Friday February 24, 2012: on this day

February 24, 2012 was the 55th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 24, 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 February 24, 2012, who was born and died on February 24, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 24, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson), 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 February 24th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 24, 2012?


February 24, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 55th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 2012 can also be written as 2/24/2012 in the US and as 24/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

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February 24, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 24, 2012:

  • Arab spring
  • Aftermath from the libyan civil war: gareth montgomery johnson, a cameraman and reporter for english-language press tv news network are taken by militia in misrata. two other local residents were also taken.
  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising
  • Representatives from more than 70 countries meet in tunisia for support of the opposition in the syrian uprising.
  • The world powers call for an immediate ceasefire at tunis.
  • 2011-2012 bahraini uprising: a doctor reveals that wounded protesters are being treated in fear by "underground medics".
  • After clashes at an israeli checkpoint in the west bank, a palestinian man was shot and killed.
  • The u.s. soldiers' incineration of koran copies in afghanistan has resulted in at least 12 deaths.
  • Boko haram islamist militants are suspected of simultaneously launching bomb and gun attacks on the northern nigerian town of gombe.
  • Four officers were killed when the taliban attacked a pakistani station of police in peshawar.
  • Air zimbabwe suspends all flights indefinitely
  • A member of u.s. securities and exchange commission warns against the agency's current volcker rule draft. he suggests that the agency will need to abandon the rule as it is and start again.
  • Prince friso, orange-nassau, was killed in an avalanche while skiing off-piste. it is not known if he will ever recover consciousness.
  • According to the international atomic energy agency, iran is increasing its nuclear activities.
  • A fourth inquiry is underway into the disappearance at uluru, outback australia in australia's northern territory.
  • Dharun ravi is a former student in the us. he is accused of spying on homosexual encounters involving his roommate. this led to his death. this case has raised questions about the challenges faced by gay young men in america.
  • After a power struggle within haiti's government, garry conille, haiti's prime minister, resigns.
  • Kevin rudd, former prime minister, announces that he will challenge the leadership of australia labor party along with julia gillard, the current pm on monday.
  • After the apodaca prison riot, where 44 prisoners were killed, the governor of nuevo leon in mexico fires general jaime castaneda, the state's public safety secretary.
  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising: representatives from more than 70 countries meet in tunisia for support of the opposition in the syrian uprising. (voice of america). the tunis meeting is being called for an immediate ceasefire by world powers.

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February 24, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 24, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.37
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $519.67
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.48
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.36
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $198.38

Exchange Rates on February 24, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 81.2 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9995 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.8958 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2978 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 109.2 JPY

February 24, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • M'gladbach - Hamburg : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Dresden - Duisburg : 2 - 0
  • Hansa Rostock - Ingolstadt : 1 - 2
  • Union Berlin - Munich 1860 : 0 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Barcelona B - Hercules : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Tours : 1 - 1
  • Angers - Bastia : 1 - 1
  • Boulogne - Chateauroux : 0 - 1
  • Clermont - Nantes : 0 - 0
  • Istres - Metz : 1 - 0
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February 24, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 24, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 24th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 24, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 24, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 24, 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 February 24, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:30 am and setting at 09:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 2012.

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Who was born on February 24, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on February 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 24th:

  • George Harrison
    George Harrison

    British composer, producer and musician.

  • Kristin Davis
    Kristin Davis

    Kristin davis is an american actress best known for her role as charlotte york in the popular tv series sex and the city.

  • Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos

    Edward james olmos is a mexican-american actor and director known for his roles in 'stand and deliver' and 'battlestar galactica'.

  • Helen Shaver
    Helen Shaver

    Canadian-american actress in live theater, film and television.

  • Emmanuelle Riva
    Emmanuelle Riva

    French actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Alessandro Gassman
    Alessandro Gassman

    Alessandro gassman is an italian actor known for his work in italian cinema and theater.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • James Farentino
    James Farentino

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Steven Hill
    Steven Hill

    Seattle, washington -- actor.

  • Mark Moses
    Mark Moses

    American actor.

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February 24, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 5 days old,

or 631 weeks

or 4417 days old,

if you were born on February 24, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 24, 2012?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 24, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 24, 2012.

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February 24, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 24, 2012:

  • Ken Price

    Acclaimed sculptor known for his abstract ceramic works.

  • Oliver Wrong

    English nephrologist and academic (b. 1925).

  • Agnes Allen

    American baseball player and therapist (b. 1930).

