Thursday March 01, 2012: on this day

March 01, 2012 was the 61st day of the year 2012, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 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 March 01, 2012, who was born and died on March 01, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 01, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Part Of Me by Katy Perry), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Die Chefin) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 01, 2012?


March 01, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 61st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 2012 can also be written as 3/1/2012 in the US and as 1/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 01, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

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March 01, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 01, 2012:

  • Syria:
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 01, 2012
  • Valerie amos, the humanitarian chief of united nations security council, is required to have access to syria.
  • After protesters set fire to the home of a local governor, violence erupted and tear gas was used by security forces in northern azerbaijan.
  • Three people are injured when a bomb explodes in istanbul on a turkish police vehicle.
  • Two nato international security assistance force members were killed in southern afghanistan. one of them is thought to be part of the afghan army.
  • The euro zone's unemployment rate rises to 10.7 percent, its highest point in its history.
  • Brazil has announced that it will continue a currency war with the united states and the european union, with the extension of a financial transaction fee on foreign borrowings.
  • Floods in australia
  • Heavy rains in new south wales, australia, can lead to evacuations and warnings in cooma, queanbeyan, queanbeyan, and the vicinity of kiama.
  • The warragamba dam is the main water source for sydney. it is expected that it will overflow in 24 hours, causing flooding in nearby areas as well as the nepean river.
  • Many people were affected in the northern region of victoria, where tallygaroopna was the most severely.
  • The region around canberra is also experiencing heavy flooding.
  • After losing power three days earlier due to an engine room fire, the stricken liner "costa allegra" arrives at seychelles.
  • Vietnam claims that the people's republic of china attacked vietnamese fishermen in south china sea disputed waters.
  • Americans who worked for non-governmental organisations in egypt that were being held up are permitted to leave.
  • Summit of the european union:
  • European union leaders meet to discuss europe’s economic problems and to appoint herman van rompuy president of the european council.
  • Serbia is now a candidate to join the eu.
  • International criminal court issues an arrest warrant against abdelrahim mohamed hussein, sudanese defense minister.
  • Three members of lashkar-e-taiba were arrested in delhi by indian police. they are accused of planning a major terrorist attack.
  • T.j. lane is facing 3 charges of aggravated killing for his role in the chardon high school shooting.
  • Martin o'malley is the governor of maryland and signs legislation allowing gay marriage.
  • Recent research suggests that the earth's oceans are becoming more acidic than ever before in the last 300 million years.
  • Syria: after a 26-day bloody bombardment, syrian rebels fled the bab amr neighborhood in homs. (reuters via msnbc). (reuters) the united nations security council demanded access to syria for valerie amos, its humanitarian chief.
  • European union summit: european union leaders meet in brussels to discuss europe's economic issues and to appoint herman van rompuy president of the european council. (reuters via sydney morning herald) serbia becomes a candidate to join the eu.

March 01, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 01, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 01, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.47
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $548.17
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.93
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.14
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $197.23

Exchange Rates on March 01, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 81.1 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9855 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9058 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3004 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 107.96 JPY
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March 01, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 01, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 11:03 am and setting at 02:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 2012.

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Who was born on March 01, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on March 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 1st:

  • Justin Bieber
    Justin Bieber

    Canadian singer and teenager heart-throb.

  • Lupita Nyong'o
    Lupita Nyong'o

    Lupita nyong'o is a kenyan-mexican actress known for her roles in movies such as 12 years a slave and black panther.

  • Jensen Ackles
    Jensen Ackles

    Jensen ackles is an american actor known for his role as dean winchester on the tv show supernatural.

  • Zack Snyder
    Zack Snyder

    Zack snyder is a director known for his work on superhero films such as 'man of steel' and 'justice league'.

  • Javier Bardem
    Javier Bardem

    Spanish actor.

  • Ron Howard
    Ron Howard

    American child actor, director, writer, and producer.

  • Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey

    British actor, singer, and musician.

  • Catherine Bach
    Catherine Bach

    Catherine bach is an american tv actress best known for her role as daisy duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Mark-Paul Gosselaar
    Mark-Paul Gosselaar

    Mark-paul gosselaar is an american actor best known for his role as zack morris on the television series saved by the bell.

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

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


You are 12 years and 18 days old,

or 144 months and 18 days old,

or 628 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4401 days old,

if you were born on March 01, 2012.

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

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 1st 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 01, 2012:

  • Lucio Dalla

    Italian singer-songwriter and musician.

  • Andrew Breitbart

    American journalist, author, and publisher (d. 2012).

  • Germano Mosconi

    Italian journalist and ex-anchorman.

  • Pierluigi Petrobelli
  • Henryk Bałuszyński
  • Luigi Bazzoni
  • Jerome Courtland
  • Mario Di Lorenzo
  • Delio Meoli
  • Steingrímur Jóhannesson
  • Luigi Maria Anolli
  • Blagoje Adžić
  • Alice Arden
  • Jampal Namdol Chokye Gyaltsen

What famous deaths happened on March 1st?

