What happened on Monday January 16, 2012?

Here's what happened on January 16, 2012:

• S&P Downgrades European Financial Stability Facility Standard & Poor's credit rating agency reduces the European Financial Stability Facility's long-term credit rating from AAA to AA+, reflecting ongoing economic uncertainties in the eurozone.
• Wikipedia Protests SOPA/PIPA English Wikipedia announces a planned shutdown in protest of proposed anti-piracy legislation in the United States Congress, highlighting digital rights and internet freedom concerns.
• King Center Publishes MLK Papers Online In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, The King Center digitizes and makes publicly accessible over 200,000 personal papers, promoting historical transparency and educational access.
• Mali War Begins Tuareg militias initiate armed conflict against the Malian government, seeking independence in a complex regional struggle that would later escalate into a broader insurgency involving multiple factions and international intervention.
• Romanian Anti-Government Protests Intensify Mass demonstrations against President Traian Basescu and Prime Minister Emil Boc spread to over 60 cities, reflecting growing public discontent with political leadership and economic conditions.
• Zappos Data Breach Online retailer Zappos reports a significant cybersecurity incident potentially affecting up to 24 million customer accounts, advising immediate password changes to mitigate potential risks.
• Sean Quinn Declared Bankrupt Sean Quinn, formerly Ireland's wealthiest individual in 2008, is officially declared bankrupt by the High Court, symbolizing the dramatic economic downturn in Ireland.
• John Burnside Wins T. S. Eliot Prize Renowned poet John Burnside is awarded the prestigious T. S. Eliot Prize, recognizing his significant contribution to contemporary poetry.
• Proinsias de Rossa to Resign as MEP Proinsias de Rossa announces his intention to step down from his position as Member of the European Parliament for Dublin, marking a transition in Irish political representation.

Events in 2012

January 16, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 2012

January 16, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 16, 2012:

• 1 USD = 76.77 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0175 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.954 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3165 CNY
• 1 EUR = 97.23 JPY

January 16, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Napoli - Bologna : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Wigan - Man City : 0 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Pescara - Verona : 3 - 1

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Kayserispor - Gaziantepspor : 1 - 1
• Manisaspor - Fenerbahce : 1 - 2

January 16, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 2012 can also be written as 1/16/2012 in the US and as 16/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

Famous people died on January 16, 2012:

• Joe Bygraves

  Jamaican-english boxer (b. 1931).

• Sigursteinn Gíslason

  Icelandic footballer and manager (b. 1968).

• Gustav Leonhardt

  Dutch pianist, conductor, and musicologist (b. 1928).

• Lorna Kesterson

  American journalist and politician (b. 1925).

• Pierre Goubert
• Jimmy Castor

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 2012 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Rihanna - We Found Love
2. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
3. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
4. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
5. Flo Rida - Good Feeling

January 16, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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January 16, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:21 am and setting at 11:46 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 16, 2012

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Someone born on January 16, 2012 is:

13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 28 days old,

or 695 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4867 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 2012?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 16, 2012.

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