Monday March 26, 2012: on this day

March 26, 2012 was the 86th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 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 March 26, 2012, who was born and died on March 26, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 26, 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 26th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 26, 2012?


March 26, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 86th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 26, 2012 can also be written as 3/26/2012 in the US and as 26/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 26, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

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March 26, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 26, 2012:

  • A police officer in afghanistan shoots and kills two british soldiers before being shot to death.
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  • In the latest government offensive, 32 farc rebels were killed by colombian forces.
  • Somali pirates take over an iranian-owned cargo vessel with 23 crew members in the waters off the maldives. this is the first such hijacking.
  • Syria accepts a peace plan by kofi annan, which aims to end violence in the country.
  • Tullow oil, a london-based oil company, discovers oil in kenya.
  • A wildfire in jefferson county, colorado kills one person and causes several houses to be destroyed.
  • Three people are declared missing and one person is killed. three people are rescued from the wreckage of a sailboat off nova scotia's southwest coast, canada.
  • Pope benedict xvi arrives to cuba to start his three-day visit.
  • China and the united states agree to coordinate their responses in case of north korean rocket launches.
  • Dominique strauss-kahn is being investigated in france for alleged involvement with a prostitution ring.
  • According to the bbc's panorama, a news corporation company hired a pay-tv pirateampquot to hack into secret codes of a rival and then publish those details online.
  • After a stunning victory on saturday, campbell newman was sworn in as premier of queensland.
  • An activist from tibet sets himself ablaze at a protest in india's capital new delhi in preparation for the visit of president hu jintao later that week.
  • Macky sall is the former prime minister in abdoulaye wade’s administration and was elected president of senegal.
  • David cameron, british prime minister, publishes details about conservative party donors who had dinner at 10 downing street in the wake of the cash for access scandal.
  • The unite union of fuel tanker drivers in the united kingdom voted overwhelmingly for strike action in dispute over terms.
  • Canadian adventurer and filmmaker james cameron becomes first person in 50 years to visit challenger deep in the mariana trench, pacific ocean.
  • Six south african rugby players of the motherwell rugby club are believed to have died after being swept out at sea from port elizabeth.

March 26, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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

Stock market quotes on March 26, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.18
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $599.79
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.19
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.98
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $206.45

Exchange Rates on March 26, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 82.85 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9909 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9027 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3151 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 110.66 JPY

March 26, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Union Berlin - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 4

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Granada - Sevilla : 0 - 3

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Lens - Nantes : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Man United - Fulham : 1 - 0
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March 26, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 26th 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 26, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on March 26th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 26, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:34 am and setting at 11:25 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 26, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on March 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 26th:

  • Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley

    Keira knightley is a british actress known for her roles in period dramas and blockbuster films such as pirates of the caribbean.

  • Juliana Paes
    Juliana Paes

    Juliana paes is a brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'india – a love story' and 'a favorita'.

  • Steven Tyler
    Steven Tyler

    Aerosmith was formed in 1970 by aerosmith, an american musician.

  • Diana Ross
    Diana Ross

    American singer and academy award nominated actress.

  • Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy

    American actor who was best known for his role as spock, the pointed-eared alien in "star trek," 1965-1967.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Richard Dawkins
    Richard Dawkins

    British evolutionary biologist.

  • Jennifer Grey
    Jennifer Grey

    Jennifer grey is an american actress best known for her role as baby in the iconic film dirty dancing.

  • Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann

    Leslie mann is an american actress known for her roles in comedy films such as 'knocked up' and 'the 40-year-old virgin'.

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


You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 22 days old,

or 625 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4376 days old,

if you were born on March 26, 2012.

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

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 26, 2012:

  • Sisto Averno

    American football player (b. 1925).

  • Manik Godghate

    Indian poet and educator (b. 1937).

  • Helmer Ringgren

    Swedish theologian and academic (b. 1917).

  • Thomas M. Cover

    American theorist and academic (b. 1938).

  • David Craighead

    American organist and educator (b. 1924).

  • Michael Begley

    Irish carpenter and politician (b. 1932).

  • Anna Maria Papi

What famous deaths happened on March 26th?

Famous deaths on March 26th:

  • Jan Sterling
    Jan Sterling

    American actress who made her film debut in 1948 with "johnny belinda".

  • Jean Stafford
    Jean Stafford

    American short-story writer, pulitzer prize winner in 1970.

  • Sarah Bernhardt
    Sarah Bernhardt

    French stage actress, "the divine sarah", was a legend and world-famous.

  • Walter Abel
    Walter Abel

    American actor and singer (d. 1987).

  • Innocent Vareed Thekkethala
    Innocent Vareed Thekkethala

    Indian actor and politician (b. 1948).

  • Jan Berry
    Jan Berry

    American singer-songwriter jan and dean (d. 2004).

  • Richard Arlen
    Richard Arlen

    Actor (apache uprising and wings), dies aged 75.

  • Lloyde George

    British Prime Minister during World War I..

  • Raymond Chandler

    Raymond Chandler was an American novelist and screenwriter who is considered a master of the hard-boiled detective fiction genre.

  • Hershey Bar

    Founder of Hershey's Ice Cream, a popular ice cream brand in the United States.

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


Holidays on March 26, 2012:

  • Prince Kuhio Day in Hawaii
  • Zoroastrianism - Prophet Zoroaster's Birthday.

Saints celebrated on March 26, 2012:

  • Saint Emmanuel (died 304)
  • Saint Ludger
  • Saint Larissa
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March 26, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 26, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 26, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

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

The R&B music chart on March 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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

The number 1 Latin song on March 26, 2012 was Bailando Por El Mundo by Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

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

The Latin music chart on March 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  2. - Intentalo
  3. - Dutty Love
  4. - Las Cosas Pequenas
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

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

The most popular movies on March 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

American Reunion

American Reunion

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

Starring: Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott, Chris Klein

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

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

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

Scandal

Scandal

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

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

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

Victims by Jonathan Kellerman

Victims

By:

"Jonathan Kellerman's latest brings not only his A-game but also takes it to a whole new level. .

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

By:

This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

A Rising Thunder by David Weber

A Rising Thunder

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#3 New York Times Bestseller in Hardcover. David Weber New York Times bestseller in hardcover.

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.

Better Than Normal by Dale Archer

Better Than Normal

By:

This New York Times Bestseller offers a revolutionary new view on human psychology. It shows how eight key characteristics of human behavior, long perceived as weaknesses, can be hidden strengths.

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

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

ARC Squadron

ARC Squadron

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Space combat

Publisher: Psyonix

Pac-Man Games

Pac-Man Games

Platform: iOS

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Caverns of Minos

Caverns of Minos

Platform: iOS

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Llamasoft

Arma II: DayZ Mod

Arma II: DayZ Mod

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Survival, third-person shooter

Publisher: Bohemia Interactive

Botanicula

Botanicula

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux iOS

Genre: Graphic adventure game

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Who was the US President on March 26, 2012?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 26, 2012?

On March 26, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 26th?

March 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni civil war: a strike in north-west yemen kills seven people and injures eight more at a hospital. it occurred at a time when staff and patients were arriving.
  • 2018 - Terrorism in britain: six alleged members from the banned neo nazi group national action appear before a court. one person is accused of plotting to murder mp rosie cooper, while another is charged with inciting death.
  • 2017 - After hitting a powerline near kramatorsk in donetsk oblast and crashing into it, a mi-2 transport helicopter from ukraine crashed, killing all five crew members.

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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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