What happened on Saturday January 14, 2012?

Here's what happened on January 14, 2012:

• Qatar's Proposal for Arab League Intervention in Syria Sheikh Hamad bin Khilifa al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, proposed sending Arab League troops to Syria as a potential solution to stop ongoing violence. This diplomatic initiative signaled growing regional concern about the escalating Syrian conflict.
• Costa Concordia Cruise Ship Disaster The cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground off the coast of Tuscany on January 13, resulting in at least three confirmed fatalities. Rescue teams managed to find two survivors still trapped onboard. The ship's captain was taken into police custody for questioning, suggesting potential negligence.
• Suicide Bombing in Basra, Iraq A devastating suicide bombing occurred in Basra, an Iraqi city, resulting in the death of 53 people and injuring over 130 civilians. The attack highlights the ongoing security challenges and sectarian tensions in the region.
• Taiwan Presidential Election In the 2012 Taiwanese presidential election, incumbent President Ma Ying-jeou secured re-election with 51% of the vote, defeating Democratic Progressive Party chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen. The election was a critical moment in Taiwan's democratic process.
• Protests Against Romanian Austerity Measures Two-day protests erupted in Bucharest and other Romanian cities against President Traian Basescu's economic austerity measures. The demonstrations were marked by violent clashes between protesters, law enforcement, and police officers, reflecting significant public discontent with government economic policies.
• Power Outage in Turkey A significant power transformer failure in Bursa, Turkey, caused widespread electricity disruption, affecting millions of people, including residents of Istanbul. The incident exposed potential vulnerabilities in the national power infrastructure.

Events in 2012

January 14, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 14, 2012

January 14, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Cercle Brugge - Westerlo : 3 - 1
• Lierse - Gent : 2 - 1
• Mechelen - Bergen : 4 - 1
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Lokeren : 1 - 1
• Standard - Germinal : 6 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Granada - Vallecano : 1 - 2
• Mallorca - Real Madrid : 1 - 2
• Sevilla - Espanol : 0 - 0
• Valencia - Sociedad : 0 - 1
• Zaragoza - Getafe : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Almeria - Guadalajara : 4 - 0
• Elche - Alcoyano : 1 - 2
• Las Palmas - Barcelona B : 3 - 1
• Murcia - Cordoba : 2 - 1
• Recreativo - Girona : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Boulogne - Reims : 0 - 0
• Chateauroux - Laval : 3 - 1
• Clermont - Amiens : 2 - 1
• Istres - Monaco : 0 - 1
• Le Mans - Guingamp : 1 - 0

January 14, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 14th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 14, 2012 can also be written as 1/14/2012 in the US and as 14/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 14, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

Famous people died on January 14, 2012:

• Giampiero Moretti

  Renowned Italian race car driver and entrepreneur who founded MOMO, a famous automotive accessories company.

• Arfa Karim

  Remarkable Pakistani student and computer prodigy who became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in 2004, tragically passing away...

• Rosy Varte

  Prominent French actress who made significant contributions to French cinema and television during her career.

• Dan Evins

  Founder and CEO of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, a popular American restaurant and retail chain known for its Southern-style cuisine and...

• Txillardegi

  Spanish linguist and politician (b. 1929).

• Paolo Rossi Monti
• Giuseppe Vassallo

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on January 14th

January 14, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 14, 2012 was Sexy And I Know It by LMFAO, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

1. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
2. Rihanna - We Found Love
3. Katy Perry - The One That Got Away
4. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
5. Flo Rida - Good Feeling

January 14, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 14, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

1. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
2. Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
3. Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
4. Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)
5. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 14th is Capricorn.

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January 14, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 14, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 14, 2012 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 14, 2012 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 14, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:01 pm and setting at 10:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Feb 07, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on January 14, 2012

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Someone born on January 14, 2012 is:

13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 29 days old,

or 695 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4868 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 14, 2012?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 14, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 14, 2012.

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