Saturday March 17, 2012: on this day

March 17, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 77th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 2012 can also be written as 3/17/2012 in the US and as 17/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on March 17, 2012:

• Syria:
• Two bombings of government buildings in damascus, the capital of syria, are reported. several civilians and police officers have been killed.
• According to a senior arab diplomat, saudi arabia sends weapons to rebels fighting in syria.
• In southwest china, a tibetan monk set himself on fire. this is the latest of a string of similar incidents in which nearly 30 monks have self-immolated.
• Pope benedict xvi opens an internal investigation into leaked confidential documents. it alleges corruption, financial mismanagement, and power struggles between senior church officials.
• Pope shenouda iii, the leader of egypt’s coptic christian community, has died from cancer at the age 88.
• As it strikes pardoo, on the northwest coast in western australia, severe tropical cyclone lua has been upgraded to a category 4-cyclone
• Burma and the international labour organization sign an agreement to end forced labor by 2015.
• China is concerned by north korea's plans to launch a satellite next year to commemorate the 100th anniversary of kim il-sung's founding.
• Mauritania's state information agency announces that abdullah senussi (muammar gaddafi’s former intelligence chief) was arrested at nouakchott airport upon his arrival from morocco.
• Vladislav kovalev is executed in belarus. he was convicted for the 2011 minsk metro bombing.
• London's metropolitan police are currently investigating a break-in attempt at the british houses of parliament friday evening.
• John demjanjuk, nazi war criminal and accessory to the murders of 27,900 jews during the holocaust, is pronounced dead at the age of 91.
• Venezuelan police killed the daughter of a chilean diplomat in venezuela at a maracaibo police checkpoint after her vehicle refused to stop. 11 officers are being investigated. (ap via
• Chinese leaders appeal to residents and officials in chongqing for support in the transition of leadership after the removal of former chief bo xilai.
• After january's deadlock elections, leaders of the african union met in benin to resolve the leadership crisis.
• East timor's voters will vote for president jose ramos horta against 11 other candidates.
• Julian assange, despite being placed under house arrest in the united kingdom, announces his plans to run for senate of australia.
• The personal documents of margaret thatcher reveal that the former british prime minister met with rupert murdoch at chequers several weeks before he purchased times newspapers in 1981.
• Association football
• Association football: fabrice muamba falls on live tv in the 41st minutes of the fa cup quarterfinal between tottenham hotspur & bolton wanderers. after being revived several times on the pitch, muamba is taken to london's st. mary's hospital in critical condition. (the guardian) (bbc] (sky). juventus' andrea pirlo dedicates the win in serie a to muamba.
• Andrea pirlo, italian side juventus, dedicates his team’s serie a win in italy to muamba.
• France defeats wales in the six nations championship rugby union, earning the grand slam for the eleventh time.
• Syria: there have been at least two bombings of government buildings in damascus, with many civilians and police officers reported killed. according to a senior arab diplomat, saudi arabia is supporting rebels in syria.

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Fiorentina - Juventus : 0 - 5
• Parma - Milan : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Mainz : 2 - 1
• Dortmund - Werder Bremen : 1 - 0
• Hamburg - Freiburg : 1 - 3
• Hertha - Bayern Munich : 0 - 6
• Leverkusen - M'gladbach : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ingolstadt - Paderborn : 4 - 0
• Munich 1860 - Greuther Furth : 1 - 4

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Getafe - Sociedad : 1 - 0
• Granada - Sp Gijon : 2 - 1
• Sevilla - Barcelona : 0 - 2
• Vallecano - Betis : 3 - 0
• Zaragoza - Osasuna : 1 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 04:04 am and setting at 03:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 2012

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Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

• Gary Sinise

  Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

• John Boyega

  John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

• Olesya Rulin

  American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

• Kurt Russell

  An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

• Rob Lowe

  American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

• Rudolf Nureyev

  Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

• Patti Hansen

  Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

• Lesley-Anne Down

  British actress.

• Clare Grogan

  In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

• Justin Hawkins

  English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 17th

You are 12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 2 days old,

or 630 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4416 days old,

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

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

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

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

Famous people died on March 17, 2012:

• Abanoub Shenouda

  Abanoub Shenouda was the 117th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria from 1971 to 2012.

• Shenouda III

  Pope of alexandria (b. 1923).

• Margaret Whitlam

  Australian swimmer and author (b. 1919).

• Shenuda III di Alessandria
• Ovidio Capitani
• Ron Stewart
• Fakhra Younas
• Nello Barbadoro
• Paul Boyer
• Rubí Cerioni
• John Demjanjuk
• Jorge Goulart
• Chaleo Yoovidhya
• Chenouda III d'Alexandrie
• Paco Valladares
• John Demjanjuk (Iván Mikoláiovich Demianiuk)
• Antonio Pérez Crespo

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

• Helen Hayes

  American actress, who started on stage at age five.

• Mai Zetterling

  Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

• Michael Gough

  Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

• Rosetta LeNoire

  Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

• Merritt Butrick

  Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

• Bob Papenbrook

  American voice actor (born 1955).

• Klayten Brown

  Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

• Phinley Chapman

  Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

• Graylynn Jones

  Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

• Azalyn Khan

  Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 17th

Holidays on March 17, 2012:

• Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
• Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
• St. Agricola
• St. Joseph of Arimathea
• Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
• Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
• Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 2012:

• Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Fun. - We Are Young
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
4. The Wanted - Glad You Came
5. Katy Perry - Part Of Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 17, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Beyonce - Love On Top
2. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
3. Chris Brown Featuring Kevin K-MAC McCall - Strip
4. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
5. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud

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

The number 1 Latin song on March 17, 2012 was Las Cosas Pequenas by Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

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

The Latin music chart on March 17, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Prince Royce - Las Cosas Pequenas
2. 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra - Intentalo
3. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Llamada de Mi Ex
4. Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha - Dutty Love
5. Daddy Yankee - Lovumba (Prestige)