What happened on Tuesday February 12, 2013?

About February 12th, 2013, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 12, 2013, North Korea conducted its third nuclear test, causing an artificial earthquake detected by South Korean officials. The North Korean regime claimed to have successfully tested a small nuclear device capable of weaponization, raising significant international tensions.
  • Day of the week: February 12th, 2013 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Thrift Shop by Macklemore
  • Popular movie: Man of Steel directed by Zack Snyder

More about February 12th, 2013? See below for more news and curiosities on February 12th, 2013.

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February 12, 2013: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 12, 2013:

  • North Korea Conducts Third Nuclear Test On February 12, 2013, North Korea conducted its third nuclear test, causing an artificial earthquake detected by South Korean officials. The North Korean regime claimed to have successfully tested a small nuclear device capable of weaponization, raising significant international tensions.
  • Christopher Dorner Shootings and Manhunt Christopher Dorner, a former Los Angeles police officer, injured a person and killed a deputy sheriff in Big Bear Lake, California. During a police raid, he barricaded himself in a cabin which was subsequently set ablaze, resulting in his death.
  • Dale Cregan Murder Trial Dale Cregan pleaded guilty at Manchester Crown Court to the murders of Police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, while denying two other murder charges.
  • Wrestling Removed from Olympic Program The International Olympic Committee made the controversial decision to drop wrestling from the 2020 Summer Olympics, sparking significant debate in the sports world.
  • UK Back-to-Work Program Legal Challenge The Court of Appeal of England and Wales ruled in favor of a university graduate challenging unpaid work schemes, dealing a setback to the UK's back-to-work program.
  • Death of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz al Saud Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz al Saud, governor of Riyadh Province and member of the Saudi royal family, passed away at the age of 72 in Riyadh.
  • Murder-Suicide at University of Maryland A tragic murder-suicide occurred in College Park, Maryland, involving three University of Maryland students who were roommates.
  • New Coach for Saudi Arabian National Soccer Team Juan Ramon Lopez Caro was appointed as the new coach of Saudi Arabia's national soccer team, replacing Frank Rijkaard.
  • Mass Stabbing on Guam A violent stabbing attack on Guam, a U.S. territory, resulted in 11 people injured and three fatalities.

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February 12, 2013: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 12, 2013: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 12, 2013:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.25
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $479.51
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.88
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.48
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $200.01

Exchange Rates on February 12, 2013:

  • 1 USD = 93.46 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0021 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9169 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2325 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 125.73 JPY

February 12, 2013: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Sedan - Dijon : 0 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - Blackburn : 1 - 1
  • Hull - Derby : 2 - 1
  • Middlesbrough - Leeds : 1 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cambridge - Alfreton Town : 0 - 3
  • Dartford - Luton : 1 - 0
  • Forest Green - Braintree Town : 4 - 1
  • Hereford - Wrexham : 0 - 1
  • Newport County - Mansfield : 2 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cowdenbeath - Dunfermline : 4 - 2
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What day of the week was February 12, 2013?


February 12, 2013 was a Tuesday and it was the 43rd day of the year 2013 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 2013 can also be written as 2/12/2013 in the US and as 12/2/2013 in UK and Europe.

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February 12, 2013: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 12, 2013:

  • Reginald Turnill

    English journalist and author (b. 1915).

  • Hennadiy Udovenko

    Ukrainian politician and diplomat, 2nd minister of foreign affairs for ukraine (b. 1931).

  • Christopher Dorner

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February 12, 2013: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 12, 2013 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 12, 2013: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

  1. - Thrift Shop youtube
  2. - Locked Out Of Heaven youtube
  3. - Scream & Shout youtube
  4. - Ho Hey youtube
  5. - I Knew You Were Trouble youtube

February 12, 2013: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 2013 was Thrift Shop by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

  1. - Thrift Shop
  2. - F**kin Problems
  3. - Diamonds youtube
  4. - Girl On Fire
  5. - Suit & Tie
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February 12, 2013: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

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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 12, 2013: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 2013 is Snake and the associated element is Water.

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February 12, 2013: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 12, 2013 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 2013 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 12, 2013 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 09:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 2013 while the next full moon would come on Feb 25, 2013.

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How old is someone born on February 12, 2013?


Someone born on February 12, 2013 is:

12 years 2 months old,

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or 4453 days old,

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