Friday April 27, 2012: on this day

April 27, 2012 was the 118th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 27, 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 27, 2012, who was born and died on April 27, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 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 27th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 27, 2012?


April 27, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 118th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 2012 can also be written as 4/27/2012 in the US and as 27/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

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April 27, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 27, 2012:

  • At least four explosions were heard in dnipropetrovsk, ukraine. there were at least 27 victims.
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  • Eight people are killed by the revolutionary armed forces of colombia, (farc), in two separate attacks.
  • Osama bin laden, former chief of al-qaeda, is being deported from pakistan to saudi arabia with his children and wives.
  • After just two months of its appointment by parliament, the government in romania is now in no-confidence. the czech republic was only 12 votes ahead.
  • Blind dissident chen guangcheng escapes house arrest in china.
  • As pressure mounts for a separate investigation into his conduct, the british secretary of state, culture, media and sport, jeremy hunt, agrees to give the leveson inquiry private emails relating to the bskyb acquisition.
  • Josep guardiola, barcelona manager of association football, announces his resignation at the end the season. tito vilanova is his assistant.
  • At least four explosions hit the ukrainian city of dnipropetrovsk with at least 27 people injured.

April 27, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 27, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 27, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $605.07
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.12
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.69
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $206.47

Exchange Rates on April 27, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 80.24 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9811 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9064 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3099 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 106.42 JPY

April 27, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Cordoba - Guadalajara : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Chateauroux - Lens : 1 - 0
  • Clermont - Monaco : 1 - 0
  • Istres - Arles : 0 - 0
  • Le Havre - Reims : 1 - 1
  • Le Mans - Laval : 1 - 3

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lorient - Marseille : 2 - 1
  • Toulouse - Montpellier : 0 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Brescia - Sassuolo : 1 - 2
  • Verona - Empoli : 0 - 0
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April 27, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th 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 27, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 27th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 27, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:33 am and setting at 01:13 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 27, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:

  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).

  • Anouk Aimée
    Anouk Aimée

    French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

    A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.

  • Ludmila Mikaël
    Ludmila Mikaël

    French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Eric Schmidt
    Eric Schmidt

    American businessman and engineer.

  • William Moseley
    William Moseley

    William moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Erik Thomson
    Erik Thomson

    An australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.

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April 27, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 10 months old,

or 142 months and 21 days old,

or 620 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4344 days old,

if you were born on April 27, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 2012?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 27, 2012.

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April 27, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 2012:

  • Bill Skowron

    American baseball player (b. 1930).

  • Daniel E. Boatwright

    American soldier and politician (b. 1930).

  • Remigio Raimondi
  • František Procházka
  • Karina Laverde

What famous deaths happened on April 27th?

Famous deaths on April 27th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Katherine DeMille
    Katherine DeMille

    Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).

  • Kwame Nkrumah

    Ghanaian nationalist leader who led the country to independence from British colonial rule.

  • Siler Murrow

    Siler Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent, who is considered one of the most influential journalists of the...

  • Fleet Emerson

    Fleet Emerson was a renowned American essayist and philosopher known for his influential writings on transcendentalism.

  • Vanden Stock

    Belgian footballer who played for Anderlecht and the Belgian national team.

  • Siler Emerson

    Siler Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist during the 19th century, known for his transcendentalist philosophy and influential...

  • Sigismund Thalberg

    Renowned pianist and composer.

  • Dim Levin

    Contributed to the development of the Standard Model of particle physics.

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April 27, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 27, 2012:

  • Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
  • Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
  • South Africa: Freedom day.
  • Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.

Saints celebrated on April 27, 2012:

  • Saint Liberalis
  • Saint Mariana
  • Saint Floribert
  • Saint Zita Lombardo
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April 27, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 27, 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 27, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 27, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 27, 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 27, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 27, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 27, 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 27, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 27, 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 27, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 27, 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 27, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 27, 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 27, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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 27, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 27, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

By:

The nation of Panem is a shining Capitol that lies within the ruin of an area once called North America. It is surrounded by twelve outlying areas. The districts waged war against the Capitol long ago and were defeated.

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

By:

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.

Stay Close by Harlan Coben

Stay Close

By:

Megan, a suburban soccer mom, believes that the past is never really gone Megan once walked on wild side.

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey

By:

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO Anastasia Steele, a literature student, meets Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur. He is beautiful, brilliant and intimidating.

April 27, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 27, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crashmo

Crashmo

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Choplifter HD

Choplifter HD

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360[2][3] Ouya

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: inXile Entertainment Konami (XBLA)

F1 2012

F1 2012

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Sim racing

Publisher: Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)

Analogue: A Hate Story

Analogue: A Hate Story

Platform: Windows/Mac OS X/Linux

Genre: Visual novel, mystery, epistolary

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 April 27, 2012?

On April 27, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 2012?

On April 27, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 27, 2012?

On April 27, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 27th?

April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
  • 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.

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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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