Monday December 31, 2012: on this day

December 31, 2012 was the 366th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 31, 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 31, 2012, who was born and died on December 31, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sexy And I Know It by LMFAO), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Transformers: Rescue Bots) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 2012?


December 31, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 366th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2012 can also be written as 12/31/2012 in the US and as 31/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

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December 31, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 2012:

  • The kyoto protocol's first commitment period has ended. {{cite journal
  • "pleiades", a supercomputer proposed by intel and sgi to nasa's ames research center will be complete. it will reach a peak performance level of 10 petaflops (or 10 quadrillion floating-point operations per second),
  • "sequoia", a supercomputer proposed by ibm to be built for the national nuclear security administration, will be completed. it is expected to reach a peak performance level of 20 petaflops.
  • The solar maximum of solar cycle 24, the 11-year sunspot cycles, is expected to be observed on the sun. solar cycle 24 was conceived to have begun in january 2008. it is expected that it will peak at its maximum sunspot activity around 2012.
  • The construction of the kars-tbilisi–baku railway across caucasus is expected to be complete sometime in 2012. national geographic, august 2010, page 62.
  • Rebellion in 2012 central african republic: rebels reject president francois bozize's offer of a national unity government.
  • Francois bozize, president of the central african republic, offers a government of national unity to rebels.
  • Tribune co., a publishing and broadcasting giant, declares bankruptcy in december 2008. new controlling shareholders include oaktree capital, jpmorgan chase, and jpmorgan chase.
  • United states "fiscal cliff" debate:: the white house and congressional republicans reach an agreement on a "fiscalcliff" deal. (associated press). the u.s. will miss monday's midnight deadline and will go over the "fiscal cliff" after the house of representatives announced it would not vote on the deal monday night.
  • The white house and congressional republicans reach an agreement on a "fiscal cliff" deal.
  • After the house of representatives announced that it would not vote on the deal monday night, the u.s. will miss its midnight deadline and will instead head over the "fiscal cliff".
  • After a blood clot was discovered in a vein between hillary clinton's brain and skull, the u.s. secretary of state made "excellent progress" at newyork presbyterian hospital.
  • Ministers from venezuela gather to pray for president hugo chavez's recovery after a cancer operation.
  • Kerry o'banion (study author), university of rochester medical center, rochester, new york announces that space radiation can accelerate the development of alzheimer's disease.
  • Deportivo de la coruna has announced that it has hired domingos paciencia, former sporting lisbon manager, to replace jose luis oltra.
  • After a 7-2 victory over hc davos, team canada wins the 2012 spengler cup in ice hockey.
  • Thiago silva, paris saint-germain's defender, is presented with the 2012 samba gold trophy. this award recognizes the best brazilian footballer in europe.

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December 31, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 31, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.04
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $510.53
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.59
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.29
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.23

Exchange Rates on December 31, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 86.72 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9919 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.915 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2303 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 114.43 JPY
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December 31, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 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 31, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 08:07 pm and setting at 09:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 2013.

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Who was born on December 31, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 2 months old,

or 134 months and 29 days old,

or 586 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4106 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2012?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 2012.

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December 31, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 2012:

  • Grady Ward

    Known for creating the Moby Project, a collection of public domain texts.

  • Little Orphan Annie

    Renowned journalist known for her investigative reporting.

  • Tarak Mekki

    Tunisian businessman and politician (b. 1958).

  • Peter Ebert

    English director and producer (b. 1918).

  • Jovette Marchessault

    Canadian author and playwright (b. 1938).

  • Günter Rössler

    German journalist and photographer (d. 2012).

  • Jean-Henri Roger
  • Susana Dalmás
  • Annapurna Maharana
  • Antonio Ugo
  • Moisés Broggi
  • Andreu Vivó
  • Sergio de Castro
  • Alasdair Liddell
  • Konstantin Kobets
  • James B. Reuter

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

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December 31, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 2012:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2012 was Sexy And I Know It by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

December 31, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sexy And I Know It
  2. - We Found Love
  3. - The One That Got Away
  4. - It Will Rain
  5. - Ni**as In Paris

December 31, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

December 31, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  2. - Ni**as in Paris
  3. - Party
  4. - Make Me Proud
  5. - Dance (A$$)

December 31, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2012 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

December 31, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 31, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Promise
  2. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  3. - Nada Iguales
  4. - Te Quiero A Morir
  5. - Give Me Everything

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December 31, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 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

December 31, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

December 31, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

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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

Then Again by Diane Keaton

Then Again

By:

This trade paperback edition Diane Keaton's remarkable memoir features a new Afterword on the bonds between mother-daughter.

Jack Kennedy by Chris Matthews

Jack Kennedy

By:

Jack Kennedy asked, "What was his like?" Jack Kennedy stated that the main reason people read biography was to answer this basic question. This man, whose wife called him "that," asked what he was like.

Death Comes To Pemberley by P. D. James

Death Comes To Pemberley

By:

After six years of marriage, Elizabeth & Darcy have created a happy, peaceful life for their family at Darcy's estate, Pemberley.

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay

By:

Now available in paperback, the third book in Suzanne Collins’s bestselling Hunger Games trilogy. "My name's Katniss Everdeen. Why isn't I dead? I should be dead. "Katniss

December 31, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cypher: Cyberpunk Text Adventure

Cypher: Cyberpunk Text Adventure

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Cabrera Brothers

Cytus

Cytus

Platform: iOS, Android, PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Mobile)

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Rayark Games

Beatmania IIDX 20: Tricoro

Beatmania IIDX 20: Tricoro

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami Corporation

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Platform: Windows OS X

Genre: Graphic adventure

Dead or Alive 5

Dead or Alive 5

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Koei Tecmo

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Who was the US President on December 31, 2012?

On December 31, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2012?

On December 31, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 2012?

On December 31, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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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