Wednesday February 08, 2012: on this day

February 08, 2012 was the 39th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 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 February 08, 2012, who was born and died on February 08, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Set Fire To The Rain by Adele), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Les Hommes De L'Ombre) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 08, 2012?


February 08, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 39th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 2012 can also be written as 2/8/2012 in the US and as 8/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 2012:

  • Officials in pakistan claim that us drone missiles killed ten people at spalga village, north waziristan.
  • The syrian government launches an offensive against homs. tanks are reported in neighborhoods and dozens of people have been reported to have died in the last few hours.
  • Al-shabab, an islamist group, claims responsibility for the car bombing that occurred in mogadishu, somalia's capital. it killed at least ten people and injured at least 20.
  • Histadrut israel, israel's trade union organization, announces a nationwide strike with ben gurion airport. it will be closed until noon.
  • Air france cancels long haul flights because of a strike by employees.
  • Vincent van gogh and edgar degas artworks as well as camille pissarro paintings, all from elizabeth taylor's personal collection, sold at christie's london for ps13.7million
  • Zsa zsa gabor is a life-threatening patient and has planned a party to celebrate her 95th birthday.
  • 21 people are killed in a factory fire in lahore (pakistan),
  • According to the new zealand royal commission on pike river mine disaster, a collapse of coal extraction areas was the main cause of the blast that killed 29 people on november 19, 2010.
  • Early 2012 european cold waves: more than 400 people die in europe's early days of 2012, as the danube river freezes over for 170km.
  • After footage of them viewing a pornographic video at the legislative assembly, three ministers of bharatiya janata party in karnataka ndash laxman svadi and c c patil of the indian state of karnataka ndash were shown, they were forced to resign.
  • Washington state legislature approves a bill to allow same-sex marriage.
  • Wang lijun, the former chief police officer of chongqing in central china, abruptly resigned and went to the chongqing u.s. consulate, sparking speculations about his political fall.
  • Three cour de justice de la republique judges are investigating eric woerth, former french minister of labor, solidarity, and public service. they were charged with ampquotpassive influence peddlingampquot related to liliane bettencourt, l'oreal heiress.
  • The defense and the prosecution make their opening statements in charlottesville, virginia. (ap via espn0
  • English football:
  • Fabio capello, england's manager, resigns due to ongoing clashes between the football association (fa), john terry being sacked as team captain and terry facing racist abuse charges.
  • The fa announces that a press conference will be held at wembley tomorrow, noon.
  • The semi-finals of 2012 africa cup of nations will be held in equatorial guinea, gabon and gabon.
  • Airbus has announced that it will inspect all airbus 380 aircraft wings for cracks.
  • The leaders of the various parties that make up the greek government break up after failing to agree to the cuts recommended by the european union, european central bank, and international monetary fund.
  • While former president mohamed nasheed's supporters riot, mohammed waheed hassan, the new president of maldives, calls for the creation of a national unity government.
  • Tottenham hotspur manager harry redknapp was cleared by a london court of tax evasion
  • Fabio capello attacked the english fa after his shock resignation as england manager. he accused them of interfering with him, insulting his authority, and contradicting "the much-vaunted anglosaxon sense of justice" (as they are the first to assert that everyone is innocent unless proven guilty).

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February 08, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 08, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.83
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $470.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.26
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.19
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.78

Exchange Rates on February 08, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 77.03 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9957 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9123 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2945 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 102.15 JPY

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Catania - Roma : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Hearts - Celtic : 0 - 4

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

  • Asteras Tripolis - Levadeiakos : 0 - 1
  • Panetolikos - Doxa Dramas : 0 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Den Haag - AZ Alkmaar : 0 - 6
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February 08, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 07:31 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 February 08, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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


You are 12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 21 days old,

or 633 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4433 days old,

if you were born on February 08, 2012.

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

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 08, 2012:

  • Trevor Pearson

    Contributed to the development of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

  • Luis Alberto Spinetta

    Argentinian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and poet (d. 2012).

  • Wando

    Brazilian singer-songwriter (b. 1945)[379].

  • Giangiacomo Guelfi
  • Laurent Perrin
  • Godofredo Garabito
  • Franca Maï (Françoise Baud

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • 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.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Margaruite Pindling

    First Lady of the Bahamas and wife of Sir Lynden Pindling, the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas.

  • Alveria Spina

    Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Izzabell Murdoch

    Izzabell Murdoch was an Irish-British novelist and philosopher, known for her complex and philosophical novels.

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


Holidays on February 08, 2012:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 2012:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 2012 was Set Fire To The Rain by Adele, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Set Fire To The Rain
  2. - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) youtube
  3. - We Found Love
  4. - Good Feeling
  5. - Turn Me On

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 2012 was Make Me Proud by Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Make Me Proud
  2. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  3. - The Motto
  4. - I Do
  5. - Party

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 08, 2012 was Me Gustas Tanto by Paulina Rubio, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

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

The Latin music chart on February 08, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Me Gustas Tanto
  2. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  3. - Intentalo
  4. - Si Tu Me Besas
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

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

The most popular movies on February 08, 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

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

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Les hommes de l'ombre

Les hommes de l'ombre

Release year: 2012

Touch

Touch

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Minh Nguyen

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

Honest Trailers

Honest Trailers

Release year: 2012

Written by:

Starring: Jon Bailey

Country: United States of America

Awake

Awake

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

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

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

Strategic Vision by Zbigniew Brzezinski

Strategic Vision

By:

After the collapse of the Soviet bloc, then the Soviet Union, 1991 saw the United States emerge as the sole global superpower.

The Summer Garden by Sherryl Woods

The Summer Garden

By:

Luke O'Brien's Dublin vacation was unexpectedly highlighted by his falling for "Maddening Moira". Luke is delighted when she surprises Chesapeake Shores.

Raylan by Elmore Leonard

Raylan

By:

"Elmore Leonard can write circles about almost anyone active in the crime novels today ."--New York Times Book ReviewWith over forty novels under his belt and still going strong, this legendary author is a true legend.

Taken by Robert Crais

Taken

By:

The investigation becomes a nightmare when Joe Pike and Elvis Cole are hired to search for her missing girl. Cole disappears, leaving it to Pike to blaze through the mystery.

Quiet by Susan Cain

Quiet

By:

The Quiet Revolution started with the book. At least one third of people we know are introverts. These are those who listen more than they speak; who invent and create, but hate speaking.

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

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

Blade & Soul

Blade & Soul

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Fantasy

Publisher: NCSOFT Tencent (CN) Innova (RU)

Devil's Attorney

Devil's Attorney

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Turn-based strategy

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

Bravely Default

Bravely Default

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Square Enix; INT Nintendo

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on February 08, 2012?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 08, 2012?

On February 08, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 8th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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 February 2012?

February 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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