Sunday April 08, 2012: on this day

April 08, 2012 was the 99th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 08, 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 April 08, 2012, who was born and died on April 08, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are Young by Fun.), movies (e.g. The Avengers, directed by Joss Whedon), TV series (e.g. The Lizzie Bennet Diaries) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 2012?


April 08, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 99th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 2012 can also be written as 4/8/2012 in the US and as 8/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

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April 08, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 2012:

  • Uprising in syria:
  • According to reports, at least 40 people were killed in syria just before the tuesday deadline when syrian armed forces must withdraw from their cities. this is part of a peace deal brokered by u.n-arab league special envoy kofi annan.
  • The united states and afghanistan reach an agreement that gives the government of afghanistan greater control over night raids.
  • Numerous people are killed when a car bomb explodes in kaduna, nigeria.
  • Gunter grass is a german poet and ex-ss soldier who was awarded the 1999 nobel prize in literature. the minister of internal affairs of israel declared him persona non grata over his poem "what must be said".
  • Rescuers are searching for survivors of the 2012 siachen glacier avalanche, which struck a pakistani army base. it has buried as many as 135 people near the siachen glacier.
  • Asif ali zardari, president of pakistan, arrives in india for the first time in seven years.
  • Two men were arrested by the u.s. police for their involvement in a shooting attack that occurred in tulsa (oklahoma) on tuesday. the attack left three people dead and two others injured. two men are being investigated for hate crimes in connection with the shootings.
  • South ossetia voters go to the polls in the second round for a presidential election. leonid tibilov, an ex-kgb officer, is elected.
  • American golfer bubba watson defeats louis oosthuizen from south africa to win the us masters.
  • Syrian uprising: reports indicate that at least 40 people were killed in syria's civil war. this is according to a plan brokered by kofi annan, u.n-arab league special representative. (cnn). pope benedict xvi, in his annual easter message sent from the vatican, calls for an end to the violence in syria.
  • Pope benedict xvi, in his annual easter message sent from the vatican, calls for an end to the bloodshed in syria.
  • As part of a deal reached with coup leaders, the president of mali amadou toumani toure has resigned.

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April 08, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Leverkusen : 1 - 1
  • Schalke 04 - Hannover : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Karlsruhe : 0 - 0
  • Ingolstadt - Aachen : 3 - 3
  • Paderborn - Munich 1860 : 2 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Sevilla : 1 - 0
  • Levante - Ath Madrid : 2 - 0
  • Mallorca - Granada : 0 - 0
  • Real Madrid - Valencia : 0 - 0

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona B - Cordoba : 2 - 0
  • La Coruna - Murcia : 3 - 1
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April 08, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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 08, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 8th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 08, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:58 pm and setting at 08:10 am.

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

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Who was born on April 08, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Taylor Kitsch
    Taylor Kitsch

    Taylor kitsch is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series friday night lights and films such as x-men origins: wolverine and...

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

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April 08, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years and 11 days old,

or 144 months and 11 days old,

or 627 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4394 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 2012?

There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 08, 2012.

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April 08, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 2012:

  • Jack Tramiel

    Polish-american businessman, founded commodore international (b. 1928).

  • Blair Kiel

    American football player and coach (b. 1961).

  • Janusz K. Zawodny

    Polish-american soldier, historian, and political scientist (b. 1921).

  • Juventino Castro y Castro

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

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April 08, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 2012:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 2012:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 2nd and April 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 08, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are Young
  2. - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) youtube
  3. - Glad You Came
  4. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  5. - Starships

April 08, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 08, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love On Top
  2. - The Motto
  3. - Strip
  4. - Birthday Cake
  5. - Lotus Flower Bomb

April 08, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 08, 2012 was Dutty Love by Don Omar Featuring Natti Natasha, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 08, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Dutty Love
  2. - Intentalo
  3. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  4. - Llamada de Mi Ex
  5. - Bailando Por El Mundo

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April 08, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Avengers

The Avengers

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Joss Whedon

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner

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

Prometheus

Prometheus

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron

Country: United States of America

April 08, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Release year: 2012

Starring: Ashley Clements

Country: United States of America

The Client List

The Client List

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Eric Laneuville

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

April 08, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Victims by Jonathan Kellerman

Victims

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"Jonathan Kellerman's latest brings not only his A-game but also takes it to a whole new level. .

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire

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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.

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Wild

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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed believed she had lost all. Her family dispersed and her marriage was soon ended in the wake of her mother's passing.

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO Anastasia Steele, a literature student, meets Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur. He is beautiful, brilliant and intimidating.

Born To Darkness by Suzanne Brockmann

Born To Darkness

By:

As America experiences its second Great Depression in the near future, Shane Laughlin, a former Navy SEAL, finds work at the Obermeyer Institute as a test subject. Only to find himself plunged into

April 08, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 08, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deep Black

Deep Black

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: 505 Games

The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles

The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Nordic Games

El Chavo

El Chavo

Platform: Wii

Genre: Party

Publisher: Slang Publishing[2] Televisa Home Entertainment

Bloodforge

Bloodforge

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action, hack and slash

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Bubble Safari

Bubble Safari

Platform: Internet

Genre: matching game, social network game

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Who was the US President on April 08, 2012?

On April 08, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 2012?

On April 08, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 2012?

On April 08, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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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 April 2012?

April 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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