Sunday March 18, 2012: on this day

March 18, 2012 was the 78th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 18, 2012 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on March 18, 2012, who was born and died on March 18, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 18, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are Young by Fun.), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Die Chefin) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 18th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 18, 2012?


March 18, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 78th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 2012 can also be written as 3/18/2012 in the US and as 18/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

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March 18, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 18, 2012:

  • Three people are shot to death in don benito (spain), in an incident that occurred during a shooting.
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  • As security forces intensify their offensive, pakistani villagers discover 13 bullet-injured bodies in the federally administered tribal areas (near afghanistan).
  • British journalists gareth montgomery johnson-johnson, and nicholas davies-jones were detained in libya last month after they were accused of illegally entering the country. they have since been released, the country's interior ministry confirmed.
  • Two gunmen shot and killed an american who was working in taez, yemeni city, to spread christianity.
  • Two nurses from a hospital are being held in montevideo, uruguayan capital. they were involved in the mysterious deaths of many patients in two hospitals over several years.
  • After fans set fires to parts of athens olympic stadium, a superleague greece match between athens soccer clubs olympiacos & panathinaikos was abandoned.
  • After the january death of president malam bacai sanha, guinea bissau's voters will vote for a president.
  • Federal assembly elects joachim gauck president of the federal republic of germany
  • Puerto rico voters vote in the republican primary. mitt romney won all the delegates.
  • Authorities in cuba hold berta soler, a dissident, and dozens her supporters before pope benedict xvi visits.
  • At the age of 63, king of tonga george tupou v is killed in hong kong. his younger brother, ahoeitu unuakiotonga tukuaho succeeds him.
  • After a negative response to fare hikes, dinesh trivedi quits as india's minister of railways.
  • Association football
  • Following a serious car accident, ali daei (iran's football legend, and the world's top goalscorer) is taken to hospital.
  • Itn is told by hammersmith hospital consultant cardiologist that fabrice's professional career could be resumed.
  • After consulting a psychologist, howard webb was advised to be removed from his fourth official position at molineux.
  • Filipe morais, a portuguese footballer, is now in hospital with severe brain damage after being in a car accident.
  • Kilmarnock defeat celtic 1-0 to win the scottish league cup.
  • Celtic could be linked to the football league. 's-league-one?cc=5739
  • British driver jenson of mclaren jenson button wins the australian grand prix in motorsport, the first race in the 2012 formula one season.
  • Five people are killed in the indonesian national police's detachment no. 88. they were suspected of plotting terrorist attacks on bali.
  • A group of african-americans beats, robs, and strips a tourist from downtown baltimore, maryland.
  • Republican party presidential primaries 2012: voters in puerto rico vote for the republican primary. mitt romney won all the delegates.
  • Fabrice muamba, a footballer from bolton wanderers and tottenham hotspur, is now "critically ill" at a london hospital. he suffered cardiac arrest while watching the fa cup quarterfinal match between tottenham hotspur & bolton wanderers at white hart lane. the postponement of bolton's premier league match at aston villa on tuesday evening has been made. (bbc). a consultant cardiologist at hammersmith hospital told itn that fabrice's professional future is in "very good doubt".

March 18, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 18, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Chievo : 2 - 2
  • Cagliari - Cesena : 3 - 0
  • Catania - Lazio : 1 - 0
  • Inter - Atalanta : 0 - 0
  • Lecce - Palermo : 1 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Cercle Brugge - Club Brugge : 1 - 2
  • Gent - Kortrijk : 3 - 1
  • Germinal - Lokeren : 2 - 2
  • Lierse - Bergen : 1 - 1
  • Standard - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 4 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hannover - FC Koln : 4 - 1
  • Kaiserslautern - Schalke 04 : 1 - 4

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Bochum : 2 - 1
  • Erzgebirge Aue - St Pauli : 2 - 1
  • Karlsruhe - Hansa Rostock : 2 - 2
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March 18, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 18, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 18, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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March 18, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 18, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 18, 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 March 18, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 04:40 am and setting at 04:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 2012.

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Who was born on March 18, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on March 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 18th:

  • Adam Levine
    Adam Levine

    American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor.

  • Queen Latifah
    Queen Latifah

    Queen latifah is an american actress, singer, and rapper known for her versatile talents in music and film.

  • Lily Collins
    Lily Collins

    Lily collins is a british-american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'the blind side' and 'mirror mirror'.

  • Gloria Swanson
    Gloria Swanson

    Gloria swanson was an american actress known for her role in the film sunset boulevard.

  • Dane Cook
    Dane Cook

    Dane Cook is a popular stand-up comedian and actor who has released several successful comedy albums.

  • Luc Besson
    Luc Besson

    French director of "the big blue," jacques mayol's story about jacques mayol (a champion skin-diver who was also known as the "human...

  • Brad Dourif
    Brad Dourif

    Brad dourif is a highly respected character actor known for his intense and versatile performances in films such as 'one flew over the...

  • Peter Graves
    Peter Graves

    Peter graves was an american actor known for his role as jim phelps in the television series mission: impossible.

