Sunday January 29, 2012: on this day

January 29, 2012 was the 29th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 29, 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 29, 2012, who was born and died on January 29, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 29, 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 29th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 29, 2012?


January 29, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 29th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 2012 can also be written as 1/29/2012 in the US and as 29/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 29, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 2012:

  • Oakland, california: more than 100 arrests made after police confront protesters using stun grenades and tear gas.
  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising
  • As 60 people are killed in violence across syria, the syrian army launches an offensive in damascus.
  • The free syrian army orders a withdrawal from the affected areas.
  • After clashes with government forces, the sudan people's liberation movement (north) claims that it has captured 29 chinese workers as well as 9 members of sudan people's armed forces.
  • Boko haram is believed to be responsible for the attack on a kano police station by gunmen.
  • Happy mondays are at the forefront madchester's reform movement.
  • Screen actors guild awards
  • The 18th screen actors guild awards was held in los angeles, california. jean dujardin won the screen actors guild award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for the role he played in ''the artist.
  • Over a period of four days in indonesia, cyclone iggy kills fourteen people and injures sixty.
  • An accident on interstate 75 south of gainesville in florida has claimed the lives of at least 10 people.
  • Greece strongly rejects the german proposal for direct european union control over its financial affairs. it also expresses opposition to any further interference from outside.
  • Ban ki-moon, un secretary-general, addresses the african union summit in addis ababa following the death of muammar gaddafi. he calls for the improvement of lgbt rights.
  • Khaled meshaal, exiled hamas leader, and abdullah ii (jordan) meet on khaled meshaal’s first visit to jordan since 1999's expulsion.
  • Three-day inspections by inspectors of the international atomic energy agency begin in iran.
  • India and bangladesh sign an agreement to build a power plant worth us$1.5 billion.
  • Yaura sasa (former papua new guinea army colonel) is being charged with mutiny. he led a recent coup d’etat to restore former prime minister sir michael somare.
  • Clashes between bangladeshi police officers and members of the opposition bangladesh nationalist party, protesting against the government have resulted in at least three deaths and 100 injuries.
  • Three members of shafia's family were convicted of murder over the deaths of shafia relatives in kingston, ontario.
  • As aung san suu kyi, the leader of burmese opposition, begins her campaign for 1 april by-elections, large crowds greet her.
  • Oscar luigi scalfaro, former president of italy, has died at the age of just 93.
  • Nicolas sarkozy, president of france, outlines an economic reform package that increases taxes and proposes a new tax for financial transactions.
  • Tennis: novak djokovic from serbia wins the men’s singles title at the 2012 australian open, defeating rafael nadal (spanish) 5-7, 6-1, 6-2, 7-7(5-7), 7-5
  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising: syrian army forces launch an attack in areas of damascus capital, killing 60 people in this latest violence. (al jazeera). the free syrian army orders a withdrawal from the affected areas.
  • Screen actors guild awards 18th screen actors guild awards los angeles, ca jean dujardin wins the screen actors guild award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for the artist. usa today: viola davis receives the screen actors guild award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role.
  • Viola davis is awarded the screen actors guild award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a leading role.
  • Egypt's voters begin voting for the shura council (upper-house), where islamist parties seek to consolidate their position.
  • The 2012 men's european water polo championship ends with montenegro defeating serbia in the final.

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January 29, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cesena - Atalanta : 0 - 1
  • Chievo - Lazio : 0 - 3
  • Fiorentina - Siena : 2 - 1
  • Genoa - Napoli : 3 - 2
  • Lecce - Inter : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Club Brugge : 0 - 2
  • Cercle Brugge - Standard : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Mainz - Freiburg : 3 - 1
  • Stuttgart - M'gladbach : 0 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Betis - Granada : 1 - 2
  • Levante - Getafe : 1 - 2
  • Malaga - Sevilla : 2 - 1
  • Santander - Valencia : 2 - 2
  • Sociedad - Sp Gijon : 5 - 1
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January 29, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th 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 29, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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January 29, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

41%

The moon phase on January 29, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 09:56 am and setting at 11:55 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 29, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on January 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 29th:

  • Oprah Winfrey
    Oprah Winfrey

    American talk show hostess and actress, as well as a business executive.

  • W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields

    Legendary American comedian and actor known for his witty humor and distinctive persona.

  • Susana Giménez
    Susana Giménez

    Susana giménez is an argentine television host, actress, and businesswoman, best known for hosting her own talk show 'susana giménez' and...

  • Katharine Ross
    Katharine Ross

    Katharine ross is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as the graduate and butch cassidy and the sundance kid.

  • Heather Graham
    Heather Graham

    Heather graham is a well-known movie actress who gained fame for her roles in films such as boogie nights and austin powers: the spy who...