  • Reid Mitchell
  • István Anhalt
  • Maria Adelaide di Braganza
  • Pery Ribeiro
  • Des Cohen
  • Jorge Swett

What famous deaths happened on February 24th?

Famous deaths on February 24th:

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Dennis Weaver
    Dennis Weaver

    American actor who played the role of chester, a low-key character in "gunsmoke," between 1955-1964.

  • Johnnie Ray
    Johnnie Ray

    American singer-songwriter from the pre-elvis era.

  • Bruce Bennett
    Bruce Bennett

    American actor and shot putter (d. 2007).

  • George Gobel
    George Gobel

    Chicago, illinois -- comedian/tv personality (i love my wife).

  • Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup

    English actor (b. 1940).

  • Conrad Nagel
    Conrad Nagel

    Actor (celebrity time), passes away at 73.

  • Bobby Moore
    Bobby Moore

    Captain of the english soccer team (world champions 1966), is dead (born 1941).

  • Jean Rogers
    Jean Rogers

    Actress (flash gordon hot cargo), died at 74.

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February 24, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 24, 2012:

  • Independence Day in Estonia (1918; the Soviet period is considered illegal annexation).
  • Flag Day in MTxico.
  • St. Sergius
  • Dragobete in Romania.
  • St. Matthias
  • St. Modest
  • St. Edelbert
  • Blessed Ameel of Ter Duinen
  • Regifugium, in the Roman calendar.
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February 24, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 24, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 24, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 2012 was Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 24, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) youtube
  2. - Set Fire To The Rain
  3. - We Are Young
  4. - Sexy And I Know It
  5. - Good Feeling

February 24, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 2012 was The Motto by Drake Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 24, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

February 24, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 24, 2012 was Lovumba (Prestige) by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 24, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 24, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lovumba (Prestige)
  2. - Intentalo
  3. - Llamada de Mi Ex
  4. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  5. - Dutty Love

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February 24, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 24, 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

February 24, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 24, 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

February 24, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 24, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hilarity Ensues by Tucker Max

Hilarity Ensues

By:

The New York Times bestseller I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and Assholes Finish First presents a brand new collection of thirty comically funny stories.

Kill Shot by Vince Flynn

Kill Shot

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#1 New York Times bestselling author American Assassin--soon a major motion movie Vince Flynn's riveting #1 New York Times bestseller places the young, hungry and lethal superagent American Assassin in danger, even as he kills without impunity.

The Litigators by John Grisham

The Litigators

By:

Finley & Figg partners often refer to themselves "boutique" law firms. Boutique means chic, select, and wealthy. Wally Figg and Oscar Finley are not all of these.

Left For Dead by J. A. Jance

Left For Dead

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Ali Reynolds is called in to investigate the murder of a friend and witness to the violence at the border with Mexico by drug wars with Mexican cartels.

Ameritopia by Mark R. Levin

Ameritopia

By:

Mark R. Levin, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, explores the psychology and motivations of the utopian movement and its architects, the Founding Fathers and their modern-day disciples.

February 24, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 24, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Pac-Man Games

Pac-Man Games

Platform: iOS

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Gunslinger Stratos

Gunslinger Stratos

Platform: Arcade, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Romance

Publisher: Square Enix, Ubisoft

Dream of Pixels

Dream of Pixels

Platform: iOS

Digimon World Re:Digitize

Digimon World Re:Digitize

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing, digital pet

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Angry Birds Star Wars

Angry Birds Star Wars

Platform: Android, iOS, BlackBerry 10,[1] Windows Phone, Microsoft Windows, Windows 8, OS X, Facebook, BlackBerry Tablet OS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii, Wii U, Ninte

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment (in conjunction with LucasArts), Activision (PS3/PS4/Vita/X360/Xbox One/Wii/Wii U/3DS)

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Who was the US President on February 24, 2012?

On February 24, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 24, 2012?

On February 24, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 24, 2012?

On February 24, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 24th?

February 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of February. 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 February 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 91st academy awards: the academy awards are presented in hollywood. bohemian rhapsody takes home four of the most prestigious awards. black panther, green book and roma each took home three awards. (the guardian),
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). february 2018, mogadishu attack. at least 38 people were killed in two car bombings that took place near mogadishu's presidential palace. al-shabaab claims responsibility for the attacks.
  • 2017 - After months of fighting, the turkish-backed free syrian army seizes al-bab from isil in the syrian civil war. (the washington post). at least 60 people are killed when a car bomb explodes in sousian, a syrian village north of al-bab. (time), (bbc),

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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 February 2012?

February 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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