Monday January 16, 2012: on this day

January 16, 2012 was the 16th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 16, 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 16, 2012, who was born and died on January 16, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Found Love by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Les Hommes De L'Ombre) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 2012?


January 16, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 2012 can also be written as 1/16/2012 in the US and as 16/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 16, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 2012:

  • Romanian protests continue for fifth consecutive day: protests continue against president traian basescu and emil boc in over 60 cities throughout the country.
  • John burnside is awarded the t. s. eliot prize.
  • To celebrate martin luther king, jr.'s birthday, the king center publishes online over 200,000 personal papers.
  • European sovereign debt crisis:
  • European sovereign debt crisis: standard & poors credit rating agency lowers its long term credit rating for the european financial stability facility (the eurozone's bailout money to assist indebted european nations with their finances) from aaa to aa+ after the downgrades of france and austria.
  • Zappos, an online shoe retailer, reports that hackers may have accessed up to 24,000,000 customer accounts. it has advised its customers to change their passwords.
  • Sean quinn was ireland's most wealthy person in 2008 and is now bankrupt by the high court.
  • In protest of anti-piracy legislation in the united states congress, english wikipedia will be closed on wednesday
  • Proinsias de rossa announces that he will resign from his position as mep for dublin.
  • The mali war begins when tuareg militias start fighting the malian government for independence.

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January 16, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 16, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 76.77 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0175 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.954 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3165 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 97.23 JPY

January 16, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Napoli - Bologna : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Wigan - Man City : 0 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Pescara - Verona : 3 - 1

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Kayserispor - Gaziantepspor : 1 - 1
  • Manisaspor - Fenerbahce : 1 - 2
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January 16, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:21 am and setting at 11:46 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 16, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 3 months old,

or 147 months and 3 days old,

or 639 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4477 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 2012?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 16, 2012.

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January 16, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 2012:

  • Jimmy Castor

    American singer-songwriter and saxophonist (b. 1940).

  • Joe Bygraves

    Jamaican-english boxer (b. 1931).

  • Sigursteinn Gíslason

    Icelandic footballer and manager (b. 1968).

  • Gustav Leonhardt

    Dutch pianist, conductor, and musicologist (b. 1928).

  • Lorna Kesterson

    American journalist and politician (b. 1925).

  • Pierre Goubert
  • Juan Carlos Pérez López
  • Simone Teich Alasia

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 2012:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 2012 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Found Love
  2. - Sexy And I Know It
  3. - It Will Rain
  4. - Set Fire To The Rain
  5. - Good Feeling

January 16, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

January 16, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 16, 2012 was El Verdadero Amor Perdona by Mana Featuring Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  2. - Promise
  3. - Nada Iguales
  4. - Te Quiero A Morir
  5. - We Found Love

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January 16, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 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 16, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:

Les hommes de l'ombre

Les hommes de l'ombre

Release year: 2012

Touch

Touch

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Minh Nguyen

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

Lilyhammer

Lilyhammer

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

January 16, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

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The nation of Panem is a shining Capitol that lies within the ruin of an area once called North America. It is surrounded by twelve outlying areas. The districts waged war against the Capitol long ago and were defeated.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

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The first book in Stieg Larsson’s exciting Millenium series, featuring Lisbeth Slander, combines murder mystery, family saga and love story into one compellingly complex and atmospheric novel.

Boomerang by Michael Lewis

Boomerang

By:

"Lewis once again shows why he is the leading journalist his generation ."--Kyle Smith Forbes The tsunami of low-interest credit that swept across the globe between 2002 and 2008 was greater than

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.

The Hunter by John Lescroart

The Hunter

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Wyatt Hunt, a private investigator from San Francisco, was raised by loving adoptive parents. He never took an interest in his birth family until he receives a chilling text message that said: "How did you mother die?"

January 16, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel vs. Capcom Origins

Marvel vs. Capcom Origins

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Capcom

Cinders

Cinders

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Visual novel

Publisher: MoaCube

Civilization V: Gods & Kings

Civilization V: Gods & Kings

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Cloud (OnLive)

Genre: Turn-based strategy, 4X

Publisher: 2K Games (Windows) Aspyr (OS X, Linux)

Crusader Kings II

Crusader Kings II

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Grand strategy

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

E.X. Troopers

E.X. Troopers

Platform: Nintendo 3DS PlayStation 3

Genre: Action, Third-person shooter

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on January 16, 2012?

On January 16, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 2012?

On January 16, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 2012?

On January 16, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

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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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