Saturday March 24, 2012: on this day

March 24, 2012 was the 84th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 24, 2012, who was born and died on March 24, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 24, 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 24th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 24, 2012?


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

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March 24, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 24, 2012:

  • Turkish security forces kill 15 kurdish militants all women in the south-eastern bitlis province. these women were all members of the pkk.
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  • In the hopes of capturing or killing joseph kony, the african union deploys a force of 5,000 people.
  • In charleston, west virginia usa, six children and two adults were killed in a fire at their home.
  • A small amount of kosmos 2251 satellite debris, from the 2009 satellite collision, safely passed by the international space station. this allowed the expedition 30 crew members to leave their soyuz spacecrafts and resume normal activities.
  • Canada and denmark have stopped aiding mali after the coup d’etat in mali 2012
  • After clashes between egyptian security forces and port said after al-masry club's disaster at port said stadium, the egyptian premier league is suspended for two seasons, 18 people are injured and one is killed, port said police say.
  • China plans to phase out the practice of selling organs taken from execution prisoners.
  • Queensland voters go to the polls in an election for the state. the liberal national party, led by campbell newman, wins government in a landslide.
  • Louisiana voters vote in the republican primary. rick santorum wins. (fox news),
  • The sunday times publishes a video in which peter cruddas, british conservative party cotreasurer, allegedly offers undercover journalists access to prime minister david cameron for ps250,000.
  • Dick cheney, former vice president of the united states, receives a transplant heart from an unidentified donor
  • Thomas mulcair is elected to succeed jack layton as leader canada's new democratic party. he is elected leader of the official opposition.

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

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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
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March 24, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 24th 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 24, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Birth chart on this day

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

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


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

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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Who was born on March 24, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on March 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 24th:

  • Jessica Chastain
    Jessica Chastain

    Jessica chastain is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as zero dark thirty and the help.

  • R. Lee Ermey
    R. Lee Ermey

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  • Steve McQueen
    Steve McQueen

    American actor known for his tough-guy roles.

  • Jim Parsons
    Jim Parsons

    American film and television actor.

  • Alyson Hannigan
    Alyson Hannigan

    Alyson hannigan is an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows buffy the vampire slayer and how i met your mother.

  • Curtis Hanson
    Curtis Hanson

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Robert Carradine
    Robert Carradine

    American actor-producer.

  • Tommy Trinder
    Tommy Trinder

    British stand-up comedian who is ebullient and funny in movies, tv and radio.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Peter Jacobson
    Peter Jacobson

    American actor.

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


You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 24 days old,

or 625 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4378 days old,

if you were born on March 24, 2012.

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

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 24th 2024.

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


Famous people died on March 24, 2012:

  • Paul Callaghan

    New zealand physicist and academic (b. 1947).

  • Nick Noble

    American singer-songwriter (b. 1926).

  • Vigor Bovolenta
  • Marion Marlowe
  • Draff Young
  • Jorge Maldonado
  • Edward Henryk Materski

What famous deaths happened on March 24th?

Famous deaths on March 24th:

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Robert Culp
    Robert Culp

    American actor, stage, film, and television.

  • Garry Shandling
    Garry Shandling

    American comedian, writer, actor.

  • John Hersey
    John Hersey

    American pulitzer prize-winning author hiroshima dies at the age of 78 (born in 1914).

  • Sam Jaffe
    Sam Jaffe

    Actor dr zorba ben casey dies from cancer at 93.

  • Yvonne Mitchell
    Yvonne Mitchell

    Writer dies at 53.

  • Julias Verne

    French novelist known for his pioneering science fiction and adventure novels.

  • Rim Banna

    Talented musician known for her powerful songs.

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


Holidays on March 24, 2012:

  • World Tuberculosis Day [WHO]
  • Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.

Observances on March 24, 2012:

  • International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims

Saints celebrated on March 24, 2012:

  • Saint Simeon (died 1475)
  • Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
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March 24, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 24, 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 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.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 24, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on March 24, 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 24, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 24, 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 24, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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

Magic City

Magic City

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

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

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

Fair Game by Patricia Briggs

Fair Game

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Patricia Briggs is the #1 New York Times bestseller author of the Mercy Thompson novels. (Lynn Viehl). Her Alpha and Omega series is now set in a world where shifting happens.

Private Games by James Patterson and Mark Sullivan

Private Games

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Your markPrivate is the most respected investigation firm in the world, and has been contracted to provide security services for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Thinking, Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Thinking, Fast And Slow

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Major New York Times BestsellerWinner of The National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award 2012Selected by New York Times Book Review to be one of the top books of 2011.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire

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Suzanne Collins continues the incredible story of Katniss everdeen in Suzanne Collins' phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss has won the annual Hunger Games along with Peeta Mellark, a district tribute.

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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Walter Isaacson's "enthralling", (The New Yorker), worldwide bestseller biography about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was the inspiration for the film Steve Jobs, starring Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels.

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

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

Deadlight

Deadlight

Platform: Xbox 360, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Sidescroller, cinematic platformer, survival horror

Publisher: Microsoft Studios Deep Silver (Director's Cut)

Deer Drive Legends

Deer Drive Legends

Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, Wii, WiiWare

Genre: Sports (Hunting)

Publisher: Maximum Games

Deep Black

Deep Black

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: 505 Games

Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances

Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances

Platform: Web browser (supported Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 4.1+, Google Chrome)

Genre: Massively multiplayer online real-time strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Dance Central 3

Dance Central 3

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Music, Rhythm, Exercise

Publisher: Harmonix

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Who was the US President on March 24, 2012?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 24, 2012?

On March 24, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 24th?

March 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan (2001 to present): ten children and three adults are killed in an american airstrike in afghanistan on saturday morning. according to preliminary findings of the united nations assistance mission, afghanistan, the family was forced from their home due to the conflict.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in egypt: as a motorcade with the head of security in alexandria, egypt passes by, a bomb placed beneath a car explodes, killing at least two persons.
  • 2017 - Insurgency in north caucasus: six chechen soldiers and six militants are killed in an attack at night on a russian national guard station in chechnya.

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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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