What happened on Saturday March 31, 2012?

Here's what happened on March 31, 2012:

• Yemen Counterterrorism Operation Approximately 30 people were killed during intense clashes between the Yemeni army and suspected Al-Qaeda militants in southern Yemen, reflecting the ongoing counterterrorism challenges in the region.
• Tuareg Rebellion in Northern Mali Tuareg rebels launched an attack on Gao in northern Mali, escalating their territorial campaign just a day after capturing the provincial capital Kidal. This event was part of the broader 2012 Tuareg rebellion that significantly destabilized Mali's northern regions.
• Terrorist Explosions in Yala Province, Thailand Three coordinated explosions in Thailand's Yala Province resulted in at least eight fatalities, underscoring ongoing insurgent violence in the country's southern regions.
• Papua New Guinea Military Intervention in Hela Province Prime Minister Peter O'Neill deployed troops to the resource-rich Hela Province to address ongoing disruptions caused by illegal miners, highlighting tensions around resource extraction and governance.
• The Shard London Bridge Nears Completion The spire of the Shard London Bridge was installed, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the United Kingdom and European Union's tallest building, symbolizing London's architectural innovation.
• Formation of SAG-AFTRA The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) and Screen Actors Guild merged to create SAG-AFTRA, a powerful new union representing entertainment industry professionals.
• Household Fee Controversy in Ireland Less than half of Irish households had paid the household fee by the deadline, leading to significant public protests at the Fine Gael party conference in Dublin, reflecting growing economic discontent.
• Turkey Reduces Iranian Oil Imports Turkey announced a 20% reduction in oil purchases from Iran, potentially signaling geopolitical tensions and economic pressure.
• Chinese Internet Censorship Chinese authorities arrested six police officers and shut down 16 websites for spreading rumors about military vehicles in Beijing, demonstrating the government's strict control over information dissemination.
• Indonesia Blocks Fuel Price Increase The Indonesian People's Representative Council vetoed a proposed 30% fuel price increase, protecting consumers from potential economic hardship.
• Leadership Change in Ulster Unionist Party Mike Nesbitt, a former broadcast journalist, was elected as the new leader of Northern Ireland's Ulster Unionist Party, signaling potential shifts in regional political dynamics.
• Monterosso Wins Dubai World Cup Monterosso emerged victorious in the prestigious Dubai World Cup horse racing event, showcasing international equestrian competition.

Events in 2012

March 31, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 31, 2012

March 31, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Catania - Milan : 1 - 1
• Parma - Lazio : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - FC Koln : 2 - 1
• Hertha - Wolfsburg : 1 - 4
• Kaiserslautern - Hamburg : 0 - 1
• Leverkusen - Freiburg : 0 - 2
• Nurnberg - Bayern Munich : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Erzgebirge Aue - Greuther Furth : 1 - 1
• Munich 1860 - Hansa Rostock : 0 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 0
• Malaga - Betis : 0 - 2
• Osasuna - Real Madrid : 1 - 5
• Santander - Granada : 0 - 1
• Sp Gijon - Zaragoza : 1 - 2

March 31, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 91st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 2012 can also be written as 3/31/2012 in the US and as 31/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

Famous people died on March 31, 2012:

• Dale R. Corson

  American physicist and academic (b. 1914).

• Bernard O. Gruenke

  American stained glass artist (b. 1914).

• Jerry Lynch

  American baseball player (b. 1930).

• Alberto Sughi

  Italian painter (b. 1928).

• Judith Adams

  New zealand-australian nurse and politician (b. 1943).

• Ahmed Ismail Hassan

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on March 31st

March 31, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 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 31, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 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 31st is Aries.

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March 31, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 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 31, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:43 pm and setting at 03:15 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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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 2012

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Someone born on March 31, 2012 is:

13 years and 23 days old,

or 156 months and 23 days old,

or 681 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4771 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 2012?

There are 342 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 31, 2012.

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