Thursday January 12, 2017: on this day

January 12, 2017 was the 12th day of the year 2017, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 12, 2017 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 12, 2017, who was born and died on January 12, 2017, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 2017, which were the most popular songs (ex. Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane), movies (e.g. Thoroughbreds, directed by Cory Finley), TV series (e.g. Dead Silent) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 2017 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 12, 2017?


January 12, 2017 was a Thursday and it was the 12th day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 2017 can also be written as 1/12/2017 in the US and as 12/1/2017 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 2017 in January 2017 calendar

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January 12, 2017: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 12, 2017:

  • Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.
  • Cuba-united states relations - president barack obama announces that the "wet feet, dry feet" policy which allowed undocumented cuban immigrants to become permanent residents has been ended.
  • Barack obama announces that the policy of "wet feet, dry feet" has been ended. this policy previously allowed undocumented cuban immigrants to become permanent residents.
  • Operation atlantic resolve: 3000 u.s. troops have been deployed to poland in nato's operation atlantic resolve. while poland claims that the deployment was necessary to respond to russian military exercises close to its border and its intervention into ukraine, russia denies the move as a threat to national security and interests. (bbc),
  • As part of nato's operation atlantic resolve, 3,000 u.s. soldiers are currently stationed in poland. while poland claims that the deployment was necessary to respond to russian military exercises close to its border and its intervention into ukraine, russia denies the move as a threat to national security and national interests. (bbc),
  • European migration crisis: germany plans to begin deporting new migrants to greece in march. as per the eu's dublin regulation, asylum seekers have to apply for asylum in their home country.
  • Germany plans to begin deporting new migrants to greece in march. asylum seekers must apply for asylum in the country they have arrived, according to the eu's dublin regulation.
  • Seven years after the bodies of the lin family were discovered in sydney, robert xie was found guilty of their murders.
  • Cellebrite is a data extraction company that the u.s. government uses to extract data. it has been hacked and 900 gb of sensitive data leaked from its servers.
  • The president of the united states barack obama presents joe biden, his vice president, with the presidential medal of freedom with distinction. this is the first time this honor has been given by the president during his tenure.
  • Officially, the nfl's chargers team announced plans to relocate from san diego to los angeles. they will rename themselves the los angeles chargers. the team plans to play the next two seasons at carson's stubhub centre in california.

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January 12, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 12, 2017:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.27
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $118.89
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $63.06
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.45
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $167.77

Exchange Rates on January 12, 2017:

  • 1 USD = 0.9419 EUR
  • 1 USD = 114.74 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.8225 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.3364 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.3148 CAD

January 12, 2017: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Reading - QPR : 0 - 1
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January 12, 2017: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 12, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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January 12, 2017: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 12, 2017 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 2017 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 January 12, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:24 pm and setting at 07:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 14, 2016 while the next full moon would come on Feb 11, 2017.

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Who was born on January 12, 2017?


Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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January 12, 2017: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 7 years 2 months old,

or 86 months and 16 days old,

or 376 weeks

or 2632 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 2017.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 2017?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 2017?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on January 12, 2017.

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January 12, 2017: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 12, 2017:

  • Graham Taylor

    English football player and manager (b. 1944).

  • William Peter Blatty

    American author and screenwriter (d. 2017).

  • Bob Fisher
  • Frank Spellman
  • Martha Swope
  • Gianfranco Bettetini
  • Giulio Angioni
  • Eduardo Blasco Ferrer
  • Meir Banai
  • Faig Jabbarov
  • Rosemarie Lang

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

  • Williom Hewlett

    Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, a leading technology company.

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January 12, 2017: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 2017:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 2017: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 2017 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 12, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 2017 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 12, 2017: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 2017 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Black Beatles
  2. - Bad And Boujee
  3. - Starboy
  4. - Closer
  5. - 24K Magic

January 12, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 2017 was Black Beatles by Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 12, 2017: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 12, 2017 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Black Beatles
  2. - Bad And Boujee
  3. - Starboy
  4. - 24K Magic
  5. - Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)

January 12, 2017: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 12, 2017 was Chantaje by Shakira Featuring Maluma, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 12, 2017: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 12, 2017 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Chantaje
  2. - Shaky Shaky
  3. - Hasta El Amanecer
  4. - Safari
  5. - La Bicicleta

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January 12, 2017: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 2017 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Thoroughbreds

Thoroughbreds

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Cory Finley

Starring: Olivia Cooke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anton Yelchin, Paul Sparks

Country: United States of America

The Lost City of Z

The Lost City of Z

Release year: 2017

Directed by: James Gray

Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland

Country: United States of America

The Devil's Candy

The Devil's Candy

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Sean Byrne

Starring: Ethan Embry, Shiri Appleby, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Kiara Glasco

Country: United States of America

A Cure for Wellness

A Cure for Wellness

Release year: 2017

Written by:

Directed by: Gore Verbinski

Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi

Country: United States of America

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Release year: 2017

Directed by: Mario Van Peebles

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tom Sizemore, Thomas Jane, Matt Lanter

Country: United States of America

January 12, 2017: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 2017 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Dead Silent

Dead Silent

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Roger Cardinal

Rosario Tijeras

Rosario Tijeras

Release year: 2016

Directed by: Emilio Maille

White Rabbit Project

White Rabbit Project

Release year: 2016

Guyane

Guyane

Release year: 2016

Santa Clarita Diet

Santa Clarita Diet

Release year: 2017

Country: United States of America

January 12, 2017: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 12, 2017 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance

Hillbilly Elegy

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED BY THE TIMES "6 BOOKS to HELP UNDERSTAND Trump's WIN" AND SOON A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED RON HOWARD "You won't read a more important American book this year. "--The

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

A Man Called Ove

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Meet Ove, the New York Times Bestseller that has taken the world by storm. He is a curmudgeon, the kind of person who points out people he doesn't like as if they are burglars outside his bedroom window.

The Lose Your Belly Diet by Travis Stork

The Lose Your Belly Diet

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We want to be healthy. We want to be healthy. We want to shed that unwanted fat around our stomachs! With The Lose Your Belly Diet, we can accomplish all of these goals.

Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty

Truly Madly Guilty

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The #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller, FROM THE AUTHOR of BIG LITTLE LIES. Now an HBO series. Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award as Best FictionEntertainment Week's "Best Beach Bet"A USA Today Summer SelectionA Miami Herald Pick"Here's some of the …

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

The Girl on the Train

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#1 New York Times Bestseller USA Today Book of the Year is now a major motion movie starring Emily Blunt. Paula Hawkins' new novel Into the Water is coming May 2017. The

January 12, 2017: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 12, 2017 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on January 12, 2017?

On January 12, 2017 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 2017?

On January 12, 2017 the UK Prime Minister was Theresa May (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 2017?

On January 12, 2017 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of January. 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 January 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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What happened in 2017?

2017 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack: On the European coast of Bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 39 people were killed and 69 more injured when a gunman opened fire at a Istanbul nightclub. The incident occurred on the European coast. (BBC), (AP via ABC News Australia),
  • At least 7 people are killed and 17 more injured in a suicide car bomb blast and gunmen attack in Iraqi al-Qadisiya, west of Najaf. 29 people died yesterday in an explosion at a busy market near Baghdad, Iraq's capital. ISIS claims responsibility. (Reuters),

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What was the calendar for January 2017?

January 2017 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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