  • Adam Lambert
    Adam Lambert

    American singer, songwriter, stage actor.

  • Tom Selleck
    Tom Selleck

    American actor.

  • Paul Ryan
    Paul Ryan

    American politician.

  • Justin Hartley
    Justin Hartley

    Justin hartley is an american actor best known for his role as kevin pearson on the tv show 'this is us'.

  • Sara Gilbert
    Sara Gilbert

    American actress, member of a theatrical cast, and sister to melissa gilbert.

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January 29, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months

or 634 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4443 days old,

if you were born on January 29, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 2012?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 29th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 29, 2012.

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January 29, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 2012:

  • Ranjit Singh Dyal

    Indian general and politician, 10th lieutenant governor of puducherry (b. 1928).

  • Oscar Luigi Scalfaro

    Italian lawyer and politician, 9th president of italy (b. 1918).

  • Camilla Williams

    American soprano and educator (b. 1919).

  • Ilario Fioravanti
  • François Migault
  • John Rich
  • Tadeusz Ulatowski
  • Alessandro Pratesi
  • Francesco Tabusso
  • Andréanne Lafond
  • Carlos Pérez Merinero

What famous deaths happened on January 29th?

Famous deaths on January 29th:

  • Freddie Prinze
    Freddie Prinze

    American comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.

  • Alan Ladd
    Alan Ladd

    Alan Ladd was a renowned American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Shane' and 'This Gun for Hire.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

  • Margaret Truman
    Margaret Truman

    American writer, daughter harry s. truman (1924).

  • Cozy Cole
    Cozy Cole

    American drummer (d. 1981).

  • Tim McCoy
    Tim McCoy

    American actor and military officer (b. 1891).

  • Leif Erickson
    Leif Erickson

    California, united states -- actor ("invaders from mars, on the waterfront").

  • Antonio Molina
    Antonio Molina

    A spanish bus driver was driving a bus full of people when it was submerged in a flood in murcia.

  • Nick Cravat
    Nick Cravat

    Midget (gremlin–twilight zone), succumbs to lung cancer at the age of 81.

  • Eric Schneider
    Eric Schneider

    Missouri executed 35-year-old murderer of two teachers.

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January 29, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 29, 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 29, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

January 29, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 29, 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 29, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 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 29, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 29, 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 29, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

January 29, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 29, 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 29, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 29, 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 29, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 29, 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 29, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 29, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ameritopia by Mark Levin

Ameritopia

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller Mark Levin examines America's philosophical foundations and the current crisis facing government.

Lothaire by Kresley Cole

Lothaire

By:

Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times Bestseller, tells the thrilling story of the Immortals After Dark.

Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent

Heaven Is For Real

By:

You can see evidence that Heaven is greater than Earth! Is there a spiritual realm in which the soul can reside after death? Is there a Heaven?

Believing The Lie by Elizabeth George

Believing The Lie

By:

It's an accident or murder, Thomas Lynley wonders. He's undercover sent to investigate Ian Cresswell's death at the request of Bernard, the wealthy and influential uncle.

Death Comes To Pemberley by P. D. James

Death Comes To Pemberley

By:

After six years of marriage, Elizabeth & Darcy have created a happy, peaceful life for their family at Darcy's estate, Pemberley.

January 29, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 29, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doom 3 BFG Edition

Doom 3 BFG Edition

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Nvidia Shield

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Marvel vs. Capcom Origins

Marvel vs. Capcom Origins

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Capcom

Cherry Tree High Comedy Club

Cherry Tree High Comedy Club

Platform: Windows PC

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Capcom

Dragon Story

Dragon Story

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Life simulation game

Diabolik Lovers

Diabolik Lovers

Platform: PSP PS Vita (Limited V Edition)

Genre: Drama, harem, Mystery, Horror, Romance

Publisher: Idea Factory

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Who was the US President on January 29, 2012?

On January 29, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 29, 2012?

On January 29, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 29, 2012?

On January 29, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 29th?

January 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 loralai attack. nine civilians, as well as police officers, were killed and 22 more were injured when gunmen and suicide bombers attacked the loralai office of the deputy inspector general (dig). the attack was claimed by the tehrik-i-taliban.
  • 2018 - Bus plunge: after falling from a bridge in murshidabad, west bengal, india, a bus plunges into river bhairab, killing at least 36. police and local residents are often at odds because rescuers fail to respond quickly enough to save passengers.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015): yakla raid: u.s. military forces raid southern al bayda governorate in yemen. according to reuters, around 30 people were killed in the attack, including at least three senior al-qaeda leaders and at least one u.s. soldier.

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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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