conflict resulted "dozens" of deaths, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.

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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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