Tuesday February 14, 2012, Valentine's Day

US date format: 2/14/2012, UK date format: 14/2/2012

The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Aquarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on February 14, 2012).

The number one song in US was Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while In The Garden Of Beasts by Erik Larson was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Die Chefin. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Devil's Attorney or Battleloot Adventure.

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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February 14, 2012 Events

What happened on February 14, 2012?

Historical Events

As the Syrian army continues to bombard Homs with bombs, Arab officials confirmed that they would be willing to arm the opposition if necessary.
China claims it will not protect the government of Syria.
The Government of Egypt circulates an idea motion to be considered by the General Assembly of United Nations. Proposed resolution would condemn the Syrian regime's violations of human rights.
2011-2012 Bahraini uprising:
On the 1st anniversary of the beginning of protests demanding reforms in the country, security forces fired tear gas at anti-government protestors.
Anonymous commemorates the anniversary of the Bahraini uprising through hacking the U.S. teargas company Combined Systems Inc., based Jamestown, Pennsylvania. This company has supplied most of the teargas used by the Middle East regimes against protesters.
According to reports, Britain is still selling arms to Bahrain.
For the second time in recent week, the U.S. Aircraft Carrier sails through Strait of Hormuz close to Iran's coast.
Four soldiers were injured in a contested area when a Sudanese aircraft strike struck the South Sudanese state Unity.
Two explosions were reported in Bangkok, Thailand. One Iranian man was injured.
In western China, a Tibetan monk set himself ablaze in protest against his own self-immolation.
In Pyongyang, a new statue honoring the late leader of North Korea Kim Jong-il has been unveiled.
Online, Wellesley College's and Baylor University's love letters to Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett are published by Baylor University and Wellesley College.
China has issued new regulations regarding foreign television programs being broadcast in China. This bans all import programmes during primetime.
The U.S. authorities claim that $1 billion will be provided to the Federal Housing Administration by the settlement of a mortgage with one of the largest banks in the country. This will replenish the FHA's severely depleted capital reserves.
Jean-Claude Juncker (head of the Euro Group) cancels Wednesday's meeting to discuss the Greek bailout and states that they still need information from the Greek government.
Category 4 Cyclone Giovanna strikes Madagascar close to Toamasina. At least one person is killed, and the death toll is expected to rise.
The fuel shortage causes Gaza's sole power station to shut down.
Actor Sean Penn meets Argentina’s president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in order to support ampquotampquotthe Malvinas Islands, Argentinaampquot. He also urges Britain to end its ampquotarchaic colonialist ideologyampquot.
During a visit to America, the Vice-President of China's People's Republic of China Xi Jinping met with President of the United States Barack Obama.
After bullets were found in his luggage, an employee of the United States Embassy in Islamabad was taken into custody in Peshawar, Pakistan.
After the primary, the Venezuelan Supreme Tribunal ordered that the opposition not destroy the voter's list.
Simon Lokodo, Uganda's Minister for Ethics & Integrity, raids a gay activist workshop and attempts to arrest its organiser.
Kuwait creates a new cabinet in preparation for Wednesday's new session.
Many thousands of supporters of Iran's Green Movement silently march through Tehran, calling for the release political prisoners.
FIFA warns Argentina Football Association (AFA), against renaming their top football league after the ARA 'General Belgrano's cruiser, which was sunk in 1982 by a British nuclear submarine. FIFA warns against such a move as it could violate rules regarding mixing football and politics.
Rangers go into administration and are given 10 points. This effectively ends their 2011-12 Scottish Premier League challenge, and gives the title to bitter rivals Celtic.
93 people were involved, including Fenerbahce S.K. President, to be tried on match fixing charges in relation to 19 Super Lig matches that took place in Istanbul.
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Dallas Stars 3-1 to set a new record in ice hockey with 21 consecutive home wins in the National Hockey League.
For the second time in recent week, the U.S. air carrier Abraham Lincoln sails with the cruiser Cape St. George, and the destroyer Sterett through the Strait of Hormuz.
Actor Sean Penn meets Argentina’s president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, to support "the Malvinas Islands in Argentina" and urges Britain not to continue its "archaic commitment towards colonialist ideology".
The World Bank has announced that Robert Zoellick, its President, will be stepping down at the end of his term in June.
The Six Nations Council announced that the match between France and Ireland in the 2012 Six Nations Championship has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 4th, with a 3:00pm kick-off.
Apoel Nicosia wins against Lion to propel the team to the top 8 UCLs (UEFA CHAMPIONS LAGUE).wins 1-0(agg. 1-1)p. 4-3.
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February 14, 2012 Famous Deaths

Who died on February 14, 2012?

Other February 14th famous deaths

Dick Francis
Wales, United Kingdom -- Jockey / detective writer (Whip Hand, High Stakes).
John Ehrlichman
American attorney and government official, domestic affairs advisor to President Nixon from January 1969 until his resignation April 1973.
Michael V Gazzo
American actor (Born 1923).
Edmund Rubbra
English Composer (Born 1901).

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February 14, 2012 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Aquarius

Aquarius personality

Who should a Aquarius marry?

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

Personality of February born

Chinese Zodiac

Dragon

February 14, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was February 14, 2012?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

February 14th marks the 44th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 321 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

February 2012 calendar

February	2012
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
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