Saturday January 28, 2012: on this day
About January 28th, 2012, in brief:
- Historical events: 2011-2012 Syrian uprising. The Arab League suspends their observer mission, citing an increase in violence.
- Day of the week: January 28th, 2012 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Elijah Wood, Ariel Winter
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: We Found Love by Rihanna
- Popular movie: Moneyball directed by Bennett Miller
More about January 28th, 2012? See below for more news and curiosities on January 28th, 2012.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 28, 2012?
- January 28, 2012: What happened on that day?
- January 28, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 28, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 28, 2012?
- How old is someone born on January 28, 2012?
- January 28, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
- January 28, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 28, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
- January 28, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 28, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 28, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 28, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 28, 2012?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 2012?
- Who was the Pope on January 28, 2012?
What day of the week was January 28, 2012?
January 28, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 28th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 28, 2012 can also be written as 1/28/2012 in the US and as 28/1/2012 in UK and Europe.
January 28, 2012: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 28, 2012:
- 2011-2012 syrian uprising. the arab league suspends their observer mission, citing an increase in violence.
- After senegal's top court ruled that president abdoulaye wade is eligible to run for a third term, dakar's fires erupted. it also prevented his most well-known opponent, grammy-winning musician youssou n'dour from running against him.
- In a gun battle in maiduguri, nigeria, 11 islamist militants were killed.
- Dr. john sentamu, archbishop of york, calls upon the church of england to prohibit same-sex marriage.
- A fire at a lima drug rehabilitation center causes the deaths of at least 20 people.
- The african union has opened its new headquarters in addis ababa.
- Leaked documents reveal that a german government plan proposes a eurozone budget commissioner to control greece's economic affairs.
- Detectives are investigating payments to police made by journalists led to the arrest of a police officer and four journalists from british tabloid "the sun". bbc reports that the four journalists arrested are fergus shanahan (ex-deputy editor), graham dudman (ex-managing editor), mike sullivan (crime editor), and chris pharo (head of news).
- Eight sea lions were shot to death in washington state.
- Israeli police entered the red cross compound to arrest two additional palestinian mps who are associated with hamas.
- According to a poll, most irish voters want any new european treaty to be put to referendum. however, the government is still undecided.
- During the occupy oakland protests, approximately 300 people were arrested in oakland, california.
- Tommy sheridan's lawyer claims that authorities are trying to gag him.
January 28, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 28, 2012: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Catania - Parma : 1 - 1
- Juventus - Udinese : 2 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Genk - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 5 - 0
- Gent - St Truiden : 6 - 0
- Germinal - Anderlecht : 0 - 0
- Kortrijk - Waregem : 0 - 0
- Lokeren - Mechelen : 3 - 2
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Augsburg - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2
- Bayern Munich - Wolfsburg : 2 - 0
- Dortmund - Hoffenheim : 3 - 1
- FC Koln - Schalke 04 : 1 - 4
- Hertha - Hamburg : 1 - 2
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Espanol - Mallorca : 1 - 0
- Real Madrid - Zaragoza : 3 - 1
- Vallecano - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 3
- Villarreal - Barcelona : 0 - 0
January 28, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 28, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
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January 28, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 28, 2012 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 10:56 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Feb 07, 2012.
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Famous people born on January 28, 2012:
- Antoinette d'Orléans
Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:
- Elijah Wood
Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.
- Ariel Winter
Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.
- Joey Fatone
Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.
- Nick Carter
American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.
- Shruti Haasan
Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.
- Barbi Benton
American singer and model, actress.
- Alan Alda
American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.
- Rick Warren
American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.
- Charles Taylor
Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.
- Frank Skinner
English comedian, actor, and author.
How old is someone born on January 28, 2012?
Someone born on January 28, 2012 is:
12 years 3 months old,
or 147 months and 25 days old,
or 642 weeks and 5 days old,
or 4499 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 January 28, 2012?
There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 2012?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 28, 2012.
January 28, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 28, 2012:
- Roman Juszkiewicz
Polish astronomer and astrophysicist (b. 1952).
- Don Starkell
Canadian adventurer and author (b. 1932).
- Ignazio Marcoccio
- Don Fullmer
- Giacomo Baracchi
- Jim Gray
- José María Moro
What famous deaths happened on January 28th?
Famous deaths on January 28th:
- Joe Viterelli
American actor (born 1937).
- Cicely Tyson
American actress (b. 1924).
- John Banner
Austrian actor (born 1910).
- Astryd Lindgren
Renowned Swedish author of children's books.
- Olita Tyson
Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.
- Henry VIII
King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.
- Mayes Burt
Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
- Winefred Ward
Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
- Zarra Neale Hurston
Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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January 28, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 28, 2012:
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
January 28, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 28, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 28, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 2012 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.
January 28, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rihanna - We Found Love
- Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
- Flo Rida - Good Feeling
- Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
- LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
January 28, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.
January 28, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
- Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud
- Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)
- Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
- Rick Ross Featuring Nicki Minaj - You The Boss
January 28, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 28, 2012 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.
January 28, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Romeo Santos Featuring Usher - Promise
- Mana Featuring Prince Royce - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
- Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris - We Found Love
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Te Quiero A Morir
- Daddy Yankee - Lovumba (Prestige)
January 28, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 28, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 28, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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:
January 28, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 28, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 28, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 28, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 28, 2012?
On January 28, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 2012?
On January 28, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 28, 2012?
On January 28, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.
What is special about January 28th?
January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.
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.