What happened on Friday April 20, 2012?

Here's what happened on April 20, 2012:

• Syrian Army Massacre in Idlib Syrian government forces killed over 50 civilians, predominantly in the Idlib region, during the ongoing Syrian uprising. This brutal action further escalated international concerns about human rights violations and the humanitarian crisis in Syria.
• Racial Bias Overturns Death Sentence In a landmark legal decision, North Carolina Superior Court Judge Gregory Weeks ruled that Marcus Robinson's death sentence should be canceled due to demonstrable racial bias in his original trial. The judge utilized controversial statistical evidence to support the ruling, marking a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue about racial discrimination in the judicial system.
• Tragic Plane Crash in Islamabad A devastating plane crash occurred near the Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad, Pakistan, resulting in the tragic loss of 127 lives in a residential area. The incident highlights the critical importance of aviation safety and emergency response protocols.
• Mali's Ousted President Seeks Refuge Amadou Toumani Toure, the former President of Mali who was expelled through a military coup, arrived in Senegal seeking sanctuary. This event underscores the political instability prevalent in West African governance during this period.
• Global Day of Action for Joseph Kony Justice Thousands of global supporters participated in the 'Cover the Night' event, promoting awareness and seeking justice for victims of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Participants engaged with international organizations like the African Union and United Nations to support efforts in ending LRA violence.
• Cincinnati Reds Achieve Historic Milestone The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-4, becoming the sixth Major League Baseball franchise to reach the remarkable milestone of 10,000 wins, a testament to the team's long-standing excellence and historical significance in American sports.

Events in 2012

April 20, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 2012

April 20, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 20, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.55
• Apple AAPL: opens at $591.38
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.15
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.43
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.83

Exchange Rates on April 20, 2012:

• 1 USD = 81.49 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9918 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9082 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3085 CNY
• 1 EUR = 107.77 JPY

April 20, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Mainz - Wolfsburg : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - Duisburg : 0 - 0
• Cottbus - Bochum : 1 - 1
• Frankfurt FSV - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Villarreal B - Valladolid : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Amiens - Istres : 1 - 2
• Angers - Le Mans : 1 - 1
• Arles - Sedan : 0 - 0
• Boulogne - Clermont : 1 - 1
• Guingamp - Tours : 0 - 0

April 20, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 111th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 2012 can also be written as 4/20/2012 in the US and as 20/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

Famous people died on April 20, 2012:

• Bert Weedon

  Influential English guitarist who popularized guitar playing in the UK and inspired many famous musicians like Eric Clapton and Paul...

• Alfie Biggs
• Romolo dalla Chiesa

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on April 20th

April 20, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Fun. - We Are Young
2. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
3. The Wanted - Glad You Came
4. One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful
5. Justin Bieber - Boyfriend

April 20, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Beyonce - Love On Top
2. Usher - Climax
3. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
4. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
5. LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 20, 2012! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 20, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:31 am and setting at 08:21 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 2012

Your place in the Universe on April 20, 2012

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on April 20, 2012 is:

13 years and 24 days old,

or 156 months and 24 days old,

or 681 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4772 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 2012?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 20, 2012.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.