Thursday April 26, 2012: on this day

April 26, 2012 was the 117th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 26, 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 April 26, 2012, who was born and died on April 26, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 26, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Any Day Now) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 26th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 26, 2012?


April 26, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 117th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 2012 can also be written as 4/26/2012 in the US and as 26/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

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April 26, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 2012:

  • Charles taylor, former liberian president, is found guilty of 11 counts of aiding in abetting war crime and crimes against humanity during sierra leone civil war.
  • Syrian uprising (2011-present). nearly 70 people were killed in rocket attacks by syrian army on hama. this includes many children.
  • 2011-2012 bahraini uprising: police and mourners clash at the funeral for a protester killed last week.
  • A suicide bomber in nigeria kills seven people after setting off a bomb in his vehicle. at the ''this day'' newspaper offices in abuja, the attacks occurred.
  • Three american armed forces personnel are killed in an attack on eastern afghanistan.
  • After a california dairy cow with mad cow disease was discovered, indonesia has stopped imports from the united states of beef.
  • A bill to nationalize 51% of ypf was passed by the argentine senate with overwhelming support.
  • Five ukrainians were killed when a kamov ka-26 helicopter crashed in romania's tulcea county.
  • Analysts believe that the missiles at the recent north korean parade were fakes.
  • More than 40,000 people gathered on youngstorget, oslo, to support all those who were affected by the ongoing trial of anders behring breivik. (tv2).
  • Japanese powerbroker ichiro ozawa, of the ruling democratic party, has been cleared of any charges of violating fundraising laws.
  • Although prime minister syed yousaf raza gillani is found guilty of contempt of court by the supreme court of pakistan, he is only sentenced to a one-minute sentence.
  • The special court for sierra leone, the hague renders its verdict in the case against former president of liberia charles taylor. he is accused of arming rebels in sierra leone in exchange for "blood diamonds" during the 1990s. while he is convicted of aiding and abetting war crime, he was acquitted on the charges of ordering them.
  • Revelations emerge that bo xilai, a former chinese official, spied upon hu jintao, a chinese president and communist party leader.
  • In a second day of evidence, rupert murdoch tells the leveson inquiry there was a ampquotcover-upampquot at the ''news of the world'', but that it was kept hidden from him.
  • The national football league draft begins in new york city's radio city music hall. first two chosen players are quarterbacks andrew luck iii and robert griffin iii.

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April 26, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 26, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.28
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $614.27
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.43
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $203.40

Exchange Rates on April 26, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 80.97 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9859 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9106 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.306 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 106.82 JPY
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April 26, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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April 26, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 09:36 am and setting at 12:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 2012.

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Who was born on April 26, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:

  • Tionne Watkins
    Tionne Watkins

    Tionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.

  • Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum

    Channing tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.

  • Stana Katic
    Stana Katic

    Stana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.

  • Jet Li
    Jet Li

    Jet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...

  • Jordana Brewster
    Jordana Brewster

    Panama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.

  • Tom Welling
    Tom Welling

    Tom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.

  • Kevin James
    Kevin James

    Kevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.

  • Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett

    American comedian on stage, film and tv.

  • Claudine Auger
    Claudine Auger

    Paris, france -- miss france (1958).

  • Joan Chen
    Joan Chen

    Chinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.

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April 26, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 3 days old,

or 622 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4355 days old,

if you were born on April 26, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 2012?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 26, 2012.

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April 26, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 2012:

  • Roland Moreno

    Inventor of the smart card technology.

  • Terence Spinks

    English boxer and trainer (b. 1938).

  • Ron Miller
  • Margie Stewart
  • Ajmone Finestra
  • Bernardo Colombo
  • Yolanda Ríos

What famous deaths happened on April 26th?

Famous deaths on April 26th:

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Robert Davi
    Robert Davi

    American actor, singer, and director.

  • Gail Russell
    Gail Russell

    Chicago, illinois -- actress.

  • Broderick Crawford
    Broderick Crawford

    Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.

  • Jayne Meadows
    Jayne Meadows

    Wu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).

  • Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox

    Canadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).

  • John Bunny
    John Bunny

    Silent film comedian (born 1863).

  • Bessie Love
    Bessie Love

    Actress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.

  • Jim Davis
    Jim Davis

    Actor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.

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April 26, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 26, 2012:

  • World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
  • Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
  • Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Tanzania - Union Day.
  • Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
  • Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
  • Lucidius (4th century)
  • Paschasius (d. 865)
  • Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)

Observances on April 26, 2012:

  • International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
  • World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]

Saints celebrated on April 26, 2012:

  • Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
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April 26, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 26, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 26, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 26, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  2. - We Are Young
  3. - Glad You Came
  4. - What Makes You Beautiful
  5. - Boyfriend

April 26, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 26, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Climax
  2. - Birthday Cake
  3. - Love On Top
  4. - The Motto
  5. - UP!

April 26, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 26, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 26, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  2. - Fuiste Tu
  3. - Intentalo
  4. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

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April 26, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 26, 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

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

April 26, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 26, 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:

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Travis Fine

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Release year: 2012

Starring: Ashley Clements

Country: United States of America

The Client List

The Client List

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Eric Laneuville

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

Release year: 2012

April 26, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 26, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Imagine by Jonah Lehrer

Imagine

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The author had fabricated several parts and the book was pulled off shelves. ISBN number is 9780547386072.

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.

The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith

The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection

By:

THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY-Book 13An incredibly popular book, the No. Precious Ramotswe is Botswana's top lady detective and the 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

The Cove by Ron Rash

The Cove

By:

The Cove, a novel set during World War One is an intimate reflection of today's politics. Beautifully written, raw, uncompromising, and completely new.

The Beginner'S Goodbye by Anne Tyler

The Beginner'S Goodbye

By:

Anne Tyler, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, gives us a haunting and moving novel about loss. Her humor, wisdom and always incisive look at humanity are all part of this new novel.

April 26, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 26, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Wii U, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Platform

Publisher: JP Spike Chunsoft

10000000

10000000

Platform: iOS; Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Android

Genre: Puzzle role-playing

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Platform: Windows OS X

Genre: Graphic adventure

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

Platform: Microsoft Windows, iOS, OS X, Android, Linux

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Atari

Assassin's Creed III

Assassin's Creed III

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Wii U[4] Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure, stealth

Publisher: Ubisoft

history

Who was the US President on April 26, 2012?

On April 26, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 2012?

On April 26, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 26, 2012?

On April 26, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 26th?

April 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of April. 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 April 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
  • 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.

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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 April 2012?

April 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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