What happened on Sunday December 09, 2012?

Here's what happened on December 09, 2012:

• Lionel Messi Breaks Goal-Scoring Record Barcelona's Lionel Messi made history by scoring his 85th and 86th goals in a calendar year, surpassing Gerd Muller's 1972 record of 85 goals in a remarkable display of footballing excellence.
• Márquez Defeats Pacquiao in Legendary Boxing Match In an epic boxing encounter, Juan Manuel Márquez defeated Manny Pacquiao in the sixth round, winning the WBO Champion of the Decade title and concluding their legendary four-bout rivalry.
• Tragic Plane Crash Kills Mexican Singer Jenni Rivera A devastating plane crash in northern Mexico resulted in the death of seven people, including renowned Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera. No survivors were found in the wreckage, which also claimed the lives of two pilots.
• Death of Sir Patrick Moore Renowned British astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore passed away at 89, concluding a remarkable 55-year tenure as presenter of the iconic television show 'The Sky at Night'.
• Violent Political Protests in Bangladesh Intense political unrest erupted in Bangladesh as protesters blocked roads nationwide, demanding an independent election supervision body. The government's response involved tear gas and rubber bullets, resulting in at least two immediate injuries and a reported 100 casualties.
• Ghana's Presidential Election Controversy Ghana's general election concluded with incumbent President John Mahama declared the winner, though the main opposition party immediately contested the results, alleging electoral fraud.
• Typhoon Bopha Threatens Philippines Former Typhoon Bopha was predicted to make another landfall in the Philippines, specifically targeting Luzon's northern island. Meteorologists warned of potential floods and landslides associated with the tropical storm.
• Romanian Parliamentary Elections Romania held parliamentary elections where the Social Liberal Union, led by Prime Minister Victor Ponta, secured a significant majority in both the Senate and Chamber of Deputies.
• Bus Accident in Guatemala A devastating bus crash in Chimaltenango, Guatemala, led to six fatalities and 41 injuries when the vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a gorge.

Events in 2012

December 09, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 2012

December 09, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cagliari - Chievo : 0 - 2
• Inter - Napoli : 2 - 1
• Palermo - Juventus : 0 - 1
• Pescara - Genoa : 2 - 0
• Siena - Catania : 1 - 3

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Lierse : 4 - 1
• Germinal - Club Brugge : 1 - 7

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hannover - Leverkusen : 3 - 2
• M'gladbach - Mainz : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Cottbus - Ingolstadt : 1 - 1
• Regensburg - Munich 1860 : 1 - 1
• St Pauli - Erzgebirge Aue : 0 - 3

December 09, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 344th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 2012 can also be written as 12/9/2012 in the US and as 9/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

Famous people died on December 09, 2012:

• Norman Joseph Woodland

  Norman Joseph Woodland was an American inventor who co-invented the barcode, a revolutionary technology that transformed retail, inventory...

• Patrick Moore

  Legendary British astronomer and television presenter who hosted 'The Sky at Night' for over 55 years, making him a pioneering science...

• Charles Rosen

  Distinguished American pianist, musicologist, and author known for his profound interpretations of classical music and scholarly writings on...

• Riccardo Schicchi

  Italian director and producer, co-founded diva futura (b. 1953).

• Alex Moulton

  English engineer and businessman, founded the moulton bicycle company (b. 1920).

• Jenni Rivera

  American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress (b. 1969).

• Béla Nagy Abodi

  Hungarian painter and academic (b. 1918).

• Ataa Oko

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on December 9th

December 09, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Ke$ha - Die Young
3. Maroon 5 - One More Night
4. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
5. Psy - Gangnam Style

December 09, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique
3. Miguel - Adorn
4. Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
5. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 09, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:36 am and setting at 02:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on December 09, 2012

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Someone born on December 09, 2012 is:

12 years 5 months old,

or 149 months and 4 days old,

or 648 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4538 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 2012?

There are 210 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 09, 2012.

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