Friday April 20, 2012: on this day
About April 20th, 2012, in brief:
- Historical events: Arab Spring
- Day of the week: April 20th, 2012 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Luther Vandross, Jessica Lange
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: We Are Young by Fun.
- Popular movie: Moneyball directed by Bennett Miller
More about April 20th, 2012? See below for more news and curiosities on April 20th, 2012.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 2012?
- April 20, 2012: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- April 20, 2012: What were the main match results that day?
- April 20, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 2012?
- How old is someone born on April 20, 2012?
- April 20, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 20, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 2012?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 2012?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 2012?
What day of the week was April 20, 2012?
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: What happened on that day?
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 magazines covers that day?
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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
April 20, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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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April 20, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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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.
How old is someone born on April 20, 2012?
Someone born on April 20, 2012 is:
12 years 1 month old,
or 145 months and 3 days old,
or 630 weeks and 6 days old,
or 4416 days old,
Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 2012?
There are 332 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.
April 20, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
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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April 20, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
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: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 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 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:
- Fun. - We Are Young
- Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
- The Wanted - Glad You Came
- One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful
- 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:
- Beyonce - Love On Top
- Usher - Climax
- Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
- Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
- 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:
- Michel Telo - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
- 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra - Intentalo
- Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha - Dutty Love
- Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata - Bailando Por El Mundo
- Gerardo Ortiz - Amor Confuso
April 20, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 20, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 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:
April 20, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
April 20, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 20, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on April 20, 2012?
On April 20, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 2012?
On April 20, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 2012?
On April 20, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
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.