Sunday January 15, 2012: on this day

January 15, 2012 was the 15th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 15, 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 15, 2012, who was born and died on January 15, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 15, 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. Hell On Wheels) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 15th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 15, 2012?


January 15, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 15th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 2012 can also be written as 1/15/2012 in the US and as 15/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 15, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 15, 2012:

  • A bomb explodes near a shia muslim procession, killing at least 18 and injuring 30 others in khanpur, pakistan.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from January 15, 2012
  • After thousands of people took to the streets on a third day, protestors and police continue to clash in romania.
  • 2011-2012 bahraini uprising: opposition leaders and activists say reforms proposed by king hamad bin isa al khalifa are ampquotcosmeticampquot and will do little to stop the uprising.
  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising
  • Ban ki-moon, secretary-general of the united nations, calls for the syrian regime to stop killing its own people.
  • President bashar al assad offers an amnesty to all crimes committed since the uprising began.
  • The russian tanker renda is accompanied by us coast guard icebreaker uscgc healy as it prepares to deliver fuel from nome, alaska. the city was left with fuel shortages after a fall storm blocked fuel deliveries earlier in the year.
  • The doola no. fuel freighter. 3 explodes close to incheon in south korea, killing at least three of its crew.
  • Three survivors trapped on the cruise ship "costa concordia" were rescued by rescuers after the vessel capsized off the coast italy. this happened more than 24 hours after the ship ran aground. the incident's death toll now stands at five, with the discovery of two corpses.
  • South sudan accuses neighboring sudan of ampquotstealingampquot its oil exports.
  • According to media reports, jon huntsman will not be participating in the 2012 republican party presidential primaries. instead, he will support mitt romney.
  • Russia's unmanned fobos grunt space probe enters the earth's atmosphere following a failed mission for phobos, the martian moon. at 16:45 utc, the 13-ton spacecraft is seen disintegrating over the pacific ocean. china's first mars probe, yinghuo-1 (launched together with fobos–grunt), is also destroyed.
  • Mika ahola, a finnish enduro rider who was also five-time world champion, has died from injuries sustained while training in girona (spain).
  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising: ban ki-moon, secretary general of the united nations, calls for the syrian regime "to stop killing its own people." (daily star lebanon). president bashar al-assad proposes a general amnesty to all crimes committed since the uprising began.
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January 15, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 15, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cesena - Novara : 3 - 1
  • Chievo - Palermo : 1 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Lecce : 0 - 1
  • Genoa - Udinese : 3 - 2
  • Juventus - Cagliari : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Club Brugge : 3 - 0
  • Waregem - Genk : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Levante : 3 - 0
  • Ath Madrid - Villarreal : 3 - 0
  • Barcelona - Betis : 4 - 2
  • Osasuna - Santander : 0 - 2
  • Sp Gijon - Malaga : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Huesca - La Coruna : 0 - 2
  • Numancia - Sabadell : 2 - 1
  • Xerez - Hercules : 2 - 1
zodiac

January 15, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th 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 15, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on January 15th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 15, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

46%

The moon phase on January 15, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:11 pm and setting at 11:06 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 15, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on January 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 15th:

  • Dove Cameron
    Dove Cameron

    Dove cameron is a tv actress known for her roles in disney channel's liv and maddie and the descendants film series.

  • Margherita Buy
    Margherita Buy

    Italian actress, seven-time winner of the david di donatello awards and seven-time nastro d'argento award winner.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges

    American actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career.

  • Chad Lowe
    Chad Lowe

    American actor, director, and well-known family.

  • James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt

    James nesbitt is a northern irish actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as cold feet and the missing.

  • Margaret O'Brien
    Margaret O'Brien

    American singer and actress.

  • Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk

    American actor.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Ayeza Khan
    Ayeza Khan

    Movie actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 15th

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January 15, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 4 days old,

or 635 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4447 days old,

if you were born on January 15, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 2012?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 15, 2012.

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January 15, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 15, 2012:

  • Cyril Domb

    Theoretical physicist known for his contributions to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Carlo Fruttero

    Italian writer who co-wrote with franco lucentini.

  • Samuel Jaskilka

    American general (b. 1919).

  • Ib Spang Olsen

    Danish author and illustrator (b. 1921).

