Tuesday April 17, 2012: on this day

April 17, 2012 was the 108th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 2012, who was born and died on April 17, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are Young by Fun.), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Any Day Now) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 2012?


April 17, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 108th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 2012 can also be written as 4/17/2012 in the US and as 17/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

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April 17, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 2012:

  • Conflict at the border of south sudan and sudan:
  • The sudanese parliament calls south sudan "an enemy" calling for the overthrow government of south sudan.
  • Julia gillard, the prime minister of australia, announces that australian troops will be leaving afghanistan at the end of 2013.
  • Palestinian prisoners held in israeli prisons by hamas, islamic jihad and the pflp are on hunger strike to mark the palestinian prisoners' dayampquot. supporting their actions, thousands gather in cities and towns in the west bank and gaza strip waving palestinian flags as well as photos of relatives who are currently in prison.
  • Hassan nasrallah, hezbollah's leader, announces that hezbollah is willing to mediate between syria's government and opposition in his first interview in six years. this was in episode one of the world tomorrow, julian assange's new interview series.
  • More than 20 writers are needed to host a week-long event that will include poets from all participating countries in the 2012 olympics or paralympics.
  • Douglas gordon, 1996 turner prize winner, becomes the first visual artist to be nominated at the royal philharmonic society music awards.
  • The ivor novello awards' best album shortlist is made up of kate bush, adele adkins and pj harvey - the first all-female list.
  • Ann patchett, anne enright and anne enright are the shortlisted for the orange prize for fiction.
  • Due to ps9 million that was raised by the british library, the st cuthbert gospel will remain on uk territory. it is the oldest intact european book.
  • Warren buffett, a billionaire investor, has admitted that he has prostate cancer.
  • Apple inc. and samsung electronics agree to settle talks regarding pending patent litigation relating to smartphones. these talks were initiated by lucy koh, u.s. district court judge.
  • Port said stadium disaster: an investigation of 73 men charged with involvement in the murder of 79 victims is rescheduled for may 5.
  • Senior u.s. officials have admitted for the first time that the secret service prostitution scandal during the 6th summit of the americas involved up to 20 women, 11 american agents, and some military personnel.
  • Jose garcia-margallo y marfil, the spanish foreign minister, attacks argentina for its decision to nationalize ypf, an argentine oil firm in which repsol holds a majority shareholding. this decision is reported to have been popular in argentina.
  • One week after a coup, guinea-bissau was expelled from the african union.
  • After a coup d’etat, mali has appointed cheick modibo diarra, microsoft chairman africa and an ex-nasa astrophysicist as interim prime minister.
  • Conflict at the south sudan-sudan border: sudan continues to bomb a disputed south sudanese border town that was seized by south sudan. it claims to have seized territory, as clashes rage along the border between these two countries. (abc news, the independent) the sudanese parliament has declared south sudan "an enemy" calling for the overthrow and destruction of south sudan's government.
  • Sudan continues to bombard the disputed border town that south sudan has seized. it claims it has seized territory.
  • Benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, receives a delegation from the palestinian authority president mahmoud abbas presenting his demands to restart peace negotiations after previous negotiations for a two-state solution were stalled.
  • Hassan nasrallah, hezbollah's leader, appears in his first interview in six years with the west. he is appearing in episode one of the world tomorrow, which julian assange hosts. he announces that hezbollah will mediate between the government and opposition in syria.

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April 17, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 17, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.65
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $578.94
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.27
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.03
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $204.57

Exchange Rates on April 17, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 80.87 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.99 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9151 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3019 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 106.17 JPY

April 17, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Blackpool - Leeds : 1 - 0
  • Brighton - Watford : 2 - 2
  • Bristol City - West Ham : 1 - 1
  • Cardiff - Derby : 2 - 0
  • Coventry - Millwall : 0 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • AFC Telford United - Tamworth : 1 - 0
  • Cambridge - York : 0 - 1
  • Luton - Ebbsfleet : 3 - 0
  • Newport County - Darlington : 0 - 0

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Stevenage - Carlisle : 1 - 0

League 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Aldershot - Swindon : 2 - 1
  • Crawley Town - Northampton : 3 - 1
  • Shrewsbury - Port Vale : 1 - 0
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April 17, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:10 am and setting at 05:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 2012.

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Who was born on April 17, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 12 days old,

or 623 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4364 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 2012?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 17, 2012.

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April 17, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 2012:

  • Stanley Rogers Resor

    American soldier, lawyer, and politician, 9th united states secretary of the army (b. 1917).

  • Dimitris Mitropanos

    Greek singer (d. 2012).

  • Leila Berg

    English journalist and author (b. 1917).

  • Jonathan V. Plaut

    American rabbi and author (b. 1942).

  • J. Quinn Brisben

    American educator and politician (b. 1934).

  • Nityananda Mohapatra

    Indian journalist, poet, and politician (b. 1912).

  • Jake Carter
  • Carmelo Del Noce
  • Loris Premuda
  • Ron Karabatsos
  • Luis Abreu Hernández

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

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April 17, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 2012:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 2012:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 17, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are Young
  2. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  3. - Glad You Came
  4. - What Makes You Beautiful
  5. - Boyfriend

April 17, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 17, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love On Top
  2. - Climax
  3. - Birthday Cake
  4. - The Motto
  5. - UP!

April 17, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 17, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 17, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 17, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  2. - Intentalo
  3. - Dutty Love
  4. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  5. - Amor Confuso

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April 17, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 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

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Gary Ross

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci

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

April 17, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Travis Fine

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Release year: 2012

Starring: Ashley Clements

Country: United States of America

The Client List

The Client List

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Eric Laneuville

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

Release year: 2012

April 17, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Kill Shot by Vince Flynn

Kill Shot

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#1 New York Times bestselling author American Assassin--soon a major motion movie Vince Flynn's riveting #1 New York Times bestseller places the young, hungry and lethal superagent American Assassin in danger, even as he kills without impunity.

Beastly Things by Donna Leon

Beastly Things

By:

Donna Leon's twenty-first Commissario Brunetti mystery, and Donna Leon’s largest New York Times bestseller to date. It's no surprise that Donna Leon's newest mystery debuted on The New York Times Bestseller List

Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult

Lone Wolf

By:

A family in turmoil, a life at risk. Jodi Picoult, #1 international bestseller, tells a remarkable story about love, family secrets, and letting it go.

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO Anastasia Steele, a literature student, meets Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur. He is beautiful, brilliant and intimidating.

Drift by Rachel Maddow

Drift

By:

This #1 New York Times Bestseller charts America's dangerous descent into perpetual war. Rachel Maddow's Drift is written with intelligence and bracing wit.

April 17, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

ChronoBlade

ChronoBlade

Platform: Facebook, iOS, Android

Genre: ARPG

Publisher: nWay Games

Candy Crush Saga

Candy Crush Saga

Platform: Browser, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows 10, Tizen

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: King

Capcom Digital Collection

Capcom Digital Collection

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Capcom

Lego The Lord of the Rings

Lego The Lord of the Rings

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

Dead Trigger

Dead Trigger

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror,action role-playing

Publisher: Madfinger Games

history

Who was the US President on April 17, 2012?

On April 17, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 2012?

On April 17, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 2012?

On April 17, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 2012?

April 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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