What happened on Tuesday March 27, 2012?

Here's what happened on March 27, 2012:

• 2011-2012 Libyan factional fighting :: At least 50 people were killed in tribal clashes that took place in southern Libya in the last two days. (AP) The National Transitional Council acknowledges it is facing a national crisis due to an escalation in violence and militia rule.
• The United States Department of Justice has stated that it will not invoke antitrust law to stop the merger of Humana and Arcadian Management Services. These are two important companies in health insurance.
• Following border clashes yesterday, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, President of Sudan, has cancelled planned meetings with South Sudan's government.
• Summit in Seoul, South Korea: World leaders meet to discuss nuclear security.
• Al-Jazeera has announced that it will not broadcast footage from the 2012 Midi-Pyrenees shootings, which was filmed by the gunman wearing a camera on his body.
• Two smugglers are killed, including one Israeli-Arab.
• With thousands of mourners lined the streets, the funeral of George Tupou V, former King of Tonga, is held in Nuku'alofa.
• There are allegations about Bo Xilai's use of extrajudicial methods to obtain confessions during Chongqing gang trials.
• A consortium of basketball stars wins the auction for ownership in baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers.
• Three-time World Club Champions Bradford Bulls announced that they need to raise PS1 Million to keep their business afloat in rugby league.
• An explosion of landmines in Maharashtra (India) kills 15 police officers and injures thirteen others.
• As a result of alleged suicide bombings, several people were arrested in Kabul.
• 2011-2012 Libyan factional fighting
• In southern Libya, at least 50 people were killed by tribal clashes over two days.
• The National Transitional Council acknowledges it is facing a national crisis due to an increase in violence and militia rule.
• Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook arrives to China to meet with officials and resolve problems in China's largest growth market. These include the contested iPad trademark, local labor treatment, and the dispute over the iPad trademark.
• Deadly Tribal Clashes in Southern Libya Intense tribal conflicts in southern Libya resulted in at least 50 fatalities over two days, underscoring the ongoing instability and fragmentation in the country following the fall of Gaddafi.
• Bo Xilai Extrajudicial Controversy Serious allegations emerged regarding Bo Xilai's use of extrajudicial methods to extract confessions during the Chongqing gang trials, highlighting potential systemic corruption and abuse of power within the Chinese legal system.
• Deadly Landmine Explosion in Maharashtra A landmine explosion, allegedly perpetrated by Maoist insurgents in Maharashtra, India, killed 15 policemen and injured 13 others, highlighting the ongoing Maoist insurgency in the region.
• Magic Johnson Acquires Los Angeles Dodgers A consortium led by basketball legend Magic Johnson successfully won the auction for ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking a significant moment in sports business and celebrity investments.
• Funeral of King George Tupou V of Tonga The funeral of former King of Tonga George Tupou V was held in Nukuʻalofa, with thousands of mourners lining the streets to pay their final respects. The event marked the end of an era for the Tongan monarchy and drew significant public mourning.

Events in 2012

March 27, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 27, 2012

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

Stock market quotes on March 27, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.14
• Apple AAPL: opens at $606.18
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.65
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.12
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $208.46

Exchange Rates on March 27, 2012:

• 1 USD = 83.19 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9953 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9048 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3072 CNY
• 1 EUR = 110.81 JPY

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

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Metz - Le Mans : 0 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crystal Palace - Doncaster : 1 - 1
• Ipswich - Middlesbrough : 1 - 1
• Leicester - Nott'm Forest : 0 - 0
• Peterboro - West Ham : 0 - 2
• Portsmouth - Hull : 2 - 0

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• AFC Telford United - Forest Green : 2 - 0
• Bath City - York : 0 - 1
• Braintree Town - Southport : 0 - 0
• Darlington - Wrexham : 2 - 4
• Ebbsfleet - Alfreton Town : 1 - 2

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dundee - Ayr : 4 - 1

March 27, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 87th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 27, 2012 can also be written as 3/27/2012 in the US and as 27/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 27, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

Famous people died on March 27, 2012:

• Adrienne Rich

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• Hilton Kramer
• Daniel Zamudio
• Mario Socrate

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 27, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

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

March 27, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 27, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 27th is Aries.

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March 27, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 27, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 27, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:13 am and setting at 12:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 2012.

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Someone born on March 27, 2012 is:

13 years and 27 days old,

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