What happened on Wednesday April 04, 2012?

Here's what happened on April 04, 2012:

• South Sudan-Sudan Border Dispute Escalates The Sudan People's Liberation Army claims to have shot down a Sudanese MiG-29 fighter jet in South Sudan's Unity State, further intensifying the ongoing border tensions between the two nations.
• STOCK Act Signed into Law President Obama signs the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, aimed at eliminating insider trading and prohibiting the use of non-public information for personal profit.
• Suicide Bombing at Somalia's National Theatre A devastating suicide bombing at Somalia's National Theatre in Mogadishu kills at least ten people during an ongoing ceremony, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• New Orleans Police Officers Sentenced for Katrina Misconduct Former New Orleans Police Department officers receive decades-long prison sentences for shooting civilians in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and subsequent cover-up attempts.
• Gunter Grass Controversial Poem on Israel and Iran Nobel laureate Gunter Grass sparks international controversy with a provocative poem accusing Israel of plotting to 'wipe out' Iran, reigniting tensions in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
• US Marine Corps Deployment to Darwin The US Marine Corps completes its first deployment to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, signaling a strategic military presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Serbian President Boris Tadic Resigns Boris Tadic, President of Serbia, announces his resignation to pave the way for early presidential elections, signaling a potential political transition in the country.
• ASEAN Summit Calls for Myanmar Sanctions Lift The 20th ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, recommends lifting sanctions against Myanmar and Burma following recent by-elections, indicating potential diplomatic progress.
• Suicide Bombing in Afghanistan's Faryab Province A suicide bomber injures at least 12 people in Afghanistan's Faryab Province, continuing the pattern of insurgent attacks in the region.
• France Arrests Suspected Militant Islamists French authorities arrest 10 suspected militant Islamists, following a previous week's arrest of 13 individuals, demonstrating ongoing counterterrorism efforts.
• Venezuelan Legislator Murdered Juan Carlos Figarella, a Venezuelan state legislator, was fatally shot in what appears to be a robbery, underscoring the high crime rates and political violence in Venezuela.
• Power Blackouts in Northern England Severe weather conditions, including heavy winds, snow, and ice, cause electricity cable disruptions, potentially affecting up to 50,000 homes in northern England.

Events in 2012

April 04, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 04, 2012

April 04, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 04, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.30
• Apple AAPL: opens at $624.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.66
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.65
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $206.22

Exchange Rates on April 04, 2012:

• 1 USD = 82.42 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9961 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9158 CHF
• 1 EUR = 108.29 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.8267 GBP

April 04, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 95th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 04, 2012 can also be written as 4/4/2012 in the US and as 4/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 04, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

Famous people born on April 04, 2012:

• Grumpy Cat

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Famous people born on April 4th

Famous people died on April 04, 2012:

• Claude Miller

  Renowned French film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his significant contributions to French cinema.

• A. Dean Byrd

  American psychologist and academic (b. 1948).

• Dimitris Christoulas

  Greek pensioner who committed suicide in public (b. 1935).

• Dubravko Pavličić

  Croatian footballer (b. 1967).

• Anne Karin Elstad

  Norwegian author and educator (b. 1938).

• Roberto Rexach Benítez

  Puerto rican academic and politician, 10th president of the senate of puerto rico (b. 1929).

• Luciano Montero Rechou

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on April 4th

April 04, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 04, 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 04, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 04, 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 4th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 04, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 04, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 04, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 04, 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 04, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:13 pm and setting at 05:27 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 04, 2012

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Someone born on April 04, 2012 is:

13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 10 days old,

or 684 weeks

or 4788 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 04, 2012?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 04, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 04, 2012.

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