Thursday March 22, 2012: on this day

March 22, 2012 was the 82nd day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 22, 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 22, 2012, who was born and died on March 22, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 22, 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 22nd, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 22, 2012?


March 22, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 82nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 2012 can also be written as 3/22/2012 in the US and as 22/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

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March 22, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 22, 2012:

  • After mutinous soldiers attacked government offices, amadou toumani toure is elected president of mali.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 22, 2012
  • Mali coup d’etat during northern mali's insurgency:
  • As part of a coup de tat, soldiers stormed the presidential palace of president amadou toumani toure. heavy gunfire was reported in bamako.
  • Captain amadou sanogo is the president of the newly formed national committee for the restoration of democracy and state. he declares an immediate curfew.
  • Uprising in syria:
  • The syrian armed forces continue to bombard hama. at least 59 civilians have been reported dead across syria in idlib and homs.
  • Twelve people are killed during an operation against pkk rebels southeastern turkey.
  • Montreal, canada: thousands of students protest proposed tuition increases for post-secondary education.
  • According to the los angeles county coroner's office, whitney houston's official cause was drowning due to cocaine use.
  • Officially, ireland is in recession.
  • Portuguese trade unions strike for 24 hours in protest against austerity measures
  • According to the united states labor department, approximately 350,000 americans applied for unemployment benefits in the united states. this was a four year low.
  • Mount kenya is engulfed by a massive fire that has decimated thousands of hectares and threatened wildlife.
  • Large fire engulfs hatibagan market, an ancient market in calcutta. most of the buildings are destroyed.
  • The wreckage of the costa concordia'' is containing more bodies.
  • The united nations human rights council calls on sri lanka to investigate any war crimes that may have been committed during the sri lankan civil war.
  • South sudan invites sudan for a discussion on outstanding issues between the two countries. this is after a near-war.
  • After hunger strikes outside of the united nations headquarters in new york city, the united nations has appointed a special reporteur to investigate the situation tibet.
  • Unarmed, black teenager boy was shot to death in orlando suburb. his parents call for justice.
  • Malcolm naden, australia’s most wanted man after seven years of being on the run in the vicinity of gloucester, new south wales, was captured today and will be facing murder charges.
  • The mahon tribunal into political corruption in ireland, which lasted 15 years, has concluded with its findings against two high-profile politicians including two former taoisigh.
  • An audit by the government estimates that india lost $210 million by selling its coalfields at a low price. opposition politicians condemn the government's "looting of the country".
  • Montreal saw the largest protest in quebec's recent history, where more than 200 000 people marched in the streets in opposition to the government's tuition increases and for free post-secondary education.
  • Mali coup de'etat during insurgency in north mali: soldiers storm president amadou toumani toure's palace with heavy gunfire. this is part of a coup. (reuters)captain amadou sanogo declares an immediate curfew as the president of the newly established national committee for the restoration of democracy and state.
  • Syrian uprising: syrian armed forces continue shelling hama. at least 59 civilians have been killed in syria's idlib, homs and hama, daraas, lattakias, aleppo, and damascus regions. (cnn).russian officials will meet u.n. arab league envoy kofi ann to discuss his efforts in mediating a ceasefire in syria, and with a delegation of syrian opposition members in the coming days.
  • Russian officials will meet u.n-arab league envoy kofi ann to discuss his efforts in mediating a ceasefire in syria. they will also meet with a delegation of opposition members in the coming days.
  • Mcr breaks up
  • A court heard that the two british men who were shot to death in florida last april were wearing their shirts and their trousers.

March 22, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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March 22, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 22, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.48
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $597.78
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.81
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.95
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $204.00

Exchange Rates on March 22, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 82.56 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9994 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9133 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2993 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 108.94 JPY

March 22, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Espanol : 1 - 1
  • Malaga - Vallecano : 4 - 2
  • Santander - Sevilla : 0 - 3
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March 22, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 22, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 22, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on March 22nd, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 22, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 22, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 22, 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 22, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:33 am and setting at 08:32 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 22, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on March 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 22nd:

  • Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon

    Reese witherspoon is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as legally blonde and walk the line.

  • James Patterson
    James Patterson

    James patterson is an american author known for his popular crime and thriller novels, including the alex cross series.

  • Rani Mukerji
    Rani Mukerji

    Rani mukerji is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including notable performances in movies like 'kuch kuch hota hai'...

  • Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine

    American actor known for his roles in films like Full Metal Jacket.

  • George Benson
    George Benson

    George benson is a renowned jazz singer and guitarist known for his smooth vocals and impressive guitar skills.

  • Fanny Ardant
    Fanny Ardant

    French actress.

  • William Shatner
    William Shatner

    Canadian-american actor, tv and film best known for his role as starship commander james t. kirk in the 1966-1969 series star trek.

  • Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key

    Keegan-michael key is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele.

  • Marcel Marceau
    Marcel Marceau

    Marceau, french pantomime actor, actor, author and creator of "bip", the internationally recognized white-faced clown, was awarded two...

  • Stephen Sondheim
    Stephen Sondheim

    American composer and lyricist.

