Tuesday April 12, 2011

US date format: 4/12/2011, UK date format: 12/4/2011

The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Aries (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on April 12, 2011).

The number one song in US was E.T. by Katy Perry.

Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while Heaven Is for Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching My Babysitter's a Vampire. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Battle: Los Angeles or Cannon Fodder 3.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at April 12 across the years or at April 2011 calendar.

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April 12, 2011 Events

What happened on April 12, 2011?

Historical Events

2011 Libyan Civil War: Muammar Gaddafi's forces strike the eastern frontline and shell Misrata.
Nearly all of the 169 Chinese Christians who were detained after trying to hold an outdoor prayer session on Sunday have been released. The unofficial Chinese church promises to hold more services.
Fukushima I nuclear accidents
The Government of Japan increases the level of crisis for the accidents from level 6 to 7, which is equivalent to Chernobyl. (NHK),
After another aftershock, workers at Fukushima 1 Nuclear Power Plant battle to put out a fire.
New Zealand's emergency status following the 2011 Canterbury earthquake has been extended by one week.
Conflict between Israel and Palestine
Pakistan wants a 25%-40% reduction in CIA.
Los Angeles County Prosecutors have filed four felony charges against the man accused of blowing up a Chabad house located in Santa Monica, California.
Swaziland police arrest anyone in a group in advance of planned protests against pro-democracy in the country.
After suffering from heart disease, former President of Egypt Hosni Mobarak was taken to the hospital. He was being interrogated regarding alleged corruption and violence against protestors. (BBC),
Former Governor of Minnesota Tim Pawlenty announced that he would be running for the Republican nomination for President in 2012.
For the Canadian federal election, leaders of Canada's most powerful political parties engage in an English-language debate.
Wayne Bennett, an Australian rugby league coach, agrees to coach Newcastle Knights in National Rugby League for the next four seasons beginning in 2012.
Fukushima I Nuclear Accidents: The Government of Japan elevates the level of crisis to level 7, which is the highest international level and equal to the Chernobyl catastrophe. (NHK), (Reuters). Workers at Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant battle a fire after another aftershock.
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, proposes to withdraw IDF troops from West Bank areas and to hand over security control to Palestinian Authority. This is to show an Israeli diplomatic initiative to block any "diplomatic tsunami" that might follow international recognition for a Palestinian state.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, proposes to withdraw IDF troops from West Bank areas and to hand over security control to Palestinian Authority. This is to show an Israeli diplomatic initiative that would prevent a "diplomatic tsunami" that could result from international recognition of a Palestinian State.
The US Senate pardons William Woods Holden, the former Governor of North Carolina. He was impeached for suspending habeas corpus while fighting the Ku Klux Klan terror attack.
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April 12, 2011 Famous Deaths

Who died on April 12, 2011?

Agustín Acosta Lagunes

Other April 12th famous deaths

Josephine Baker
American-French sophisticated singer and entertainer, described by Ernest Hemingway as the most sensational woman anybody ever saw or ever...
Marilyn Chambers
American porno actress, a celebrity in her field for such films as "Insatiable" and "Behind the Green Door.
Jerry Zucker
American film producer and director who began producing movies with brother Dave Zucker, then went on to his own productions of...
James Gleason
Dies at 76.

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April 12, 2011 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aries

Aries personality

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

Personality of April born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit

April 12, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was April 12, 2011?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

April 12th marks the 101st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

There are 263 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

April 2011 calendar

April	2011
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30

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