Monday December 12, 2011

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.

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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.

  • Anne Baxter

    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.

  • Tallulah Bankhead

    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...

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December 12, 2011 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Sagittarius personality

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

Personality of December born

Chinese Zodiac

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

Rabbit

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

  1. - We Found Love
  2. - Sexy And I Know It
  3. - It Will Rain
  4. - Moves Like Jagger
  5. - Good Feeling

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Ni**as in Paris
  2. - Party
  3. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  4. - Dance (A$$)
  5. - She Will

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - The Sound Of Winter
  2. - Lonely Boy
  3. - Walk
  4. - Paradise
  5. - Face To The Floor

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  2. - Promise
  3. - Te Quiero A Morir
  4. - El Mil Amores
  5. - Maquina Del Tiempo
Sport Games on December 12, 2011

Sport Games on December 12, 2011


Serie A

Italian Football
  • Roma - Juventus : 1 - 1
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Bundesliga 2

Football (Germany)
  • Ein Frankfurt - Greuther Furth : 0 - 0
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Premier League

UK Soccer
  • Chelsea - Man City : 2 - 1
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Liga I

Football (Portugal)
  • Olhanense - Academica : 0 - 2
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

Hell on Wheels

Hell on Wheels

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Will Zens

Man Up

Man Up

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Dragon Age: Redemption

Dragon Age: Redemption

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Peter Winther

Hell's Kitty

Hell's Kitty

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Nicholas Tana

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in December 2011?

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

Killing Lincoln

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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

Zero Day

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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

Devil'S Gate

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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

Kill Alex Cross

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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

Catherine The Great

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"[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

Afterfall: Insanity

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Survival horror, third-person shooter

Publisher: Nicolas Entertainment Group

BloodRayne: Betrayal

BloodRayne: Betrayal

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, hack and slash, platform

Publisher: JP Arc System Works (PS3); NA Majesco Entertainment (PS3, X360); WW Midnight City (PC)

Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage

Annoying Orange: Kitchen Carnage

Platform: iOS, Android

Publisher: Bottle Rocket Studios

Brawl Busters

Brawl Busters

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action Game

Publisher: Rock Hippo Productions Ltd. & Weezor Inc.

Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team

Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Arcade shooter

Publisher: THQ

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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.