Thursday December 20, 2012: on this day

December 20, 2012 was the 355th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 20, 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 December 20, 2012, who was born and died on December 20, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Parental Guidance) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 2012?


December 20, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 355th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 2012 can also be written as 12/20/2012 in the US and as 20/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

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December 20, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 2012:

  • Ban ki-moon, secretary-general of the united nations, stated that there is no chance for a negotiated settlement to the conflict in syria.
  • Conflict in northern mali 2012: the united nations security council authorizes african-led military intervention to northern mali to expel islamists and reunify the country.
  • The new york stock exchange, the largest stock exchange in the united states and the world, is sold to atlanta-based intercontinentalexchange.
  • U.s. patent authorities reject important apple inc. patent relating to pinch-to zoom gestures on a mobile device's screen.
  • A massive storm causes major disruption to traffic in the midwest united states.
  • According to the un refugee agency, at least 55 people drowned in a boat accident off somalia's coast on 18/12.
  • Julian assange makes a statement to his supporters from the balcony of london's ecuadorean embassy. he refers to the u.s. pentagon’s recent description that wikileaks is an "ongoing crime" in which he suggests that wikileaks intends to release one million more documents in 2013.
  • India and asean members sign free trade agreements for services and investments.
  • For spreading rumors about the end of time, police in china have arrested almost 1,000 members of the almighty god christian doomsday cult.
  • Due to rumors about the connecticut shooting and mayan doom, dozens of michigan schools have closed early for holidays.
  • After admitting to his actions at a court martial, a u.s. soldier who urinated upon the corpse of an afghan combatant was sentenced to 30 day in prison. according to reports, he won't be sent to prison because of a plea agreement with military prosecutors.
  • Laos denies knowing the fate of sombath somphone the missing activist who vanished last week in vientiane.
  • Augustin ngirabatware, a former rwandan minister, is sentenced for his involvement in the 1994 rwanda genocide.
  • Uefa has announced the round of 16 draw for the 2012-13 uefa champions league round 16. real madrid will take on manchester united, while barcelona will face milan.
  • Nyon, switzerland is the venue for the 2012-13 uefa europa league round 32 and round 16 draws. europa league title holders atletico madrid will take on rubin kazan, while champions league title holders chelsea face sparta prague.
  • Yaya toure, manchester city's midfielder, has been named african footballer of the year for the second consecutive year. he is ahead of alex song and didier drogba. at the caf awards in accra, ghana, herve renard was named coach of the year 2012.

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

Stock market quotes on December 20, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.38
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $530.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.36
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.91
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $194.47

Exchange Rates on December 20, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 84.38 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9875 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9114 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2302 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 111.75 JPY

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

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - La Coruna : 2 - 0
  • Sociedad - Sevilla : 2 - 1
  • Vallecano - Levante : 3 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Xerez - Villarreal : 0 - 0
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December 20, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 11:48 am and setting at 12:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 2012.

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Who was born on December 20, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

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December 20, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 3 months old,

or 135 months and 8 days old,

or 588 weeks

or 4116 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 2012.

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

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

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

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

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December 20, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 2012:

  • Bich Van

    Celebrated Vietnamese author and poet known for her impactful literary works.

  • Cierah Breedlove

    LGBTQ rights activist who gained recognition for her advocacy work.

  • Victor Merzhanov

    Russian pianist and educator (b. 1919).

  • Stan Charlton

    English footballer and manager (b. 1929).

  • Robert Juniper

    Australian painter and sculptor (d. 2012).

  • Dennis Stevens
  • Corrado Faissola
  • Jerome Whitehead
  • Italia Vaniglio
  • Leslie Claudius
  • Manlio Sargenti

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

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December 20, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 2012:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 2012:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 2012 was Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Locked Out Of Heaven
  2. - Diamonds
  3. - Die Young
  4. - Ho Hey
  5. - One More Night

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on December 20, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Girl On Fire
  3. - Swimming Pools (Drank)
  4. - Thrift Shop
  5. - Clique

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 20, 2012 was Algo Me Gusta De Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 20, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 20, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Por Que Les Mientes?
  3. - Volvi A Nacer
  4. - Limbo
  5. - Solo Vine A Despedirme

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December 20, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 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

ParaNorman

ParaNorman

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Chris Butler, Sam Fell

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Tucker Albrizzi

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

December 20, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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:

Parental Guidance

Parental Guidance

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Andy Fickman

Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Will Gluck

Euphoria

Euphoria

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Lee Boot

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

The Greatest Event in Television History

The Greatest Event in Television History

Release year: 2012

December 20, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross

By:

It's Christmas Eve, and Detective Alex Cross is called to arrest someone who robbed his church's poorbox. Alex leaves the mission behind and returns home to celebrate Christmas with his children, Nana, Bree, and Alex.

Cold Days by Jim Butcher

Cold Days

By:

Harry Dresden is forced to question the meaning of death after a brief interlude in his afterlife. His new job in the #1 New York Times bestseller series makes him wonder if it was all that terrible.

Winter of the World by Ken Follett

Winter of the World

By:

"This book is truly extraordinary. . . . The reader will likely wish there were more pages. The Huffington Post. Winter of the World picks up from Fall of Giants, the original novel in the remarkable Century Trilogy. It follows …

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

By:

This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die by Willie Nelson

Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I Die

By:

When I get my wings, you won't see any tears or sadness. It's my turn to fly. Call your friends and say that there's a party.

December 20, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 20, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Darkness II

The Darkness II

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, OS X, OnLive

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: 2K Games

Doom 3 BFG Edition

Doom 3 BFG Edition

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Nvidia Shield

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Capcom Digital Collection

Capcom Digital Collection

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Capcom

Deep Sleep

Deep Sleep

Platform: Web browser

Genre: Graphic adventure game

Diabolical Pitch

Diabolical Pitch

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action, sports

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

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Who was the US President on December 20, 2012?

On December 20, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 2012?

On December 20, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 2012?

On December 20, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. 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 December 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

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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 December 2012?

December 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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