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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in February 2012.
The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on February 2012: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of February 2012?


Events

  • 01 Feb 2012 After a football match in Port Said (Egypt), at least 79 people were reported to have been killed and over 1,000 injured.
  • 02 Feb 2012 The Philippines claims to have killed Abu Sayyaf leader Umbra Jumdail and Malaysian Zulkifli Bin Hir, both leaders of Jemaah Islamiyah and Singaporean Abdullah Ali.
  • 03 Feb 2012 Insurgency in North Caucasus: Doku Umarov, the Chechen rebel leader orders his subordinates not to attack the civilian population of Russia. However, he leaves military and security personnel as legitimate victims.
  • 04 Feb 2012 2011-2012 Syrian uprising
  • 05 Feb 2012 An explosion occurs in the pipeline connecting Egypt, Israel, and Jordan in the North Sinai Governorate west to Arish.
  • 06 Feb 2012 The Diamond Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II marks the 60th Anniversary of her accession the the thrones in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, as well as the 60th Anniversary of her becoming Head the Commonwealth.
  • 07 Feb 2012 2011-2012 Syrian uprising
  • 08 Feb 2012 Officials in Pakistan claim that US drone missiles killed ten people at Spalga village, North Waziristan.
  • 09 Feb 2012 Syria:
  • 10 Feb 2012 Arab Spring
  • 11 Feb 2012 Arab Spring
  • 12 Feb 2012 Uprising in Syria:
  • 13 Feb 2012 Syria:
  • 14 Feb 2012 As the Syrian army continues to bombard Homs with bombs, Arab officials confirmed that they would be willing to arm the opposition if necessary.
  • 15 Feb 2012 360 people were killed in a fire at a prison located in Comayagua (Honduras).
  • 16 Feb 2012 Five militants were killed in a drone attack by the United States in Spalga, Pakistan in north Waziristan.
  • 17 Feb 2012 Arab Spring
  • 18 Feb 2012 2011-2012 Syrian uprising
  • 19 Feb 2012 Following the imposition of sanctions by the European Union in January, Iran has suspended oil exports from the United Kingdom and France.
  • 20 Feb 2012 South Korea proceeds with live-fire drills near the disputed Korean sea border despite threats from North Korea of ampquotmercilessampquot strikes in retaliation.
  • 21 Feb 2012 The Eurozone's finance ministers reached an agreement to bail out Greece, a second bailout worth EUR130 billion.
  • 22 Feb 2012 Afghanistan Quran protests:
  • 23 Feb 2012 At least 60 people are killed in an attack on Iraq, and over 200 others are injured.
  • 24 Feb 2012 Arab Spring
  • 25 Feb 2012 2012 Afghanistan Quran burning protests:
  • 26 Feb 2012 At least two people are killed by a mass suicide bomber in Jos, Nigeria.
  • 27 Feb 2012 Arab Spring: In response to ongoing protests, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh was succeeded by Vice President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Al-Hadi.
  • 28 Feb 2012 2011-2012 Syrian uprising
  • 29 Feb 2012 Twenty people are killed in violence in the Xinjiang area of China.

Famous Birthday

  • First child of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland.

  • Swiss-born Australian daughter of Australian professional motorcycle racer, Casey Stoner.

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in February 2012?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Set Fire To The Rain
  2. - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)youtube
  3. - Part Of Me
  4. - We Found Love
  5. - Good Feeling

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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The Cabin in the Woods

The Cabin in the Woods

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Drew Goddard

Starring: Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz

Country: United States of America

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

Safe House

Safe House

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Daniel Espinosa

Starring: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick, Vera Farmiga

Country: United States of America

The Vow

The Vow

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Michael Sucsy

Starring: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill, Jessica Lange

Think Like a Man

Think Like a Man

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Tim Story

Starring: Chris Brown, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in February 2012?
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Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

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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

Private Games by James Patterson and Mark Sullivan

Private Games

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Your markPrivate is the most respected investigation firm in the world, and has been contracted to provide security services for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire

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Suzanne Collins continues the incredible story of Katniss everdeen in Suzanne Collins' phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy. Katniss has won the annual Hunger Games along with Peeta Mellark, a district tribute.

Ameritopia by Mark R. Levin

Ameritopia

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Mark R. Levin, a #1 New York Times Bestseller, explores the psychology and motivations of the utopian movement and its architects, the Founding Fathers and their modern-day disciples.

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

The Help

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Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …