Sunday April 22, 2012: on this day

April 22, 2012 was the 113th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 22, 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 22, 2012, who was born and died on April 22, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 22, 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 22nd, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 22, 2012?


April 22, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 113th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 2012 can also be written as 4/22/2012 in the US and as 22/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

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April 22, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 22, 2012:

  • Bahraini uprising:
  • Overnight, protests against the government rekindle with police using tear gas and stun guns to attack civilians. witnesses reported hearing chants calling for the removal of king of bahrain from power.
  • King of bahrain hamad bin isa al khalifa issues a pledge of ampquotreform and reconciliationampquot ahead of the 2012 bahrain grand prix.
  • Despite protestations that the 2012 bahrain grand prix should be cancelled due to the death of a man the race continues under armed guard.
  • Although turnout was low, salman bin hamad bin isa al khalifa (heir apparent to the bahraini crown) is seen smiling and shaking hands at the finish.
  • Force india attempted to withdraw from the race and go back to britain, but after refusing to enter the circuit, bernie ecclestone and force india clashed.
  • Colin freeman, the chief foreign correspondent of ''the sunday telegraph", and his translator and fixer were arrested. after reporting on colin freeman's arrest, ala'a shehabi, an activist is taken into custody. the guardian reports on ala'a shehabi's arrest.
  • After the race, there are calls for protests at the pearl roundabout, where the revolt against the al khalifa ruling family began. protests also take place outside of bernie ecclestone's london office, with demonstrators shouting "down bernie" and "shame on bernie".
  • Anonymous posted partially redacted data regarding dozens of formula one race ticket holders last week. a statement was also posted online by the international group stating that it will take further action if abdulhadi al-khawaja, a hunger striker, or his family is hurt. it promises to respond with fury and rage like nothing else.
  • Peter hain, a british politician, expresses disappointment at the bahrain grand prix 2012 being allowed to happen.
  • The united kingdom channel 4 news team was arrested along with a driver from bahrain who is being reported as being assaulted.
  • A thai policeman and one rkk (runda kumpulan kecil), separatist group member were killed in a fight in ruso, thailand's narathiwat province.
  • Sudan makes a new incursion into south sudan
  • The vietnamese government requests assistance from the world health organization in response to the unidentified fatality in quang ngai, vietnam.
  • A 30-year-old woman dies after collapsing while running the london marathon.
  • Egyptian officials have scrapped a controversial agreement to supply israel natural gas. hosni mubarak was the former president of egypt, who was ousted by last year's revolution. he had been accused of selling too much gas.
  • Negotiators from the u.s. to afghanistan reach an agreement on the u.s.'s continued presence in afghanistan following the withdrawal of its troops at the close of 2014.
  • As the u.s. military struggles with monitoring its distant troops and substance abuse, it is investigating dozens of its soldiers in afghanistan for their use and distribution heroin, morphine and other opiates in 2010 and 2011.
  • China and russia begin naval exercises at the yellow sea.
  • France's voters go to the polls to elect francois hollande, the french socialist party incumbent president, to the first round of the french presidential elections.
  • Peter slipper, the speaker of australia's house of representatives, steps down while allegations of fraud and sexual harassment against him are investigated.
  • Protests by fans disrupting play at a serie a match between genoa & siena

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April 22, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cesena - Palermo : 2 - 2
  • Fiorentina - Inter : 0 - 0
  • Genoa - Siena : 1 - 4
  • Juventus - Roma : 4 - 0
  • Lazio - Lecce : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Schalke 04 : 1 - 1
  • Hannover - Freiburg : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Union Berlin : 2 - 1
  • Karlsruhe - Paderborn : 2 - 0
  • St Pauli - Hansa Rostock : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Espanol : 3 - 1
  • Granada - Getafe : 1 - 0
  • Santander - Ath Bilbao : 0 - 1
  • Sociedad - Villarreal : 1 - 1
  • Valencia - Betis : 4 - 0
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April 22, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 22, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 22nd, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 22, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 22, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 22, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 06:35 am and setting at 10:13 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 22, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on April 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 22nd:

  • Amber Heard
    Amber Heard

    Amber heard is an american actress known for her roles in films such as aquaman and the rum diary.

  • Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson

    After years of playing smaller roles, he is now a major actor in america.

  • Machine Kelly
    Machine Kelly

    Machine gun kelly, also known as mgk, is an american rapper and actor known for his rapid-fire delivery and energetic live performances.

  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan

    Jeffrey dean morgan is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like grey's anatomy and the walking dead, as well as his portrayal...

  • François Berléand
    François Berléand

    French theater and film actor.

  • Andie MacDowell
    Andie MacDowell

    Andie macdowell is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'groundhog day' and 'four weddings and a funeral'.

  • Patti LuPone
    Patti LuPone

    Patti lupone is a tony and grammy award-winning american actress and singer known for her powerful performances in musical theater,...

  • Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert

    Eddie albert was an american actor known for his roles in film and television, including his iconic role as oliver wendell douglas in the tv...

  • Ryan Stiles
    Ryan Stiles

    Ryan stiles is a canadian-american actor and comedian best known for his work on the improv comedy show 'whose line is it anyway?'.

  • Evelyne Bouix
    Evelyne Bouix

    French actress on the stage and in film, well-known for her interpretation of piaf in "edith and marcel", 1983.

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April 22, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 6 days old,

or 622 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4358 days old,

if you were born on April 22, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 2012?

There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 22, 2012.

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April 22, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 22, 2012:

  • George Rathmann

    American chemist, biologist, and businessman (b. 1927).

  • Leopoldo Gamberini

What famous deaths happened on April 22nd?

Famous deaths on April 22nd:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Alida Valli
    Alida Valli

    Internationally recognized italian actress.

  • Erma Bombeck
    Erma Bombeck

    American humorist and journalist, author of 11 books and a column that was read by millions across 700 cities.

  • Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight

    American actress (b. 1936).

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

  • Will Geer
    Will Geer

    Actor (grandpa walton–waltons), passes away at 75.

  • Jane Froman
    Jane Froman

    American actress and singer (b. 1907).

  • Irene Rich
    Irene Rich

    American silent screen star, who was 16 at the time.

  • Lionel Atwill
    Lionel Atwill

    Actor (captain blood and great waltz), died at 61.

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April 22, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 22, 2012:

  • Brazil - Discovery Day.

Observances on April 22, 2012:

  • International Mother Earth Day

Saints celebrated on April 22, 2012:

  • Saints Soter and Caius
  • Saint Leonidas (died 202)
  • Saint Theodorus (d. 613)
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April 22, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 22, 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 22, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

April 22, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 22, 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 22, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

April 22, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 22, 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 22, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 22, 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 22, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 22, 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 22, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 22, 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 22, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 22, 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 22, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 22, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lost Years by Mary Higgins Clark

The Lost Years

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The latest suspense thriller from Mary Higgins Clark #1 New York Times Bestseller and Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark is now available in mass market. It tells the story of a Biblical scholar who is murdered after discovering the …

Beastly Things by Donna Leon

Beastly Things

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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

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

The Lucky One

By:

Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author of 14 books, tells the story of a man who had to deal with death and found the love of his dreams in his 14th book.

Kill Shot by Vince Flynn

Kill Shot

By:

#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.

Imagine by Jonah Lehrer

Imagine

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The author had fabricated several parts and the book was pulled off shelves. ISBN number is 9780547386072.

April 22, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 22, 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

Cortex Command

Cortex Command

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Data Realms LLC

Deer Drive Legends

Deer Drive Legends

Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, Wii, WiiWare

Genre: Sports (Hunting)

Publisher: Maximum Games

Cafeteria Nipponica

Cafeteria Nipponica

Platform: Android, iOS

Genre: Simulation

Amy

Amy

Platform: Xbox 360,[1] PlayStation 3

Genre: Survival horror, stealth

Publisher: Lexis Numérique

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Who was the US President on April 22, 2012?

On April 22, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 22, 2012?

On April 22, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 22, 2012?

On April 22, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 22nd?

April 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 luzon earthquake: 16 people are killed in a magnitude-6.1 earthquake that struck the towns of porac, lubao, pampanga, philippines, at 17:11 philippine standard time. the manila times. according to phivolcs the epicenter is 18 kilometres (11 miles) northeast of castillejos in zambales. phivolcs initially recorded the earthquake at magnitude 5.7. later, it was upgraded to 6.1.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. rival hamas members and fatah members clash at a tent set by the family mohammed ayoub (14 years old) to offer condolences for his death during the protests. hamas dismantles and orders everyone to leave the tent later.
  • 2017 - Pope francis pays tribute to christians who died under communism and nazism at rome's basilica of st. bartholomew. he also names the wife of a muslim woman he met in lesbos (greece), and who was murdered by terrorists for refusing to drop her crucifix. francis called the lesbos camp a "concentration camp" and noted that many refugee camps, despite the goodwill of local communities, are often overcrowded and little more then prisons.

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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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