Friday February 03, 2012: on this day

February 03, 2012 was the 34th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 03, 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 03, 2012, who was born and died on February 03, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 03, 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 3rd, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 03, 2012?


February 03, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 34th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 2012 can also be written as 2/3/2012 in the US and as 3/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

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February 03, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 03, 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.
  • Protests in egypt:
  • Two protesters are killed by egyptian police in suez. this is the first death to be recorded during protests over clashes at the port said stadium.
  • Similar protests in cairo have left nearly 400 people injured.
  • Five people are killed in clashes in port said, and 1,700 others are injured.
  • Following a taliban attack on the kurram agency, seven soldiers from pakistan's army were killed and three more were injured.
  • According to the syrian observatory for human rights, more than 100 people were killed by shelling in homs.
  • Malev, a hungarian airline, has ceased operations due to unpaid debts.
  • Positive jobs information has prompted stock prices to rise in the united states. the nasdaq composite reached its highest level since 2000, while the dow jones industrial average is nearing 2008 levels.
  • The united states saw employers add more than 240,000 jobs in january, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%. this is the lowest percentage in three years.
  • Officials from papua new guinea's maritime safety agency estimate that 100 people were aboard the ferry mv rabaul queen, which sank off the northeast coast yesterday.
  • Rising floodwaters force thousands of australians to evacuate northern new south wales, queensland and parts of queensland. (aap via melbourne herald-sun),
  • After a train carrying passengers collided in kamrup, india's assam state, at least three people were killed and 50 others were injured.
  • Heavy snowfall has caused closures of roads in colorado, the us state.
  • The extraordinary chambers in the courts of cambodia increase the sentence of kang kek iew or duch to life for managing the tuol sleng prison camps under the khmer rouge.
  • Major general michael linnington orders the execution of a court martial against bradley manning, an american private who allegedly leaked hundreds of thousands of documents to wikileaks.
  • Us federal prosecutors drop an investigation into lance armstrong, the cycling champion, for alleged performance-enhancing substances.
  • Chris huhne, secretary of state in the united kingdom for energy and climate change, has resigned after the crown prosecution service announced that it would bring charges against him and his spouse over claims that she had accepted penalty points for speeding.
  • John terry is removed as england's national football team captain by the football association following allegations that he racial abused anton ferdinand during a match.
  • According to the daily mail, the record for the most water skiers pulled by one boat (145) was broken.
  • Egyptian protests: two protesters are shot and killed by police in egypt. this is the first death to be recorded during protests over the port said stadium clashes. similar protests take place in cairo, in which nearly 400 people are hurt. (bbc). five people are killed and more than 1,700 are injured in clashes that erupted in port said.
  • Bahrainis protest peacefully in manama, calling for political reforms and the release of political prisoners.

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February 03, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 03, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.24
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $457.30
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.14
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.93

Exchange Rates on February 03, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 76.6 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9932 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9179 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.303 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 100.77 JPY

February 03, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Nurnberg - Dortmund : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Dresden - Greuther Furth : 3 - 1
  • Duisburg - Frankfurt FSV : 1 - 2
  • Paderborn - Union Berlin : 3 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Villarreal B - Barcelona B : 0 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Heerenveen - Roda : 4 - 3
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February 03, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd 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 03, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 3rd, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 03, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 03, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 03, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 01:13 pm and setting at 04:27 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 03, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on February 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 3rd:

  • Daddy Yankee
    Daddy Yankee

    Daddy yankee is a puerto rican reggaeton rapper known for popularizing reggaeton music worldwide and for hits like 'gasolina' and...

  • Isla Fisher
    Isla Fisher

    Isla fisher is a scottish-australian actress known for her roles in movies such as wedding crashers and confessions of a shopaholic.

  • Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner

    Blythe danner is an american actress known for her work in film, television, and theater, and for being the mother of actress gwyneth...

  • Morgan Fairchild
    Morgan Fairchild

    American actress, best known for her underwear and seductive roles in tv series like "search for tomorrow", 1971, "dallas," 1978 and...

  • Paul Auster
    Paul Auster

    American director and author whose writings combine absurdism, reality, crime fiction and the search to identity and personal meaning in...

  • Nathan Lane
    Nathan Lane

    American actor.

  • Sean Kingston
    Sean Kingston

    Jamaican/american singer/rapper.