Famous deaths on March 1st:

  • Jean Le Poulain
    Jean Le Poulain

    French actor.

  • María Rubio
    María Rubio

    Mexican television, film and stage actress (b. 1934).

  • Grove Kern

    Renowned composer known for his contributions to American musical theater.

  • Jacobus van 't Hoff

    Pioneer in the field of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.

  • Evona Walska

    Renowned opera singer known for her dramatic soprano voice.

  • Ermalee Butler

    Renowned biologist known for her work on genetics and cell biology.

  • Mearle Savage

    Renowned jazz saxophonist known for his innovative style.

  • Providencia Velázquez

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Cono Melia

    Argentinian playwright known for his innovative works.

  • Saharah Emerson

    Saharah Emerson was an acclaimed American novelist whose works often delved into the complexities of family dynamics and the human...

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


Holidays on March 01, 2012:

  • Self Injury Awareness Day
  • Historically, March 1st was considered to be the beginning of the Roman 'work year' as January (the official first month) and February were unfit for warfare. The numerical Latin names of some months reflect this. (September = Seventh, October = Eighth, November = Ninth, December = Tenth). (see New Year).
  • Korea - Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol; ???).
  • Iceland - This day is called the Beer Day, but this day in 1989 beer was allowed again.
  • Martisor - a seasonal holiday in Romania.
  • Baba Marta - a Bulgarian custom when the Martenitsa is worn for good health and luck symbolizing the beginning of the spring season in Bulgaria.
  • Eight Hours Day - Tasmania, Australia.
  • Labour day - Western Australia.
  • World Day of Prayer.
  • Roman Empire - The sacred fire of Rome was renewed (See Vesta).

Observances on March 01, 2012:

  • World Seagrass Day
  • Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]

Saints celebrated on March 01, 2012:

  • Saint Eudoxia
  • Saint David's Day (National Holiday of Wales).
  • Saint Albin
  • Saint Swidbert
  • Saint Monan, largely legendary Scottish saint.
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March 01, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 01, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 2012 was Part Of Me by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Part Of Me
  2. - Set Fire To The Rain
  3. - I Will Always Love You youtube
  4. - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) youtube
  5. - Rolling In The Deep

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 2012 was The Motto by Drake Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 27th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Motto
  2. - Love On Top
  3. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  4. - Make Me Proud
  5. - Strip

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

The number 1 Latin song on March 01, 2012 was Mi Santa by Romeo Santos Featuring Tomatito, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.

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

The Latin music chart on March 01, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 27th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mi Santa
  2. - Intentalo
  3. - Llamada de Mi Ex
  4. - Las Cosas Pequenas
  5. - Lovumba (Prestige)

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

The most popular movies on March 01, 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

The Cabin in the Woods

The Cabin in the Woods

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Drew Goddard

Starring: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

Release year: 2012

Les hommes de l'ombre

Les hommes de l'ombre

Release year: 2012

Touch

Touch

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Minh Nguyen

GCB

GCB

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

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

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

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

Thinking, Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Thinking, Fast And Slow

By:

Major New York Times BestsellerWinner of The National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award 2012Selected by New York Times Book Review to be one of the top books of 2011.

Behind The Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo

Behind The Beautiful Forevers

By:

This brilliant and breathtaking book, written by Katherine Boo, Pulitzer Prize winner, is a fascinating look at the age of global inequality and change. It tells the story of two families who are trying to achieve a better world.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire

By:

Suzanne Collins continues the incredible story of Katniss everdeen in Suzanne Collins' phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss has won the annual Hunger Games along with Peeta Mellark, a district tribute.

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay

By:

Now available in paperback, the third book in Suzanne Collins’s bestselling Hunger Games trilogy. "My name's Katniss Everdeen. Why isn't I dead? I should be dead. "Katniss

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

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

Ciel Nosurge

Ciel Nosurge

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Life simulation,[2] social game

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

Asura's Wrath

Asura's Wrath

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

Air Mail

Air Mail

Platform: iOS

Emperors SaGa

Emperors SaGa

Platform: GREE Mobage NTT DoCoMo

Publisher: Square Enix

Assassin's Creed III

Assassin's Creed III

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii U[4] Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure, stealth

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on March 01, 2012?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 01, 2012?

On March 01, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 1st?

March 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of March. 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 March 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Amazon plans to open many grocery stores in major u.s. cities. (the wall street journal).
  • 2018 - Donald trump's presidency: president donald trump announced plans to impose tariffs upon steel and aluminum imports. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 16 deaths and 40 injuries after suicide bombers attacked kabul. the taliban claimed responsibility.

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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 March 2012?

March 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 2012 calendar looked like.

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