Thursday January 19, 2012: on this day

January 19, 2012 was the 19th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 19, 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 19, 2012, who was born and died on January 19, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 19, 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 19th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 19, 2012?


January 19, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 19th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 2012 can also be written as 1/19/2012 in the US and as 19/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 19, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 19, 2012:

  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising. the arab league observer mission has ended. its report will be reviewed at the weekend.
  • Kodak files bankruptcy protection.
  • Following the first tropical storm to strike mozambique since 1984, five people have been killed and many more are injured.
  • Megaupload is shut down by the fbi. hacker group anonymous responds by shutting down megaupload and other websites of the united states department of justice and the entertainment and government industries.
  • News international paid out compensation to 37 individuals, including actor jude law and politician john prescott. over phone hacking by the "news of the world"
  • Kizza besigye, a leader of the opposition in uganda, and others were arrested.
  • According to the army of bangladesh, it foiled a coup military.
  • Rick perry withdraws from the 2012 republican party presidential primaries. he endorses newt gingrich, a rival candidate.
  • The international telecommunication union has postponed a decision on whether to eliminate the leap second until 2015. it is awaiting the results of further research.
  • Sarah burke, a canadian freestyle skier, has died from complications from injuries sustained in an accident while skiing nine days prior.
  • The hong kong-based file-sharing website megaupload is shut down by the fbi.

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January 19, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 19, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.34
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $430.15
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.16
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.03
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $181.79

Exchange Rates on January 19, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 77.1 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0113 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9319 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3167 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 100.0 JPY
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January 19, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th 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 19, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 19, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 19th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 19, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 19, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 19, 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 19, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:49 am and setting at 02:26 pm.

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 19, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on January 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 19th:

  • Jenson Button
    Jenson Button

    Jenson button is an english formula one driver known for winning the 2009 formula one world championship.

  • Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton

    American country singer, songwriter and actress.

  • Shawn Wayans
    Shawn Wayans

    Shawn wayans is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer, best known for his work on the sketch comedy show 'in living color' and the 'scary...

  • Logan Lerman
    Logan Lerman

    Logan lerman is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'the perks of being a wallflower' and the 'percy jackson' series.

  • Tippi Hedren
    Tippi Hedren

    American actress, ex-fashion model and animal rights activist.

  • Katey Sagal
    Katey Sagal

    American actress, best known for her role in "married with children", a popular tv series that ran from 1987 to 1997.

  • Shelley Fabares
    Shelley Fabares

    American actress, best known for her role as an american teenager on "the donna reed show" in 1950s tv.

  • Michael Crawford
    Michael Crawford

    British singer and actor who won hearts around the globe playing the role of the main character in "phantom of the opera" he is a brilliant,...

  • Guy Madison
    Guy Madison

    American actor who played the role of wild bill hickock on tv and radio.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

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January 19, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 3 months old,

or 147 months and 4 days old,

or 639 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4478 days old,

if you were born on January 19, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 19, 2012?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 19th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 19, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 19, 2012.

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January 19, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 19, 2012:

  • Rudi van Dantzig

    Dutch choreographer/ballet dancer (painted birds).

  • Sarah Burke

    Canadian skier (d. 2012).

  • Peter Åslin

    Swedish ice hockey player (b. 1962).

  • Winston Riley

    Jamaican singer-songwriter and producer (b. 1943).

  • Giovanni De Andrea
  • Francesco De Carli
  • Arno Zerbe
  • Giancarlo Bigazzi

What famous deaths happened on January 19th?

Famous deaths on January 19th:

  • Hedy Lamarr
    Hedy Lamarr

    Austrian actress, once considered the most beautiful woman in motion picture, was banned from the united states for her first film,...

  • Miguel Ferrer
    Miguel Ferrer

    American family of fame, jose ferrer was the first of five children born to rosemary clooney.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Geraldine Brooks
    Geraldine Brooks

    Actress (faraday & co.

  • Norma Varden
    Norma Varden

    Actress (loose in london).

  • Hanny Lamarr

    Invented frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology.

  • Schon Mack

    Talented musician and songwriter who made significant contributions to the music industry.

  • Thomas Alva

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the development of modern electrical power systems and the invention of the radio.

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January 19, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 19, 2012:

  • Confederate Heroes Day in Texas.
  • Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy ? Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany).
  • St. Mark of Ephesus feast day .
  • National Popcorn Day in United States of America, however some claim this is whatever day the Superbowl lands on.
  • The unofficial National Popcorn Day
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of Sultán (Sovereignty) ? First day of the 17th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
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January 19, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 19, 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 19, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 19, 2012 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 19, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 19, 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 19, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 19, 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 19, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 19, 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 19, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 19, 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 19, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 19, 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 19, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 19, 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 19, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 19, 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 19, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 19, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Catherine The Great by Robert K. Massie

Catherine The Great

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"[A] story of power, perseverance, and passion . . A great story in the hands ."--The Wall Street Journal The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of Peter the

Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich

Explosive Eighteen

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Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter, is about to have a life of a savior when an international murder strikes dangerously close to her home. Janet Evanovich's dynamite novel will help you understand.

Boomerang by Michael Lewis

Boomerang

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"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

Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell

Red Mist

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Patricia Cornwell, the #1 crime writer in the world, continues to amaze readers with her high-tension suspense. This remarkable novel features Dr.

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 …

January 19, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 19, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Confrontation

Confrontation

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing game

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Dyad

Dyad

Platform: PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Racing, Puzzle, Shooter, Music

Publisher: Right Square Bracket Left Square Bracket

99 Levels to Hell

99 Levels to Hell

Platform: Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Zaxis Games

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!

Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: D3 Publisher Bandai Namco Games

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Gust Co. Ltd.; WW Koei Tecmo

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Who was the US President on January 19, 2012?

On January 19, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 19, 2012?

On January 19, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 19, 2012?

On January 19, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 19th?

January 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Dissident irish republican campaign: a car bomb explodes in front of a londonderry courthouse, northern ireland. the explosion occurred as the area was being evacuated. there were no injuries. investigators believe that the new ira dissident organization is responsible for the attack.
  • 2018 - Turkish military intervention in afrin. turkey begins its military campaign to "destroy the" syrian kurdish ypg group with a cross-border artillery attack into the afrin canton.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights, 12 civilians were executed in syria civil war by isil militants.

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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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