Thursday February 02, 2012: on this day

February 02, 2012 was the 33rd day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 02, 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 February 02, 2012, who was born and died on February 02, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 02, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Set Fire To The Rain by Adele), 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 February 2nd, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 02, 2012?


February 02, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 33rd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 2012 can also be written as 2/2/2012 in the US and as 2/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

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February 02, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 02, 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.
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  • In response to recent violence, the mexican army sent 4,000 soldiers to michoacan.
  • With 350 passengers, the ferry mv rabaul queen crashes off the coast of papua new guinea. nearby commercial vessels rescue 238 people from deep sea.
  • A recent cold snap has resulted in the deaths of more than 110 people across europe.
  • Floods in australia
  • Residents of the australian towns of bellingen, moree and new south wales have been warned to be prepared to evacuate in case of heavy rain.
  • The queensland town of mitchell declares a disaster. the maranoa river is expected to rise to a height of 9 metres.
  • South sudan is requested to assist the people's republic of china in obtaining the release of 29 chinese workers who have been held in sudan for five consecutive days.
  • The corruption charges against brian burke, former premier of western australia, have been dropped.
  • The supreme court of india has cancelled 122 telecom licenses that were granted during the 2008 sale in the middle of a corruption scandal involving a. raja, a former minister.
  • For insulting islam, adel imam, an egyptian comedian, is sentenced to three years in prison. ( (''the guardian''))
  • Kamal ganzouri, the prime minister of egypt, calls an emergency cabinet meeting to address the port said stadium clashes that resulted at least in 74 deaths.
  • Kuwaiti voters vote in a parliamentary election.
  • Prince william is visiting the falkland islands to serve as a royal air force search-and-rescue pilot. his deployment occurs at a time when tensions are high between the united kingdom, argentina and the sovereignty of the islands.
  • Sam gagner, edmonton oilers' player who scored 8 points against the chicago blackhawks, becomes the 13th nhl player to achieve this feat. this feat has been achieved for the first time since 1989.
  • Floods in australia: residents of australian towns bellingen, moree and new south wales have been warned to plan to evacuate due to heavy rain. (the australian) a disaster has been declared in mitchell, queensland. the maranoa river is expected to reach 9 metres.
  • French appeals court confirms conviction of church of scientology for fraud in 2009

February 02, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 02, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 02, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.28
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $455.90
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.90
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.85
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.72

Exchange Rates on February 02, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 76.21 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.999 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9167 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3018 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 100.18 JPY

February 02, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Novara - Chievo : 1 - 2

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Besiktas - Mersin Idman Yurdu : 0 - 1
  • Manisaspor - Eskisehirspor : 2 - 3
  • Samsunspor - Fenerbahce : 3 - 1
  • Sivasspor - Kayserispor : 1 - 1
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February 02, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 02, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 2nd, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 02, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 02, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 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 February 02, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 12:22 pm and setting at 03:38 am.

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 February 02, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on February 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 2nd:

  • Gale Gordon
    Gale Gordon

    Gale gordon was an american actor known for his roles in television and radio, particularly for his work on the lucy show and here's lucy.

  • Gemma Arterton
    Gemma Arterton

    Gemma arterton is a british actress known for her roles in blockbuster films such as 'quantum of solace' and 'prince of persia: the sands of...

  • David Jason
    David Jason

    British comedian, jason is featured on tv's "open all hours" and the "only fools and horses" tv series.

  • Jascha Heifetz
    Jascha Heifetz

    Lithuanian-american musician, who was world-famous for his solo playing with all the great orchestras around the globe.

  • Stan Getz
    Stan Getz

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- jazz tenor saxophonist (benny goodman and jimmy dorsey).

  • Ina Garten
    Ina Garten

    American tv personality and author.

  • Abba Eban
    Abba Eban

    Israeli politician and diplomat, as well as a scholar of hebrew and arabic languages.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jennifer Westfeldt
    Jennifer Westfeldt

    American screenwriter and actress.

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February 02, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 17 days old,

or 632 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4429 days old,

if you were born on February 02, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 2012?

There are 320 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 2nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 02, 2012.

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February 02, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 02, 2012:

  • George Esper

    American journalist and academic (b. 1932).

  • Dorothy Gilman

    American author (d. 2012).

  • James F. Lloyd

    American pilot and politician (b. 1922).

  • Joyce Barkhouse

    Canadian author (b. 1913).

  • Frederick William Danker

    American lexicographer and scholar (b. 1920).

