Saturday January 28, 2012: on this day

January 28, 2012 was the 28th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 28, 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 January 28, 2012, who was born and died on January 28, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Found Love by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Les Hommes De L'Ombre) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 2012?


January 28, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 28th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 2012 can also be written as 1/28/2012 in the US and as 28/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 28, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 2012:

  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising. the arab league suspends their observer mission, citing an increase in violence.
  • After senegal's top court ruled that president abdoulaye wade is eligible to run for a third term, dakar's fires erupted. it also prevented his most well-known opponent, grammy-winning musician youssou n'dour from running against him.
  • In a gun battle in maiduguri, nigeria, 11 islamist militants were killed.
  • Dr. john sentamu, archbishop of york, calls upon the church of england to prohibit same-sex marriage.
  • A fire at a lima drug rehabilitation center causes the deaths of at least 20 people.
  • The african union has opened its new headquarters in addis ababa.
  • Leaked documents reveal that a german government plan proposes a eurozone budget commissioner to control greece's economic affairs.
  • Detectives are investigating payments to police made by journalists led to the arrest of a police officer and four journalists from british tabloid "the sun". bbc reports that the four journalists arrested are fergus shanahan (ex-deputy editor), graham dudman (ex-managing editor), mike sullivan (crime editor), and chris pharo (head of news).
  • Eight sea lions were shot to death in washington state.
  • Israeli police entered the red cross compound to arrest two additional palestinian mps who are associated with hamas.
  • According to a poll, most irish voters want any new european treaty to be put to referendum. however, the government is still undecided.
  • During the occupy oakland protests, approximately 300 people were arrested in oakland, california.
  • Tommy sheridan's lawyer claims that authorities are trying to gag him.

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January 28, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Catania - Parma : 1 - 1
  • Juventus - Udinese : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Genk - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 5 - 0
  • Gent - St Truiden : 6 - 0
  • Germinal - Anderlecht : 0 - 0
  • Kortrijk - Waregem : 0 - 0
  • Lokeren - Mechelen : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2
  • Bayern Munich - Wolfsburg : 2 - 0
  • Dortmund - Hoffenheim : 3 - 1
  • FC Koln - Schalke 04 : 1 - 4
  • Hertha - Hamburg : 1 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Mallorca : 1 - 0
  • Real Madrid - Zaragoza : 3 - 1
  • Vallecano - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 3
  • Villarreal - Barcelona : 0 - 0
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January 28, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 28, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 28, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 28, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 January 28, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Feb 07, 2012.

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Who was born on January 28, 2012?


Famous people born on January 28, 2012:

  • Antoinette d'Orléans

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 22 days old,

or 637 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4465 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 28, 2012?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 28, 2012.

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January 28, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 2012:

  • Roman Juszkiewicz

    Polish astronomer and astrophysicist (b. 1952).

  • Don Starkell

    Canadian adventurer and author (b. 1932).

  • Ignazio Marcoccio
  • Don Fullmer
  • Giacomo Baracchi
  • Jim Gray
  • José María Moro

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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January 28, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 2012:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 28, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 2012 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 28, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Found Love
  2. - Set Fire To The Rain
  3. - Good Feeling
  4. - It Will Rain
  5. - Sexy And I Know It

January 28, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 28, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  2. - Make Me Proud
  3. - Dance (A$$)
  4. - Party
  5. - You The Boss

January 28, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 28, 2012 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 28, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Promise
  2. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  3. - We Found Love
  4. - Te Quiero A Morir
  5. - Lovumba (Prestige)

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January 28, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 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

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

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

January 28, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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:

Les hommes de l'ombre

Les hommes de l'ombre

Release year: 2012

Touch

Touch

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Minh Nguyen

Hell on Wheels

Hell on Wheels

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Will Zens

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

January 28, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

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Locked On by Tom Clancy with Mark Greaney

Locked On

By:

Although his father was reluctant to be a hero field operative, Jack Ryan Jr. He'd rather do nothing but private training with special forces to hone his combat skills in order to continue his work.

In The Garden Of Beasts by Erik Larson

In The Garden Of Beasts

By:

Erik Larson, New York Times bestseller author of Devil in The White City, tells a fascinating story about Hitler's rise.

The Obamas by Jodi Kantor

The Obamas

By:

Barack Obama won the 2008 Presidential election. He also won a long-running debate alongside his wife Michelle. Contrary to her fears politics seemed like a noble and worthwhile pursuit.

Darth Plagueis by James Luceno

Darth Plagueis

By:

He was the Sith lord with the greatest power. But could he have been the only one to never die? "Did anyone ever hear the Tragedy Of Darth Plagueis The Wise?" It's a Sith myth.

January 28, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 28, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beat Sneak Bandit

Beat Sneak Bandit

Platform: iOS

Genre: Puzzle / Rhythm

ARC Squadron

ARC Squadron

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Space combat

Publisher: Psyonix

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Platform: Windows OS X

Genre: Graphic adventure

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

Platform: PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita Microsoft Windows

Genre: Murder mystery, psychological thriller, urban fantasy, action-adventure

Publisher: WW Spike Chunsoft; EU / NA NIS America (PSV)

Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!

Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Art training game (edutainment video game)

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on January 28, 2012?

On January 28, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 2012?

On January 28, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 2012?

On January 28, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. 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 January 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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 January 2012?

January 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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