Thursday September 20, 2012

US date format: 9/20/2012, UK date format: 20/9/2012

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Virgo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on September 20, 2012).

The number one song in US was We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while Garment Of Shadows by Laurie R. King was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching The Inbetweeners. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Crosswords Plus or Darksiders II.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Books | Videogames

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September 20, 2012 Events

What happened on September 20, 2012?


Historical Events

  • Civil war in Syria:
  • According to the Local Coordination Committees of Syria, the Syrian army bombed Ain Issa's gas station in northern Syria. At least 30 people were killed and dozens more were injured.
  • According to the Syrian opposition, more than 180 people were killed on Thursday by aerial bombings in Aleppo and nearby Damascus.
  • 14 people are killed when a suicide bomber detonates explosives in a cafe that is frequented mostly by journalists and politicians in Mogadishu (Somalia).
  • After an investigation into the News International phone hacking scandal, Ofcom in Britain concluded that BSkyB was a proper and fit company to have a broadcasting license.
  • Indian trade unions strike over plans for international competition in supermarkets.
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What happened on September 20 in history? Find out the list of September 20th major events

What was 2012 famous for? Discover everything about 2012

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September 20, 2012 Famous Deaths


Who died on September 20, 2012?

Other September 20th famous deaths

  • Actor (His Favorite Pastime, Star Boarder), dies at 62.

  • English footballer and football manager (Born 1935).

  • Greek poet and diplomat Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1971).

  • French intellectual, literary historian, essayist, novelist, poet and literary critic.

See all famous people who died on September 20th

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September 20, 2012 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Virgo

Virgo personality

Who should a Virgo marry?

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra

Personality of September born

Chinese Zodiac

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

Dragon

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September 20, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was September 20, 2012?


The day of the week was Thursday.

September 20th marks the 263rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 102 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

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Music charts

What was the number one song on September 20, 2012? Which were the top hits on September 20, 2012?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
  2. - One More Night
  3. - Whistle
  4. - Some Nights
  5. - Lights

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Adorn
  2. - No Lie
  3. - Lemme See
  4. - Heart Attack
  5. - Turn On The Lights

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Oh Love
  2. - Too Close
  3. - Some Nights
  4. - Ho Hey
  5. - Burn It Down

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Mirando Al Cielo
  3. - Sin Respiracion
  4. - Incondicional
  5. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Bad Education

Bad Education

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Pedro Almodovar

Hotel Hell

Hotel Hell

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Derrick Granado

Elementary

Elementary

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

Last Resort

Last Resort

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Garment Of Shadows by Laurie R. King

Garment Of Shadows

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLaurie King's New York Times bestselling novels are suspenseful and feature Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. They are one of the most acclaimed mysteries of all time.

No Easy Day by Mark Owen, Kevin Maurer

No Easy Day

By:

This is the #1 New York Times bestseller first-person account from a Navy SEAL who witnessed the final moments of the terrorist mastermind and confronted him.

The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman

The Light Between Oceans

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The years-long New York Times bestseller and major motion picture from Spielberg's Dreamworks is "irresistible...seductive...with a high concept plot that keeps you riveted from the first page" (O, The Oprah Magazine).After

The Secret Race by Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle

The Secret Race

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"The holy grail of disillusioned cyclists. . . The book's strength lies in its collective details, which are all woven together in a story told with such clear-eyed conviction

Obama'S America by Dinesh D'Souza

Obama'S America

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Dinesh Dauza, creator of 2016: Obama's America (#1 New York Times Bestseller), outlines Obama's plans from the end of his presidency in this #1 New York Times bestseller.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Crosswords Plus

Crosswords Plus

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Darksiders II

Darksiders II

Platform: Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4; Wii U; Xbox 360; Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing,[2][3] hack and slash

Publisher: THQ

Dirt: Showdown

Dirt: Showdown

Platform: Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Codemasters

Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion

Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios

Lego The Lord of the Rings

Lego The Lord of the Rings

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; Wii; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $90.14
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $699.16
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.95
  • General Electric GE: opens at $22.19
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $205.85

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 78.23 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9767 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9328 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3038 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 101.44 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on September 20, 2012?

On September 20, 2012 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is September 20, 2012?

On September 20, 2012 the zodiac sign was Virgo.

Who was the US President on September 20, 2012?

On September 20, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 20, 2012?

On September 20, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 20, 2012?

On September 20, 2012 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on September 20, 2012?

Famous people died on September 20, 2012 include, Edoardo Austoni, Robert G. Barrett, Dinesh Thakur.