  • Manuel Fraga Iribarne

    Spanish lawyer and politician, third president of the xunta of galicia (b. 1922).

  • Ed Derwinski

    American soldier and politician, first united states secretary of veterans affairs (b. 1926).

  • Hulett C. Smith

    American lieutenant and politician, 27th governor of west virginia (b. 1918).

  • Matteo La Grua
  • Nanni Ricordi
  • Evgenij Ginzburg
  • Ėduard Ivanov
  • Mika Ahola
  • Terry Dolan
  • Claes Egnell
  • Manuel Fraga
  • Homai Vyarawalla (होमी व्यारावाला)

What famous deaths happened on January 15th?

Famous deaths on January 15th:

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Carol Channing
    Carol Channing

    American actress, 5'6", 138 lbs.

  • Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson

    Scottish actor, best known for his role as the butler on the tv series "upstairs downstairs" from october 1971 to december 1975.

  • Shepperd Strudwick
    Shepperd Strudwick

    Actor (psychomania), a victim of cancer, dies at 75.

  • Brad Renfro
    Brad Renfro

    Brad renfro was an american actor known for his roles in films such as the client and apt pupil.

  • Noreen Corcoran
    Noreen Corcoran

    American actress, best known for her role as the daughter actor john forsythe's in "bachelor father," which aired from 1957 to 1962.

  • Ray Bolger
    Ray Bolger

    American actor/dancer/singer/dancer wizard of oz dies at the age of 82.

  • Ruth Warrick
    Ruth Warrick

    American actress and activist, born in 2005.

  • John Dall
    John Dall

    Actor (corn is green, rope) dies at 50 from a heart attack.

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holidays

January 15, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 15, 2012:

  • Kerala in India - Makaravilakku or Makara Sankranthy at Sabarimala.
  • Jallikattu in South India.
  • United States - Traditionally, Martin Luther King Day.
  • North Korea - Korean Alphabet Day.
  • Malawi - John Chilembwe Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Saint Ides, virgin, died January 15, 570.
  • Roman Empire - Second day of the Carmentalia in honor of Carmenta.
  • Wikipedia Day.
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January 15, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 15, 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 15, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

January 15, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 15, 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 15, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 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 15, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 15, 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 15, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

January 15, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 15, 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 15, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 15, 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 15, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 15, 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:

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 15, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 15, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Death Comes To Pemberley by P. D. James

Death Comes To Pemberley

By:

After six years of marriage, Elizabeth & Darcy have created a happy, peaceful life for their family at Darcy's estate, Pemberley.

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.

Locked On by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney

Locked On

By:

Although his father was reluctant to be a hero field operative, Jack Ryan Jr. He'd rather do nothing but private training with special forces to hone his combat skills in order to continue his work.

The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

The Best of Me

By:

"Everyone believed that infinite love was possible. It was something she believed in when she was 18 years old. "High school students Amanda Collier (high school) and Dawson Cole (high school) fell in love, deeply and irrevocably, in the spring …

Down The Darkest Road by Tami Hoag

Down The Darkest Road

By:

Once upon a while, I had the perfect family. As in fairy tales, then evil entered our lives... Four years after Lauren Lawton’s 16-year-old daughter vanished, the world gave up

January 15, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 15, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beat Sneak Bandit

Beat Sneak Bandit

Platform: iOS

Genre: Puzzle / Rhythm

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: Phoenix Online Studios, Reverb Publishing

Bubble Safari

Bubble Safari

Platform: Internet

Genre: matching game, social network game

Angry Birds Space

Angry Birds Space

Platform: iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10, Windows Phone, Microsoft Windows, Windows 8, BlackBerry Tablet OS, Mac OS X

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on January 15, 2012?

On January 15, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 15, 2012?

On January 15, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 15, 2012?

On January 15, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

history

What is special about January 15th?

January 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 nairobi attack: four armed men stormed into the dusit hotel in nairobi, kenya. al-shabaab, a militant group based in somalia, claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - Insurgency in iraq (2017-present), january 2018, baghdad bombings. a double suicide bombing in baghdad injures more than 90 people.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at most seven people are killed when their vehicle collides with a roadside bomb at nangarhar province.

Find out more about January 15th

history

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.

Discover how January 2012 calendar looked like.

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