Sunday January 01, 2012: on this day

January 01, 2012 was the 1st day of the year 2012, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 01, 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 01, 2012, who was born and died on January 01, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars), movies (e.g. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, directed by Peter Jackson), TV series (e.g. Parental Guidance) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 2012?


January 01, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 01, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 2012:

  • 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.
  • 2011-2012 bahraini uprising:
  • 2011-2012 bahraini uprising: the funeral of a young bahraini man who was killed in protest becomes a new protest, with tear gas being used by police.
  • Two people have been killed in an attack on bars near somalia in northern kenya.
  • Goodluck jonathan, nigeria's president, declares an emergency in areas of nigeria that have been ravaged by violence from the islamist militant group boko haram.
  • South sudan will send more police and troops to pibor, the site of ethnic violence.
  • Queen elizabeth ii appoints john howard, a former prime minister of australia, and david hockney, a british painter, to the order of merit.
  • Rio tinto alcan secures hundreds of workers at a smelter located in alma, quebec, canada.
  • South of japan, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurs; there is no damage.
  • A boat crashes off lamu island, kenyan coast. at least seven people are killed.
  • Iranian navy tests a surface to-air missile.
  • India and pakistan share a list of nuclear sites.
  • North korean media jointly published a new year editorial calling for ampquothuman shieldsampquot in order to protect the supreme leader kim jong un.
  • Nigeria announces the end of its fuel subsidy scheme, prompting strikes and protests by the nigeria labour congress.
  • Egypt's military rulers push for elections to the shura council, which is the upper house in the parliament to accelerate progress towards a new constitution.
  • The second spacecraft of nasa's interior laboratory and gravity recovery spacecrafts is orbiting around the moon.
  • Due to financial constraints, the swaziland football team has pulled out of the qualifying rounds of africa cup of nations football.
  • Jorge andres boero, an argentine motorcyclist, is killed in the first leg in argentina's dakar rally.
  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising. the arab inter-parliamentary union (an advisory body to the arab league) calls for the removal its monitors in syria. they claim that they inadvertently help the government cover up ongoing violence. (bbc) syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Braintree Town - Cambridge : 3 - 2
  • Darlington - Gateshead : 0 - 1
  • Forest Green - Kidderminster : 1 - 1
  • Grimsby - Lincoln : 3 - 1
  • Kettering Town - Luton : 0 - 5

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Sunderland - Man City : 1 - 0
  • West Brom - Everton : 0 - 1
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January 01, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st 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 01, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 01:09 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 01, 2012?


Famous people born on January 01, 2012:

  • Omran Daqneesh

    Young Syrian boy whose image became a symbol of the impact of war on children.

  • Bridger Walker

    Saved his sister from a dog attack, displaying bravery and selflessness.

  • Aylan

    Aylan Kurdi was a Syrian child whose tragic death brought global attention to the refugee crisis.

  • Aylan Kurdi

    Aylan Kurdi was a Syrian refugee child whose tragic death brought global attention to the refugee crisis.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 27 days old,

or 638 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4470 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 2012.

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

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

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

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

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January 01, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 2012:

  • Jayant Kastuar

    Renowned classical dancer known for his contributions to Indian dance forms.

  • Kiro Gligorov

    First President of North Macedonia.

  • Rasool Jahan

    Renowned Indian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • George Cowan

    George Cowan was a chemist who played a key role in the development of nuclear weapons during the Manhattan Project.

  • Thomas Cowan

    Thomas Cowan was a physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Abram Spanel

    Abram Spanel was a physicist known for his contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Fern Flaman

    Fern Flaman served as a respected political figure in her community for several decades.

  • Sheena Bora

    Sheena Bora was a key figure in a high-profile murder case in India.

  • Merryn Williams

    Renowned poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Lyle Borst

    Renowned biologist known for his work on insect physiology.

  • Vernon Roberts

    British sculptor known for his public art installations.

  • Nay Win Maung

    Burmese physician, businessman, and activist (b. 1962).

  • Haik Muradyan

    Armenian chemist known for his work in the field of organic chemistry and synthesis of new compounds.

  • Tommy Mont

    American football player and coach (b. 1922).

  • Gary Ablett
  • Bob Anderson
  • Alfredo Battisti
  • Alessandro Liberati

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 1st

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January 01, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2012 was Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

January 01, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Locked Out Of Heaven
  2. - Diamonds
  3. - Ho Hey
  4. - Die Young
  5. - One More Night

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

January 01, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Thrift Shop
  3. - Girl On Fire
  4. - Swimming Pools (Drank)
  5. - Clique

January 01, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 2012 was Algo Me Gusta De Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

January 01, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Por Que Les Mientes?
  3. - Volvi A Nacer
  4. - Limbo
  5. - Solo Vine A Despedirme

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January 01, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis

Country: United States of America

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

January 01, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:

Parental Guidance

Parental Guidance

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Andy Fickman

Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Will Gluck

Euphoria

Euphoria

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Lee Boot

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

The Greatest Event in Television History

The Greatest Event in Television History

Release year: 2012

January 01, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Thomas Jefferson by Jon Meacham

Thomas Jefferson

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NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS OF YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review * The Washington Post* Entertainment Weekly * The Seattle Times* St.

The Last Man by Vince Flynn

The Last Man

By:

#1 New York Times bestselling author American Assassin--soon a major motion movie Mitch Rapp's search for a missing CIA assets raises the stakes of his own survival--in Vince Flynn’s "tight. Right. And Dynamite" (Star Tribune. Minneapolis). #1 New York Times …

The Signal And The Noise by Nate Silver

The Signal And The Noise

By:

"Nate Silver's The Signal and the Noise is The Soul of A New Machine for the 21st Century." DriftNate silver author Rachel Maddow developed a unique system to predict baseball's performance.

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit

By:

This is a great classic, and the prelude for The Lord of the Rings. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit living a simple, comfortable life. He rarely ventures further than his cellar or pantry.

Cross Roads by Wm. Paul Young

Cross Roads

By:

Anthony Spencer is proud to be a self-made success in business, even though it came at a high price.

January 01, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Diamond Trust of London

Diamond Trust of London

Platform: Nintendo DS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: indiePub

Devil's Attorney

Devil's Attorney

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

AKB1/149 Renai Sōsenkyo (Love Election)

AKB1/149 Renai Sōsenkyo (Love Election)

Platform: PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita PlayStation 3

Genre: Dating sim

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; Wii; Wii U; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Who was the US President on January 01, 2012?

On January 01, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2012?

On January 01, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 2012?

On January 01, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

Find out more about January 1st

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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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