What happened on Friday January 20, 2012?

Here's what happened on January 20, 2012:

• PIPA and SOPA Postponed Recent protests led to the indefinite postponement of the PIPA and SOPA internet legislation, demonstrating public influence on policy-making.
• China Warns Iran on Nuclear Weapons China issued a warning to Iran regarding its nuclear weapons program, signaling international diplomatic tensions and concerns about nuclear proliferation.
• Syrian Uprising Violence During the 2011-2012 Syrian uprising, at least 10 people were murdered in violent clashes following Friday prayers, highlighting the escalating tensions and brutality of the conflict.
• DOE Advances Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Development The U.S. Department of Energy issued a draft Funding Opportunity Announcement, taking the first step toward manufacturing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), signaling potential advancements in nuclear energy technology.
• AMISOM Military Operation in Mogadishu African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troops conducted a targeted military operation against Islamist hideouts located in Mogadishu, Somalia, as part of ongoing efforts to combat extremist groups.
• Kano Bomb Blasts in Nigeria A series of coordinated bomb blasts in Kano, Nigeria, resulted in multiple fatalities, further highlighting the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Yemeni Uprising Political Developments The Yemeni government modified a new bill that would have provided legal immunity to President Ali Abdullah Saleh's aides, reflecting ongoing political reforms during the 2011-2012 uprising.
• Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan The United Nations reported that 120,000 people in South Sudan urgently require humanitarian aid due to intense tribal fighting, underscoring the fragile social and political landscape.
• Romanian Protests Against Government Tens of thousands of demonstrators in Romania demanded the resignation of President Traian Basescu and his Boc II Cabinet, reflecting widespread political discontent.
• Mali Conflict Escalation Intense fighting between Tuareg rebels and government troops resulted in 47 casualties, revealing the complex and volatile political situation in Mali.
• Blasphemy Charge in Indonesia An Indonesian man was charged with blasphemy after claiming on Facebook that God does not exist, highlighting ongoing tensions between religious freedom and religious sensitivities.
• Salman Rushdie Withdraws from Literature Festival Author Salman Rushdie withdrew from the Jaipur Literature Festival in India due to concerns over potential assassination, reflecting ongoing tensions surrounding his controversial literary work.
• Chilean Generals Sentenced for Arms Embargo Violation Chile's Supreme Court sentenced two former generals to prison for illegally selling weapons to Croatia in 1991, violating a United Nations arms embargo.
• Hrant Dink Assassination Commemoration Turks protested on the fifth anniversary of journalist Hrant Dink's assassination, remembering his legacy and calling for justice.
• Cuban Dissident Dies After Hunger Strike Wilmar Villar, a Cuban dissident, died after conducting a hunger strike, drawing international attention to political repression in Cuba.
• Madagascar's Ex-President Returns from Exile Marc Ravalomanana, Madagascar's former president, announced his return to the country after three years of exile, signaling potential political reconciliation.
• Malawi Women's Rights Protest Approximately 2,000 women in Malawi protested against the exploitation and harassment of women wearing trousers, after street vendors and unemployed youths stripped women, highlighting gender-based violence.

Events in 2012

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

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 2012

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

Stock market quotes on January 20, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.08
• Apple AAPL: opens at $427.49
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.82
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.81
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.77

Exchange Rates on January 20, 2012:

• 1 USD = 77.01 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.013 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9341 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3348 CNY
• 1 EUR = 99.6 JPY

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - St Truiden : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• M'gladbach - Bayern Munich : 3 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alcoyano - Almeria : 2 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Sampdoria - Livorno : 1 - 1

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

January 20, 2012 can also be written as 1/20/2012 in the US and as 20/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

Famous people died on January 20, 2012:

• John Levy

  John Levy was a pioneering African American jazz bassist and music manager who played a significant role in promoting jazz musicians during...

• Etta James

  Legendary singer known for her powerful voice and soulful music.

• Alejandro Rodriguez

  Venezuelan-american pediatrician and psychiatrist (b. 1918).

• Ioannis Kefalogiannis

  Greek politician, greek minister of the interior (b. 1933).

• Jiří Raška

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Famous people who died on January 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 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 20, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 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 20th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:50 am and setting at 03:32 pm.

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 20, 2012

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Someone born on January 20, 2012 is:

13 years 3 months old,

or 159 months and 24 days old,

or 694 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4863 days old,

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

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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

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

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