What happened on Monday April 02, 2012?

Here's what happened on April 02, 2012:

• Mass Shooting at Oikos University On April 2, 2012, a tragic mass shooting occurred at Oikos University in Oakland, California, where One Goh, a 43-year-old former student, opened fire on campus, killing seven people and wounding three others. The shooting shocked the local community and highlighted ongoing issues of campus safety and gun violence in the United States.
• 1940 United States Census Data Released On April 2, 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau released historical census data from 1940, providing detailed information about 132 million Americans. This release offers researchers, historians, and genealogists unprecedented insights into the demographic landscape of the United States during a pivotal period leading up to World War II.
• FARC Releases Prisoners On April 2, 2012, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), a prominent leftist guerrilla group, released its last remaining police and military prisoners. This action represented a significant step in Colombia's ongoing peace negotiations and efforts to resolve long-standing internal conflicts.
• Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions Merger The U.S. Federal Trade Commission approved the merger of Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions, two major pharmacy benefit management companies. Despite concerns about market concentration, the merger was allowed to proceed, potentially reshaping the healthcare and pharmaceutical services landscape.
• Kentucky Wildcats Win NCAA Basketball Championship The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Kansas Jayhawks to win the 2012 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, marking a significant achievement in college basketball and adding to the university's rich sporting history.
• Hungarian President Resigns Over Plagiarism Pal Schmitt resigned from his position as President of Hungary following a plagiarism scandal, highlighting the importance of academic integrity in public leadership roles.
• UTair Aviation Plane Crash in Siberia A twin-engine UTair Aviation ATR-72 crashed in western Siberia near Tyumen, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 31 of the 43 people on board. The incident underscored ongoing concerns about aviation safety in the region.
• Tensions Over Falklands War Anniversary As the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War approached, tensions between Argentina and the United Kingdom escalated. Argentina threatened action against U.S. and U.K. bank branches, while British Prime Minister David Cameron condemned Argentina's 1982 invasion.
• Bin Laden Family Members Convicted in Pakistan Three widows and two daughters of Osama Bin Laden were convicted of illegally residing and working in Pakistan, receiving 45-day imprisonment sentences and fines of $114 each.
• National League for Democracy Claims Election Victory The National League for Democracy in Burma claimed victory in 43 out of 45 contested byelection seats, signaling potential political shifts in the country.

Events in 2012

April 02, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 2012

April 02, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 02, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $601.83
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.22
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.03
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $208.96

Exchange Rates on April 02, 2012:

• 1 USD = 82.08 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9905 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9038 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.298 CNY
• 1 EUR = 109.31 JPY

April 02, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Fortuna Dusseldorf - St Pauli : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sevilla - Mallorca : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Nantes - Troyes : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Blackburn - Man United : 0 - 2

April 02, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 93rd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 2012 can also be written as 4/2/2012 in the US and as 2/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

Famous people died on April 02, 2012:

• Elizabeth Catlett

  Elizabeth Catlett was a pioneering African-American artist and sculptor who significantly influenced 20th-century art through her powerful...

• Mauricio Lasansky

  American graphic designer and academic (b. 1914).

• Jesús Aguilarte

  Venezuelan captain and politician (b. 1959).

• Samia Yusuf Omar

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on April 2nd

April 02, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

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

April 02, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

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 2nd is Aries.

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April 02, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 02, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 02:53 pm and setting at 04:23 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 02, 2012

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Someone born on April 02, 2012 is:

13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 12 days old,

or 684 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4790 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 2012?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 02, 2012.

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