Sunday January 08, 2012: on this day

January 08, 2012 was the 8th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 08, 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 08, 2012, who was born and died on January 08, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 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. Man Up) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 2012?


January 08, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 8th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 2012 can also be written as 1/8/2012 in the US and as 8/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 08, 2012: What happened on that day?


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January 08, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 08, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Milan : 0 - 2
  • Bologna - Catania : 2 - 0
  • Cagliari - Genoa : 3 - 0
  • Lecce - Juventus : 0 - 1
  • Novara - Fiorentina : 0 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Sp Gijon : 2 - 0
  • Espanol - Barcelona : 1 - 1
  • Getafe - Ath Bilbao : 0 - 0
  • Vallecano - Sevilla : 2 - 1
  • Villarreal - Valencia : 2 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Alcorcon - Almeria : 1 - 1
  • Cordoba - Girona : 1 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Aris - Giannina : 1 - 0
  • Atromitos - OFI : 2 - 0
  • Doxa Dramas - Olympiakos : 0 - 0
  • Panathinaikos - Kerkyra : 1 - 0
  • Xanthi - PAOK : 0 - 0
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January 08, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th 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 08, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:25 pm and setting at 07:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 2011 while the next full moon would come on Jan 09, 2012.

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Who was born on January 08, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 11 days old,

or 636 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4454 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 2012?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 08, 2012.

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January 08, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 2012:

  • Alexis Weissenberg

    In 2012, a pianist and educator from bulgarian-french.

  • Gunther Plaut

    Gunther Plaut was a Canadian Reform rabbi and author who was also involved in politics.

  • T. J. Hamblin

    English haematologist and academic (b. 1943).

  • Dave Alexander

    American singer and pianist (b. 1938).

  • Françoise Christophe

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lamarco Polo

    Famous Venetian explorer who traveled extensively in Asia.

  • Zee Zhou Enlai

    First Premier of the People's Republic of China and a prominent diplomat.

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January 08, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 2012:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 2012 was Sexy And I Know It by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. 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

January 08, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. 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$$)

January 08, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 08, 2012 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 2nd and January 8th. 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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January 08, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 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 08, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:

Man Up

Man Up

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Ben Palmer

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

The Finder

The Finder

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

House of Lies

House of Lies

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

January 08, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Locked On by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney

Locked On

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Although his father was reluctant to be a hero field operative, Jack Ryan Jr. He'd rather do nothing but private training with special forces to hone his combat skills in order to continue his work.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

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Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …

The Litigators by John Grisham

The Litigators

By:

Finley & Figg partners often refer to themselves "boutique" law firms. Boutique means chic, select, and wealthy. Wally Figg and Oscar Finley are not all of these.

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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Walter Isaacson's "enthralling", (The New Yorker), worldwide bestseller biography about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was the inspiration for the film Steve Jobs, starring Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels.

The Drop by Michael Connelly

The Drop

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Harry Bosch will be able to continue his career for three more years, but he is determined to pursue cases even harder than ever.

January 08, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 08, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest X

Platform: Wii, Wii U, Microsoft Windows, Android, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix

Dustforce

Dustforce

Platform: Microsoft Windows; OS X; Linux; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; Xbox 360

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Digerati Distribution

Amnesia Fortnight 2012

Amnesia Fortnight 2012

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action adventure, Sim game, platformer, sandbox, RPG

Publisher: Double Fine Productions

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux OS X

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: SCS Software

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Who was the US President on January 08, 2012?

On January 08, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 2012?

On January 08, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 2012?

On January 08, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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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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