What happened on Friday January 12, 2007?

Here's what happened on January 12, 2007:

• US Forces Raid Iranian Consulate in Iraq United States Armed Forces conducted a raid on the Iranian Consulate General's office in Arbil, a city in Iraqi Kurdistan, escalating tensions in the region.
• China and Russia Oppose UN Resolution on Myanmar China and Russia vetoed a United States Security Council Resolution that would have called for Myanmar's government to end human rights violations and suppress political opposition.
• Arrest Warrant for Isabel Martínez de Perón An Argentine judge issued an arrest warrant for former President Isabel Martínez de Perón in connection with the 1976 disappearance of a human rights worker during Argentina's military dictatorship, highlighting ongoing efforts to address historical human rights violations.
• First Arab Muslim Israeli Minister Appointed Raleb Majadele became the first Arab Muslim Israeli to be appointed to the government's cabinet, serving as the Minister of Science and Technology, marking a significant milestone in Israeli political representation.
• China Warns of Potential Terrorist Threat China's Foreign Ministry reported intelligence suggesting potential terrorist attacks by the East Turkestan Islamic Movement from Kyrgyzstan, leading to increased border security personnel between the two countries.
• US Embassy in Athens Attacked The United States Embassy in Athens was targeted with a rocket-propelled grenade attack. The incident caused minimal damage and resulted in no injuries, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions.
• Steve Irwin Documentary Decision Terri Irwin, widow of TV personality and naturalist Steve Irwin, confirmed that all footage related to his fatal stingray encounter has been deleted. The final documentary, 'Ocean's Deadliest', will not include details of his tragic death.
• Comet McNaught Reaches Perihelion Comet McNaught reached its closest point to the Sun, becoming the brightest comet observed in over 40 years. This astronomical event captured global attention and provided a spectacular celestial display.
• São Paulo Subway Tunnel Collapse A massive underground tunnel collapse at the future Pinheiros Subway Station in São Paulo created a significant crater, causing multiple vehicles to fall into the void and disrupting urban infrastructure.
• Alice Coltrane Obituary Alice Coltrane, a pioneering American jazz musician and pianist known for her innovative spiritual jazz compositions, passed away. Born in 1937, she was a significant figure in the avant-garde jazz movement and wife of legendary saxophonist John Coltrane.

Events in 2007

January 12, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 2007

January 12, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 12, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $71.21
• Apple AAPL: opens at $94.59
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.65
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.84
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $98.99

Exchange Rates on January 12, 2007:

• 1 USD = 120.32 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1699 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.247 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.7973 CNY
• 1 EUR = 155.51 JPY

January 12, 2007: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Ajaccio : 1 - 1
• Bastia - Libourne : 3 - 2
• Chateauroux - Creteil : 1 - 0
• Dijon - Istres : 1 - 0
• Guingamp - Grenoble : 2 - 2

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• West Brom - Luton : 3 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Spezia - Piacenza : 3 - 3

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Boavista - Maritimo : 1 - 1

January 12, 2007 was a Friday and it was the 12th day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 2007 can also be written as 1/12/2007 in the US and as 12/1/2007 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 2007 in January 2007 calendar

Famous people died on January 12, 2007:

• Alice Coltrane

  Alice Coltrane was a pioneering jazz musician who significantly influenced spiritual and avant-garde jazz through her innovative harp and...

• James Killen

  Australian soldier, lawyer, and politician, 38th australian minister for defence (b. 1925).

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on January 12th

January 12, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 2007 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Fergie - Fergalicious
3. Akon - Smack That
4. Akon - I Wanna Love You
5. The Fray - How To Save A Life

January 12, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 2007 was A Moment Like This by Leona Lewis, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Leona Lewis - A Moment Like This
2. Mika - Grace Kelly
3. Take That - Patience
4. Eric Prydz vs Floyd - Proper Education
5. Just Jack - Starz In Their Eyes

January 12, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 2007 was Irreplaceable by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Beyonce - Irreplaceable
2. Ciara - Promise
3. Akon Featuring Snoop Dogg - I Wanna Love You
4. Lloyd Featuring Lil Wayne - You
5. Jim Jones - We Fly High

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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January 12, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 2007 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 2007 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 January 12, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 01:06 am and setting at 11:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 03, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 2007

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Someone born on January 12, 2007 is:

18 years 4 months old,

or 220 months and 2 days old,

or 956 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6697 days old,

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There are 244 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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