What happened on Sunday April 01, 2012?

Here's what happened on April 01, 2012:

• Syrian Uprising: Bombardment of Homs During the 2011-2012 Syrian uprising, the Syrian army conducted a devastating artillery bombardment of Homs, resulting in dozens of civilian casualties. This attack was part of the broader conflict between government forces and rebel groups seeking to overthrow the Assad regime.
• Muslim Brotherhood Presidential Nomination The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt nominated Khairat El-Shater, their chairman, as a candidate in the May 2012 presidential elections. This nomination represented a pivotal moment in Egypt's post-Arab Spring political landscape.
• Burma By-Elections Burma (Myanmar) held by-elections for 45 seats, with prominent democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi winning in one election. This event was a significant milestone in the country's gradual transition towards democratic processes after decades of military rule.
• Tuareg Rebellion: Capture of Gao Tuareg rebels seized control of Gao, the capital of Mali, and captured the largest military base in the region during the ongoing Tuareg Rebellion. This significant military action marked a critical moment in the conflict, demonstrating the rebels' growing power and strategic capabilities.
• Fiji Flood Emergency Fiji declared a state of emergency after devastating floods displaced nearly 7,000 people and killed two individuals. Meteorological predictions suggested the situation would worsen with expected heavy storms following Tropical Depression 17F, creating a significant humanitarian crisis.
• Death of Miguel de la Madrid Miguel de la Madrid, former President of Mexico, passed away in Mexico City at age 77 due to complications from lung disease. He served as president from 1982 to 1988 and was a significant figure in Mexico's political transformation during the 1980s.
• Academy of Country Music Awards The 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards were held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taylor Swift won Entertainer of the Year, while the Eli Young Band claimed Song of the Year for their hit 'Crazy Girl'.

Events in 2012

April 01, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 2012

April 01, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Palermo : 1 - 3
• Cagliari - Atalanta : 2 - 0
• Fiorentina - Chievo : 1 - 2
• Inter - Genoa : 5 - 4
• Juventus - Napoli : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hannover - M'gladbach : 2 - 1
• Hoffenheim - Schalke 04 : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Cottbus - Frankfurt FSV : 1 - 1
• Ingolstadt - Duisburg : 1 - 1
• Karlsruhe - Union Berlin : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Getafe : 3 - 0
• Sociedad - Vallecano : 4 - 0
• Valencia - Levante : 1 - 1
• Villarreal - Espanol : 0 - 0

April 01, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 92nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 2012 can also be written as 4/1/2012 in the US and as 1/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

Famous people died on April 01, 2012:

• Miguel de la Madrid

  Miguel de la Madrid was a prominent Mexican politician who served as the 52nd President of Mexico from 1982 to 1988, leading the country...

• Giorgio Chinaglia

  Legendary Italian soccer player who played for Lazio and New York Cosmos.

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Fun. - We Are Young
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. The Wanted - Glad You Came
4. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
5. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know

April 01, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Beyonce - Love On Top
2. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
3. Chris Brown Featuring Kevin K-MAC McCall - Strip
4. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
5. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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April 01, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 01, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 01:46 pm and setting at 03:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 2012

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Someone born on April 01, 2012 is:

13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 13 days old,

or 684 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4791 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 2012?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 01, 2012.

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