  • Elwyn Friedrich
  • Leif Olsen
  • Gianfranco Pardi
  • Luis Javier Garrido
  • Alfonso Nieto Tamargo
  • Jorge Glusberg

What famous deaths happened on February 2nd?

Famous deaths on February 2nd:

  • Boris Karloff
    Boris Karloff

    Boris karloff was a british actor known for his portrayal of frankenstein's monster in the 1931 film 'frankenstein' and for his work in...

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Wendy Barrie
    Wendy Barrie

    British-american actress.

  • Barry Morse
    Barry Morse

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1918).

  • Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence

    Donald pleasence was an english actor known for his role as dr.

  • Bob Elliott
    Bob Elliott

    Bob elliott was an american comedian known for his work as one half of the comedy duo bob and ray.

  • Vijay Arora
    Vijay Arora

    Indian actor in television and film (born 1944).

  • Bert Parks
    Bert Parks

    American actor, singer, television personality; miss america telecast presenter (b. 1914).

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February 02, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 02, 2012:

  • Ancient Latvia - Veja Diena observed.
  • St. Adelbald
  • Catholicism - Candlemas, The Presentation of the Lord, The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, World Day for Consecrated Life (also February 3 in the United States).
  • United States and Canada - Groundhog Day.
  • Scotland - A quarter day in the Christian calendar (due to Candlemas).
  • Paganism - Imbolc (in northern hemisphere), Lughnasadh (in southern hemisphere).
  • Czech Republic - Hromnice.
  • St. Cornelius
  • France - CrOpe Day.

Observances on February 02, 2012:

  • World Wetlands Day
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February 02, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 02, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 02, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 2012 was Set Fire To The Rain by Adele, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 02, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 02, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Set Fire To The Rain
  2. - We Found Love
  3. - Good Feeling
  4. - Turn Me On
  5. - The One That Got Away

February 02, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 2012 was Make Me Proud by Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 02, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 02, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Make Me Proud
  2. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  3. - Party
  4. - Dance (A$$)
  5. - Ni**as in Paris

February 02, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 02, 2012 was El Verdadero Amor Perdona by Mana Featuring Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 02, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 02, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  2. - Te Quiero A Morir
  3. - Promise
  4. - Las Cosas Pequenas
  5. - We Found Love

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February 02, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 02, 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

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

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

February 02, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 02, 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

Smash

Smash

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

February 02, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 02, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Death Of Kings by Bernard Cornwell

Death Of Kings

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In the thrilling sixth volume in the bestselling Saxon Tales series, the fate of a young nation is in the hands a reluctant soldier.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

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The nation of Panem is a shining Capitol that lies within the ruin of an area once called North America. It is surrounded by twelve outlying areas. The districts waged war against the Capitol long ago and were defeated.

Gideon'S Corpse by Douglas Preston

Gideon'S Corpse

By:

A nuclear scientist in high office becomes insane and holds a family member hostage. One of them is killed and the standoff escalates.

The Litigators by John Grisham

The Litigators

By:

Finley & Figg partners often refer to themselves "boutique" law firms. Boutique means chic, select, and wealthy. Wally Figg and Oscar Finley are not all of these.

Darth Plagueis by James Luceno

Darth Plagueis

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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.

February 02, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 02, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Confrontation

Confrontation

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing game

Publisher: Focus Home Interactive

Bravely Default

Bravely Default

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Square Enix; INT Nintendo

E.X. Troopers

E.X. Troopers

Platform: Nintendo 3DS PlayStation 3

Genre: Action, Third-person shooter

Publisher: Capcom

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Gust Co. Ltd.; WW Koei Tecmo

DJMax Technika Tune

DJMax Technika Tune

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: SK Pentavision; NA Pentavision Global; JP CyberFront

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Who was the US President on February 02, 2012?

On February 02, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 02, 2012?

On February 02, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 02, 2012?

On February 02, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 2nd?

February 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of February. 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 February 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Moro conflict: patikul and sulu shootout: five soldiers, three militants, and several other people were killed in an attack in patikul (sulu), in the philippines.
  • 2018 - Relations china-united kingdom: in the midst of perceived erosion in freedoms in hong kong and britain, prime minister theresa may ends a three-day visit in china. it is estimated that there were ps9 billion worth of trade agreements.
  • 2017 - Relations between georgia and the european union: the european parliament unanimously approved visa-free schengen for georgia.

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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 February 2012?

February 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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