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March 22, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 26 days old,

or 625 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4380 days old,

if you were born on March 22, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 22, 2012?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 22, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 22, 2012.

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March 22, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 22, 2012:

  • Bettymae Fisher

    Renowned author of children's books and young adult fiction.

  • Joe Blanchard

    American football player and wrestler (b. 1928).

  • John Payton

    American lawyer and activist (b. 1946).

  • Mickey Sullivan

    American baseball player and coach (b. 1932).

  • David Waltz

    American computer scientist and academic (b. 1943).

  • Neil L. Whitehead

    English anthropologist and author (b. 1956).

  • Matthew White Ridley

    4th viscount ridley, english academic and politician, lord lieutenant of northumberland (b. 1925).

  • IV visconte Ridley Matthew Ridley
  • Dario Seratoni
  • Giuseppe Mascaro

What famous deaths happened on March 22nd?

Famous deaths on March 22nd:

  • Paul Verhoeven
    Paul Verhoeven

    Director (robocop 4th man, total recall), is killed at 73.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

  • Gemini Ganesan
    Gemini Ganesan

    Indian actor and director (d. 2002).

  • Gloria Holden
    Gloria Holden

    English-american actress (b. 1908).

  • Ben Lyon
    Ben Lyon

    Atlanta, georgia -- actor (i cover the waterfront night nurse).

  • Rita Gam
    Rita Gam

    Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- actress.

  • Joan Shawlee
    Joan Shawlee

    Actress (abbott & costello show), died at 58.

  • Joahan Wolfgang von Goethe

    German writer and statesman known for his literary works such as Faust.

  • Coleston Jones

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

  • Philena Bruce

    Renowned for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.

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March 22, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 22, 2012:

  • Blessed Genta of Maaseik
  • The fourth day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • World Water Day.
  • Easter Sunday - 1818, 2285. In the Gregorian Calendar 22 March is the earliest date on which Easter Sunday can fall (25th April is the latest).

Saints celebrated on March 22, 2012:

  • Saint Octavian
  • Saint Lea of Rome
  • Saint Reinhilde of Ghent
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March 22, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 22, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 19th and March 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 22, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 22, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 22, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. 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. - Somebody That I Used To Know

March 22, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 22, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 22, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 22, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love On Top
  2. - The Motto
  3. - Strip
  4. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  5. - Rack City

March 22, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 22, 2012 was Intentalo by 3BallMTY Featuring El Bebeto y America Sierra, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 22, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 22, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Intentalo
  2. - Llamada de Mi Ex
  3. - Las Cosas Pequenas
  4. - Dutty Love
  5. - Mi Santa

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March 22, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 22, 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

Hugo

Hugo

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Lee, Ben Kingsley

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

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Peter Lord, Jeff Newitt

Starring: Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven, Martin Freeman

Country: United States of America

March 22, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 22, 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

Magic City

Magic City

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

March 22, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 22, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Wolf Gift by Anne Rice

The Wolf Gift

By:

Reuben Golding, a young reporter, arrives on assignment at a remote mansion high above the Pacific. It's at the request of the home's mysterious female owner.

Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult

Lone Wolf

By:

A family in turmoil, a life at risk. Jodi Picoult, #1 international bestseller, tells a remarkable story about love, family secrets, and letting it go.

Revelations by Elaine Pagels

Revelations

By:

This is a deep exploration of the Bible's most controversial text--from the author Beyond Belief and The Gnostic Gospels. The strangest book in the New Testament, full of visions of the Rapture.

The Expats by Chris Pavone

The Expats

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEREDGAR AWARD WINNER * ANTHONY AWARD WINNERBESTSELLING AUTHOR of THE ACCIDENT

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO Anastasia Steele, a literature student, meets Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur. He is beautiful, brilliant and intimidating.

March 22, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 22, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Asphalt 7: Heat

Asphalt 7: Heat

Platform: iOS, Android, BlackBerry 10, Windows Phone 8, BlackBerry PlayBook, Windows 8

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Gameloft

Capcom Digital Collection

Capcom Digital Collection

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Capcom

Dead Hungry Diner

Dead Hungry Diner

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS

Genre: Puzzle, strategy

Publisher: Black Market Games, Big Fish Games

Big Top Ballet

Big Top Ballet

Platform: iOS, Mac OS, Google Chrome, Android

Genre: Art Game

Publisher: VectorBloom

F1 Race Stars

F1 Race Stars

Platform: Microsoft Windows PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii U

Genre: Kart racing

Publisher: Codemasters

history

Who was the US President on March 22, 2012?

On March 22, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 22, 2012?

On March 22, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 22, 2012?

On March 22, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 22nd?

March 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency. 23 national army soldiers were killed by boko haram militants in an attack in the chad town of dangdala.
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a car bomb explosion in mogadishu near the weheliye hotel in the somali capital kills at most 14 and injures ten others. al-shabab claims responsibility.
  • 2017 - 2017 westminster attack: a vehicle-ramming attack was carried out by an attacker outside the houses of parliament in london. he then stabbed a police officer before being shot and killed by security forces. at least four people are killed, including the attacker. (bbc), (sky news),

Find out more about March 22nd

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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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