Friday April 20, 2012: on this day

April 20, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 111th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 2012 can also be written as 4/20/2012 in the US and as 20/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on April 20, 2012:

• Arab spring
• Bahraini uprising:
• Despite ongoing protests against the regime, security has been increased at bahrain's formula 1 grand prix.
• As the bahrainese regime imposes reporting restrictions, police use sound bombs and teargas against demonstrators to inflict injuries on dozens of people.
• Uprising in syria:
• The syrian authorities have agreed to give un observers the freedom to move around to monitor compliance to a ceasefire.
• Over 50 civilians are killed by the syrian army in syria, mostly in idlib.
• Egyptian revolution
• Egyptian revolution: tens of thousands protest in tahrir square in opposition to the continuation of military rule in egypt.
• Yemeni revolution:
• Yemeni revolution: a military offensive to retake the capital of abyan governorate has led to at least 18 deaths, according to yemen's defense ministry.
• South sudan-sudan border dispute: south sudan announces withdrawal of troops from heglig.
• Rich ross, disney studios chairman, resigns less than three years after he was appointed.
• A plane crashes into a residential area close to the benazir bhutto international airport in islamabad, pakistan killing 127 people.
• A tractor trailer collides near alamo in veracruz mexico, killing more than 40 people and injuring 27 others.
• Marcus robinson, who was due to be executed in 2007, has been ordered to death row. north carolina superior court judge gregory weeks ruled that his trial was marred by racial bias and grounds for cancellation of a death sentence. to change the sentence, the judge used controversial statistics to prove bias.
• After being expelled in a military coup, amadou toumani toure, former president of mali, arrives in senegal.
• The economic community of west african states condemned the electoral plan of the military coup that seized power in guinea bissau.
• The final day of campaigning for sunday's french presidential election is upon us.
• Bahraini uprising: security has been increased at the formula 1 grand prix in bahrain, amid ongoing demonstrations against the regime. (bbc). police fire tear gas and sound bombs at protestors, and many are injured with buckshot by officers as the bahrainese government imposes reporting restrictions.
• Syrian uprising: the syrian authorities have agreed to give un observers free movement in order to monitor the compliance with ceasefire. (al arabiya). the syrian army kills more than 50 civilians in syria, mostly in idlib.
• One hundred twenty-seven people are killed when a plane crashes in a residential area near the benazir bhutto international airport near islamabad, pakistan.

April 20, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 20, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.55
• Apple AAPL: opens at $591.38
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.15
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.43
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.83

Exchange Rates on April 20, 2012:

• 1 USD = 81.49 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9918 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9082 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3085 CNY
• 1 EUR = 107.77 JPY

April 20, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Mainz - Wolfsburg : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Duisburg : 0 - 0
• Cottbus - Bochum : 1 - 1
• Frankfurt FSV - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Villarreal B - Valladolid : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Istres : 1 - 2
• Angers - Le Mans : 1 - 1
• Arles - Sedan : 0 - 0
• Boulogne - Clermont : 1 - 1
• Guingamp - Tours : 0 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

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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 20, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:31 am and setting at 08:21 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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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 2012

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Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

• Luther Vandross

  Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

• Jessica Lange

  American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

• Andy Serkis

  Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

• Carmen Electra

  American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

• Edie Sedgwick

  American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

• Shemar Moore

  American actor, former fashion model.

• Ryan O'Neal

  After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

• Crispin Glover

  American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

• Veronica Cartwright

  Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

• George Takei

  American actor, director, and author.

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You are 12 years and 4 days old,

or 144 months and 4 days old,

or 626 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4387 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 2012?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 20, 2012.

Famous people died on April 20, 2012:

• Bert Weedon

  English guitarist and songwriter (b. 1920).

• Ayten Alpman
• Jaurès Pacifico Cecconi
• Peter Carsten
• Claudio Cangiotti
• Alfie Biggs
• Romolo dalla Chiesa
• Marcello Olivi

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

• Benny Hill

  British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

• Alan Dale

  American singer (born 1925).

• Christian X

  King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

• Idrissa Deby

  Former President of Chad.

• Galdino Balthazar

  Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

• Briyan Stoker

  Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

• Marl Stoker

  Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

• Madylyn Pugh

  Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

• Zakariyah Deby

  Former President of Chad.

• Felcia Farr

  American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

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Holidays on April 20, 2012:

• USA- National High Five Day
• Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
• Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
• Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
• Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
• April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
• Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 2012:

• Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 2012:

• Saint Victor (d.303)
• Saint Marcellinus
• Saint Theotimus (died 407)

April 20, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 20, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 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. Fun. - We Are Young
2. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
3. The Wanted - Glad You Came
4. One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful
5. Justin Bieber - Boyfriend

April 20, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 20, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 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. Beyonce - Love On Top
2. Usher - Climax
3. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
4. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
5. LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!

April 20, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 20, 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 20, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 20, 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. Michel Telo - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2. 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra - Intentalo
3. Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha - Dutty Love
4. Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata - Bailando Por El Mundo
5. Gerardo Ortiz - Amor Confuso