Wednesday January 12, 2011: on this day

January 12, 2011 was a Wednesday and it was the 12th day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 2011 can also be written as 1/12/2011 in the US and as 12/1/2011 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 2011 in January 2011 calendar

Here's what happened on January 12, 2011:

• Three villages in central nigeria are attacked by machete-wielding men with rifles and machetes. 19 people were killed.
• Afghanistan war (2001-present:) at least four people are killed by a suicide bombing in kabul, the capital of afghanistan.
• The jamaican coast guard intercepts an honduran boat fishing near pedro cays. it kills the captain and injures two crewmen.
• Angela merkel, the chancellor of germany, reiterates her country's support of the euro at a joint press conference with silvio berlusconi, the prime minister of italy.
• Floods in australia
• Further flooding is expected in queensland, australia. 20,000 homes in brisbane are likely to be affected by floods, and ipswich will see 4,000 homes inundated.
• Floods have claimed at least 12 lives and left at least 67 others without their homes.
• After flooding in sri lanka, at least 18 people are killed and a million become homeless.
• More than 250 people are killed by floods in rio de janeiro (brazil).
• Haitians mark the first anniversary since the earthquake of 2010.
• According to the south korean ministry for reunification, red cross communications have been reopened with north korea in regard to the panmunjom border area.
• Hamas is told by palestinian militants in gaza strip that they will stop firing rockets at israel to prevent an offensive by the israel defense forces.
• Tunisian protests 2010-2011:
• President zine el abidine ben ali has fired rafik belhaj, tunisia's interior minister, and ordered the release of all those detained during recent unrest.
• Tunisian troops were deployed in tunis for the first time.
• According to the sudan people's liberation army/movement, 60% of the vote in the south sudanese independence referendum was reached. this is enough for the result be declared valid.
• After the withdrawal of hezbollah, the government of lebanon led by prime minister saadhariri is dissolved.
• After visiting representative gabrielle giffords at the hospital, the president of the united states barack obama addressed the nation about tucson's shooting in 2011.
• The world health organization launches a plan to prevent the global spread of an artemisinin-resistant malaria.
• Nasa giss data showed that 2010 was the warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures matching 2005.
• Floods in australia: more flooding in queensland, australia. 20,000 homes in brisbane are expected to flood, and 4,000 homes in ipswich will be affected by the floods. (abc news australia). the death toll from floods is at least 12, with at least 67 others missing.
• Tunisian protests 2010-2011: president zine el abidine ben ali sacks rafik belhaj kalem, tunisia's interior minister. he also orders the release most of those detained during recent unrest. (bbc).tunisian troops arrive in tunis for the first time.
• Burma passed a law that enacted conscription for males as well as females.

January 12, 2011: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 12, 2011:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $75.94
• Apple AAPL: opens at $343.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.12
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.57
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $147.99

Exchange Rates on January 12, 2011:

• 1 USD = 82.98 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9855 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9664 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.6047 CNY
• 1 EUR = 108.97 JPY

January 12, 2011: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• AFC Wimbledon - Luton : 0 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Blackpool - Liverpool : 2 - 1
• Dundee United - Motherwell : 2 - 0
• Hamilton - Celtic : 1 - 1

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

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 12, 2011: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 2011 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 2011 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 2011 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, 2011 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 11:01 am and setting at 01:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 21, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 2011.

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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 2011

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Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

• Taraneh Alidoosti

  Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

• John Lasseter

  John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

• Howard Stern

  American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

• Olivier Martinez

  He was a french film actor.

• Haruki Murakami

  Japanese writer.

• Rob Zombie

  American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

• Sakshi Tanwar

  Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

• Kirstie Alley

  Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

• John Francis

  John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

• Naya Rivera

  American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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You are 13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 8 days old,

or 692 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4847 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 2011?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 2011?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 12, 2011.

Famous people died on January 12, 2011:

• Theodor Rădulescu
• Clemar Bucci
• Hans Bütikofer
• Paul Picerni
• Marija Strelenko
• Georg Vinogradov
• Ilona d'Asburgo-Lorena

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

• Maurice Gibb

  British-american musician.

• Amrish Puri

  Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

• Alexandra Bastedo

  English actress (d. 2014.

• Norman Kerry

  Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

• Betty Lou Gerson

  American voice actress (born 1914).

• Alegend Christie

  Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

• Aadin Christie

  Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

• Lorrane Hansberry

  Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

• Agatha Tennis

  Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

• Agatha Christie

  Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

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Holidays on January 12, 2011:

• In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
• In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
• In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
• Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day

January 12, 2011: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 2011 was Firework by Katy Perry, according to the music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 12, 2011: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 2011 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Katy Perry - Firework
2. Bruno Mars - Grenade
3. Ke$ha - We R Who We R
4. Rihanna - What's My Name?
5. P!nk - Raise Your Glass

January 12, 2011: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 2011 was Can't Be Friends by Trey Songz, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 12, 2011: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 12, 2011 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Trey Songz - Can't Be Friends
2. Rick Ross Featuring Drake & Chrisette Michele - Aston Martin Music
3. Rihanna Featuring Drake - What's My Name?
4. Waka Flocka Flame Featuring Roscoe Dash & Wale - No Hands
5. Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me

January 12, 2011: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 12, 2011 was Danza Kuduro by Don Omar & Lucenzo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 10th and January 16th.

January 12, 2011: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 12, 2011 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 10th and January 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Don Omar & Lucenzo - Danza Kuduro
2. Shakira Featuring El Cata - Loca
3. Julion Alvarez y Su Norteno Banda - Ni Lo Intentes
4. Prince Royce - Corazon Sin Cara
5. Pitbull - Bon, Bon