  • Maura Tierney
    Maura Tierney

    Maura Tierney is an American actress known for her roles in ER and The Affair.

  • Michael Cimino
    Michael Cimino

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

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February 03, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 25 days old,

or 633 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4437 days old,

if you were born on February 03, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 2012?

There are 312 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 3rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 03, 2012.

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February 03, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 03, 2012:

  • Ben Gazzara

    American actor, singer, and director (d. 2012).

  • Norton Zinder

    Norton Zinder was a geneticist known for his discovery of genetic transduction in bacteria.

  • Terence Hildner

    American general (b. 1962).

  • Zalman King

    American actor, director, and producer (b. 1942).

  • Toh Chin Chye

    Singaporean academic and politician, 1st deputy prime minister of singapore (b. 1921).

  • Raj Kanwar

    Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1961).

  • Andrzej Szczeklik

    Polish physician and academic (b. 1938).

  • Ada Turci
  • Veniero Di Petta
  • John Christopher
  • Samuel Youd

What famous deaths happened on February 3rd?

Famous deaths on February 3rd:

  • Lana Clarkson
    Lana Clarkson

    American actress and model (born 1962).

  • Maria Schneider
    Maria Schneider

    Maria schneider was a french actress known for her role in the controversial film last tango in paris.

  • Audrey Meadows
    Audrey Meadows

    American actress, alice - the honeymooners, dies at the age of 69.

  • Joe Alaskey
    Joe Alaskey

    American actor (b. 1952).

  • Mary Healy
    Mary Healy

    New orleans, louisiana -- actress (2nd fiddle, he married his wife).

  • Nancy Kulp
    Nancy Kulp

    Harrisburg, pennsylvania -- actress (miss hashaway-beverly hillbillies).

  • Joahan Gutenberg

    Inventor of the printing press.

  • Tullio Campagnolo

    Inventor of the quick-release skewer for bicycle wheels.

  • Ranald Boyd

    Renowned physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Kyrstal Lyne

    American actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 3rd

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February 03, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 03, 2012:

  • Japan - the festival of Setsubun before spring.
  • United States - Four Chaplains Day.
  • Mozambique - Heroes' Day.

Saints celebrated on February 03, 2012:

  • Saints Berlindis, Celsa and Nona.
  • Saint Blaise, Catholics visit churches to have their throats blessed.
  • Saint Ansgar, patron saint of Denmark
  • Saint Werburgh
  • Saint Hadelin (+690)
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February 03, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 03, 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 03, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 2012 was Set Fire To The Rain by Adele, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

February 03, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 03, 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 03, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 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 03, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 03, 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 03, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 03, 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 03, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 03, 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 03, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 03, 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 03, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 03, 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 03, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 03, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Litigators by John Grisham

The Litigators

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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.

The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

The Best of Me

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"Everyone believed that infinite love was possible. It was something she believed in when she was 18 years old. "High school students Amanda Collier (high school) and Dawson Cole (high school) fell in love, deeply and irrevocably, in the spring …

Ameritopia by Mark Levin

Ameritopia

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

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.

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 …

February 03, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 03, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Story

Dragon Story

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Life simulation game

Big Top Ballet

Big Top Ballet

Platform: iOS, Mac OS, Google Chrome, Android

Genre: Art Game

Publisher: VectorBloom

Labyrinth no Kanata

Labyrinth no Kanata

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action role-playing game Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Konami

Diabolical Pitch

Diabolical Pitch

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action, sports

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; Wii; Wii U; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Who was the US President on February 03, 2012?

On February 03, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 03, 2012?

On February 03, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 03, 2012?

On February 03, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 3rd?

February 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - French air force mirage 2000 fighter aircrafts struck a convoy consisting of approximately 40 pickups belonging to an armed group who entered northern chad via libya at the request of chadian authorities.
  • 2018 - The london-based syrian observatory for human rights reports on the shooting down of a sukhoi su-25 su-25 aircraft by unidentified rebel groups over idlib governorate. it was also reported that its pilot was also killed. although the pilot managed to escape with his parachute, he was shot and killed while fighting with a pistol in an attempt to avoid capture. no groups claim responsibility. this version of events is supported by the russian ministry of defence.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). according to afghan police, eight members of their force were killed at a faryab province checkpoint by the taliban.

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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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