  • Irene Cara
    Irene Cara

    American singer, actress, and composer.

  • John Updike
    John Updike

    American author, prolific novelist, and perfectionist.

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March 18, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years and 1 day old,

or 144 months and 1 day old,

or 626 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4384 days old,

if you were born on March 18, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 18, 2012?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 18, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 18, 2012.

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March 18, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 18, 2012:

  • Marvelyn Willett

    Renowned abstract painter.

  • Furman Bisher

    Renowned sportswriter known for his coverage of various sports.

  • William R. Charette

    American soldier, medal of honor recipient (b. 1932).

  • William G. Moore Jr.

    American general (b. 1920).

  • George Tupou V of Tonga (b. 1948)
  • Rocco Mazzola
  • Ruy Pauletti
  • António Leitão
  • George Tupou V
  • Jalal Zolfonoun
  • Haim Alexander

What famous deaths happened on March 18th?

Famous deaths on March 18th:

  • Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson

    British actress, well-known for her performances in the theatre.

  • Fess Parker
    Fess Parker

    American actor and businessman (b. 1924).

  • Barbara Bates
    Barbara Bates

    American singer and actress (d. 1969).

  • Lauritz Melchior
    Lauritz Melchior

    Danish singer and operatic tenor, known for his interpretations of wagnerian operas.

  • Michael Attwell
    Michael Attwell

    British actor (born 1943).

  • Adden Fleming

    Pioneering biologist who discovered penicillin.

  • Suhaas Gupta

    Pioneering scientist in the field of renewable energy research.

  • Lianni Chen

    Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Elliannah Brown

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

  • Mayukha Patel

    Pioneering researcher in the field of biotechnology.

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March 18, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 18, 2012:

  • Aruba - Flag Day (1976)
  • Ancient Latvia - Bindus Diena
  • United States - National Biodiesel Day
  • Mexico - Expropiaci=n Petreolera

Saints celebrated on March 18, 2012:

  • Saint Edward (d.978)
  • Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (d.386)
  • Saint Alexander of Jerusalem
  • Saint Anselm
  • Saint Salvator
  • Saint Narcissus
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March 18, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 18, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 12th and March 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 18, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 18, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 18, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are Young
  2. - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) youtube
  3. - Set Fire To The Rain
  4. - Glad You Came
  5. - Part Of Me

March 18, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 18, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 18, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love On Top
  2. - The Motto
  3. - Strip
  4. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  5. - Make Me Proud

March 18, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 18, 2012 was Las Cosas Pequenas by Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 18, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 18, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Las Cosas Pequenas
  2. - Intentalo
  3. - Llamada de Mi Ex
  4. - Dutty Love
  5. - Lovumba (Prestige)

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March 18, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 18, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

March 18, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 18, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

Release year: 2012

Les hommes de l'ombre

Les hommes de l'ombre

Release year: 2012

Touch

Touch

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Minh Nguyen

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

March 18, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 18, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay

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Now available in paperback, the third book in Suzanne Collins’s bestselling Hunger Games trilogy. "My name's Katniss Everdeen. Why isn't I dead? I should be dead. "Katniss

Thinking, Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Thinking, Fast And Slow

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Major New York Times BestsellerWinner of The National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award 2012Selected by New York Times Book Review to be one of the top books of 2011.

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

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This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

The Lucky One

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Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author of 14 books, tells the story of a man who had to deal with death and found the love of his dreams in his 14th book.

Indivisible by James Robison and Jay W. Richards

Indivisible

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There have been many books written about conservative politics. Many others have called Christians to spiritual revival and holiness. However, few have been able to provide a complete explanation of the matter.

March 18, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 18, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deep Black

Deep Black

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: 505 Games

Cypher: Cyberpunk Text Adventure

Cypher: Cyberpunk Text Adventure

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Cabrera Brothers

Dyad

Dyad

Platform: PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Racing, Puzzle, Shooter, Music

Publisher: Right Square Bracket Left Square Bracket

Eyewire

Eyewire

Platform: Webbrowser (WebGL)

Genre: Puzzle, Citizen Science

Bubble Safari

Bubble Safari

Platform: Internet

Genre: matching game, social network game

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Who was the US President on March 18, 2012?

On March 18, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 18, 2012?

On March 18, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 18, 2012?

On March 18, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 18th?

March 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of March. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on March 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 utrecht shooting: three people were killed and nine more injured when a man opened fire on a tram in utrecht, netherlands. authorities suspect terrorist activity. an arrest has been made of a 37-year-old turkish citizen.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish army and free syrian army capture the kurdish stronghold in afrin, which was held by the ypg in north syria. they also raise the turkish flag over the city's centre. turkish-backed forces bulldoze a statue of kaveh, the legendary kurdish figure, and remove it from the city centre.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: between 1,500 and 2,000 people are leaving al-waer district of homs today to go to their destination, either northern homs governorate or idlib governorate. in the next few weeks, the district will be evacuated by armed militants and their families. the rest of the population will then return to the area to receive aid and reconcile. (bbc),

Find out more about March 18th

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for March 2012?

March 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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