What happened on Saturday March 24, 2012?

Here's what happened on March 24, 2012:

• China to End Organ Harvesting from Prisoners China announces plans to phase out the controversial practice of harvesting organs from executed prisoners, marking a significant human rights development.
• Syrian Army Invasion of Saraqeb Syrian Army tanks invade Saraqeb, resulting in 30 fatalities, with army defectors successfully halting the invasion, demonstrating internal conflict within Syria.
• Encyclopaedia Britannica Ends Print Edition Encyclopaedia Britannica announces the discontinuation of its printed encyclopaedia, marking a significant transition to digital publishing platforms.
• African Union Deploys Force Against Joseph Kony The African Union mobilizes a 5,000-strong force with the primary objective of capturing or neutralizing Joseph Kony, the notorious leader of the Lord's Resistance Army.
• Kurdish Militants Killed in Turkey Turkish security forces neutralize 15 female Kurdish militants belonging to the PKK in the southeastern Bitlis Province, reflecting ongoing tensions in the region.
• British Conservative Party Fundraising Controversy The Sunday Times publishes an undercover video showing Peter Cruddas, Conservative Party co-treasurer, allegedly offering access to Prime Minister David Cameron for £250,000.
• Dick Cheney Receives Heart Transplant Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney undergoes a successful heart transplant from an unidentified donor, highlighting advances in medical transplantation.
• Egyptian Premier League Suspended Following violent clashes at Port Said Stadium, the Egyptian Premier League is suspended for two seasons. The incident results in 18 injuries and one fatality.
• Queensland Election Results The Liberal National Party, led by Campbell Newman, wins a landslide victory in the Queensland state election, dramatically shifting the political landscape.
• Thomas Mulcair Leads Canadian Opposition Thomas Mulcair is elected as the new leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, succeeding Jack Layton and becoming the Leader of the Official Opposition.
• Republican Primary in Louisiana Rick Santorum wins the Republican primary election in Louisiana, continuing the competitive 2012 Republican presidential nomination contest.
• Canada and Denmark Suspend Mali Aid Canada and Denmark cease providing aid to Mali following the 2012 military coup, signaling international diplomatic response to political instability.
• Satellite Debris Passes International Space Station A small amount of Kosmos 2251 satellite debris from a 2009 collision safely passes the International Space Station, allowing Expedition 30 crew members to resume normal activities.
• Tragic House Fire in West Virginia A devastating residential fire in Charleston, West Virginia results in the deaths of six children and two adults, highlighting the ongoing risks of residential fire safety.

Events in 2012

March 24, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 24, 2012

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Milan - Roma : 2 - 1
• Palermo - Udinese : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Hannover : 2 - 1
• Freiburg - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 0
• Mainz - Hertha : 1 - 3
• M'gladbach - Hoffenheim : 1 - 2
• Schalke 04 - Leverkusen : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Fortuna Dusseldorf - Braunschweig : 1 - 1
• Greuther Furth - Karlsruhe : 3 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Getafe - Valencia : 3 - 1
• Mallorca - Barcelona : 0 - 2
• Real Madrid - Sociedad : 5 - 1

March 24, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 84th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 24, 2012 can also be written as 3/24/2012 in the US and as 24/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 24, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

Famous people died on March 24, 2012:

• Paul Callaghan

  New zealand physicist and academic (b. 1947).

• Vigor Bovolenta

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on March 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 24, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Fun. - We Are Young
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
4. The Wanted - Glad You Came
5. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 24, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. Beyonce - Love On Top
2. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
3. Chris Brown Featuring Kevin K-MAC McCall - Strip
4. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
5. Tyga - Rack City

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th is Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 24, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 24, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:28 am and setting at 10:28 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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Your place in the Universe on March 24, 2012

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Someone born on March 24, 2012 is:

13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months and 20 days old,

or 685 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4799 days old,

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

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 24th 2026.

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

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

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