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US date format: 12/12/2011, UK date format: 12/12/2011
The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 12, 2011).
The number one song in US was We Found Love by Rihanna.
Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching The Layover. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Afterfall: Insanity or BloodRayne: Betrayal.
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.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 12, 2011 Events
What happened on December 12, 2011?
Historical Events
- Moody's credit rating agency dismisses last week's EU deal in its weekly credit report. It says it "doesn't change our view that the risks to the cohesion and stability of the euro zone continue to rise."
- Barack Obama, the United States President, has requested Iran to release the RQ-170 Sentinel captured in Kashmar on December 4.
- After his boat was stopped for illegal fishing in South Korean waters, a captain of a Chinese fishing boat allegedly attacked and killed a Republic of Korea Coast Guard Officer.
- Canada announced that it would withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol because it could face severe penalties for violating the treaty.
- The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea ruled that Peter O'Neill's election as Prime Minister in August 2011 was not constitutional and ordered the reinstatement of Michael Somare, former Prime Minister.
- After 188 members signed a complaint, the House of Representatives of the Philippines impeaches Chief Judge Renato Corona. This is the second impeachment that was passed this year, following the impeachment Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez's impeachment in March.
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December 12, 2011 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 12, 2011?
Other December 12th famous deaths
American musician known with his group as Ike and the Kings of Rhythm.
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American author, actress and noted family, the daughter of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Scottish-British musician and rock star, a behind-the-scenes founding member of The Rolling Stones.
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American actress on stage and film who was celebrated from the '20s for her electric and throaty performances, as well as a lusty life-style...
December 12, 2011 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Sagittarius
Who should a Sagittarius marry?
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
December 12, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 12, 2011?
The day of the week was Monday.
December 12th marks the 345th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.
There are 19 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Kick-Ass
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Chloë Grace Moretz, Garrett M. Brown
Country: United States of America
Let Me In
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono
Country: United States of America
Rabbit Hole
Release year: 2011
Directed by: John Cameron Mitchell
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Dianne Wiest, Miles Teller
Country: United States of America
The Debt
Release year: 2011
Directed by: John Madden
Starring: Helen Mirren, Sam Worthington, Tom Wilkinson, Ciarán Hinds
Country: United States of America
Love and Other Drugs
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Edward Zwick
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Judy Greer, Oliver Platt
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on December 12, 2011? Which were the top hits on December 12, 2011?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Rihanna - We Found Love
- LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
- Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
- Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger
- Flo Rida - Good Feeling
Top #5 R&B songs
- Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
- Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
- Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
- Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)
- Lil Wayne Featuring Drake - She Will
Top #5 Rock songs
- Bush - The Sound Of Winter
- The Black Keys - Lonely Boy
- Foo Fighters - Walk
- Coldplay - Paradise
- Chevelle - Face To The Floor
Top #5 Latin songs
- Mana Featuring Prince Royce - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
- Romeo Santos Featuring Usher - Promise
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Te Quiero A Morir
- Pesado - El Mil Amores
- Tito "El Bambino" Featuring Wisin & Yandel - Maquina Del Tiempo
Sport Games on December 12, 2011
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Ein Frankfurt - Greuther Furth : 0 - 0
Liga I
Football (Portugal)- Olhanense - Academica : 0 - 2
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Layover
Release year: 2011
Directed by: William H. Macy
Hell on Wheels
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Will Zens
Man Up
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Ben Palmer
Dragon Age: Redemption
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Peter Winther
Hell's Kitty
Release year: 2011
Directed by: Nicholas Tana
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 2011?
- Time: A close-up of Mitt Romney
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.11691
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.1184
- Wired: Wired - December, 2011
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Killing Lincoln
By: Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story
Zero Day
By: David Baldacci
David Baldacci, the modern master of thrillers and #1 worldwide bestselling author, has a new hero: an Army Special Agent who takes on the most serious crimes in the country.
Devil'S Gate
By: Clive Cussler and Graham Brown
The "action-packed", (Publishers Weekly), new novel by Kurt Austin Adventures in the New York Times bestseller Kurt Austin Adventures... A Japanese cargo vessel bursts into flames close to the Azores and a gang o pirates speeds.
Kill Alex Cross
By: James Patterson
Alex Cross is the only person who can detect the largest case that he has ever been involved in. The kidnapper took the President's daughter and son from school. It was an unimaginable crime but it happened.
Catherine The Great
By: Robert K. Massie
"[A] story of power, perseverance, and passion . . A great story in the hands ."--The Wall Street Journal The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of Peter the
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Afterfall: Insanity
BloodRayne: Betrayal
Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage
Brawl Busters
Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.73
- Apple AAPL: opens at $391.68
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.41
- General Electric GE: opens at $16.71
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.64
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 77.89 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0266 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.9371 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.3609 CNY
- 1 EUR = 102.74 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 12, 2011?
On December 12, 2011 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is December 12, 2011?
On December 12, 2011 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on December 12, 2011?
On December 12, 2011 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 2011?
On December 12, 2011 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 12, 2011?
On December 12, 2011 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on December 12, 2011?
Famous people died on December 12, 2011 include, Mălina Olinescu, Alberto de Mendoza.
