Tuesday March 13, 2012: on this day

March 13, 2012 was the 73rd day of the year 2012, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is March 13, 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 March 13, 2012, who was born and died on March 13, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 13, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are Young by Fun.), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Die Chefin) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 13th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 13, 2012?


March 13, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 73rd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 13, 2012 can also be written as 3/13/2012 in the US and as 13/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 13, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

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March 13, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 13, 2012:

  • The ''encyclopaedia britishnica'' has been discontinued after 244 years.
  • Syrian uprising: rebels in northern syria are being attacked by the syrian army; many people in idlib are said to have been killed in heavy shelling. rebels also kill at least 10 soldiers in an ambush in this area.
  • An attack on a bus in southwest ethiopia results in the death of 19 people.
  • According to the nigerian military boko haram is responsible for 1200 deaths since 2009.
  • As a result of the truce between israel militants in gaza strip, israeli-palestinian conflicts recede.
  • Afghanistan:
  • Students protest the killing of kandahar soldier by an american army member.
  • Taliban militants opened fire on a delegation from the afghan government visiting one of two villages where the massacre took place.
  • "encyclopaedia britannica", the oldest english-language encyclopedia, announced that it will stop producing printed editions and instead produce online versions.
  • "interviews before execution" is a chinese tv talk show that interviews death row prisoners shortly before execution. it was cancelled by a bbc documentary about the programme, which attracted international attention.
  • The united states, japan and the european union filed a complaint against china at wto over export restrictions for rare earth metals.
  • Jaguar land rover, an auto manufacturer, announces that it will hire 1,000 additional workers at its halewood plant on mersyside in england.
  • While most of the united states' largest financial institutions pass the federal reserve system stress test, citigroup, metlife and ally financial fail it, suntrust does not.
  • After the collision of an oil tanker and a ferry carrying 200 passengers, mv shariatpur 1, at least 30 people have been killed and many more are missing. it crashes on the meghna river, bangladesh's munshiganj district near dhaka.
  • A bus accident in a tunnel under the motorway near sierre, in the swiss canton valais, results in at least 28 belgians being killed.
  • The supreme court of argentina ruled that abortions after rape are not criminalized.
  • Pedro pimentel rios was sentenced to 6 060 years imprisonment for his participation in the dos erres massacre during the guatemalan civil conflict.
  • Six people were arrested by british police on suspicion that they are trying to pervert justice regarding phone hacking in media. rebekah brooks was a former executive at news international.
  • Bob carr, minister for foreign affairs, is sworn into office as a senator of australia. he replaces mark arbib representing new south wales.
  • Republican party presidential primaries
  • Voters in alabama and mississippi will head to the polls in primaries, with rick santorum winning both states.
  • Voters in hawaii and american samoa vote for mitt romney.
  • Harvard medical school conducted a study that found red meat has adverse health effects and increases mortality risk.
  • The 2012 ncaa men's division i basketball tournament begins with the first round in dayton
  • Dallas seavey is the youngest winner in sled dog racing at the iditarod trail sled dog race, which takes place in alaska.
  • Afghanistan:: students protest the killing of a soldier in kandahar by the united states army. (afp/reuters via abc news australia). taliban militants open fire upon an afghan delegation visiting one the villages where the massacre took place.
  • Republican party presidential primaries. voters in alabama and mississippi go to the polls for the primaries. rick santorum won in both states. (cnn). (usa today) voters in hawaii and american samoa head to the polls for caucuses. mitt romney won both.
  • The sierre coach crash kills 28 people, including 22 children.

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March 13, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on March 13, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.89
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $557.54
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $32.24
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $201.72

Exchange Rates on March 13, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 82.87 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9888 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9232 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3275 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 108.36 JPY

March 13, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Angers : 2 - 0
  • Le Havre - Sedan : 0 - 0
  • Le Mans - Nantes : 0 - 0
  • Reims - Laval : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Cardiff - Hull : 0 - 3
  • Derby - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 0
  • Doncaster - Reading : 1 - 1
  • Leicester - Birmingham : 3 - 1

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

  • AFC Telford United - Kidderminster : 2 - 1
  • Cambridge - Barrow : 1 - 0
  • Darlington - Luton : 1 - 1
  • Ebbsfleet - Wrexham : 0 - 5
  • Grimsby - York : 2 - 3

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Ross County - Morton : 2 - 2
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March 13, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 13, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on March 13th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 13, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 13, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 March 13, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 12:31 am and setting at 11:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 2012.

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Who was born on March 13, 2012?


Famous people born on March 13, 2012:

  • Aoife Foden

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Whose famous birthday is on March 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 13th:

  • Kaya Scodelario
    Kaya Scodelario

    Kaya scodelario is a british tv actress known for her role as effy stonem in the tv series skins.

  • Pascal Légitimus
    Pascal Légitimus

    French comedian and actor.

  • Pierre Niney
    Pierre Niney

    French stage and film actor, member of the coma(c)die-franassaise.

  • Deborah Raffin
    Deborah Raffin

    American actress and producer (d.2012).

  • Julia Migenes
    Julia Migenes

    American actresses and sopranos.

  • Joseph Mascolo
    Joseph Mascolo

    American actor.

  • April Matson
    April Matson

    American singer and actress.

  • Tim Story
    Tim Story

    American producer and director.

  • Lucy Fry
    Lucy Fry

    Tv actress.

  • Emile Hirsch
    Emile Hirsch

    Emile hirsch is an american actor known for his roles in films such as into the wild and the girl next door.

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March 13, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years and 15 days old,

or 144 months and 15 days old,

or 628 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4398 days old,

if you were born on March 13, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 2012?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 13th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 13, 2012.

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March 13, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 13, 2012:

  • Michel Duchaussoy
  • Julius Depaoli
  • Frank Jordan
  • Hans Ludvig Martensen
  • Jacques Villiers
  • Jock Hobbs
  • Teresa Pàmies
  • Domitila Barrios

What famous deaths happened on March 13th?

Famous deaths on March 13th:

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Maureen Stapleton
    Maureen Stapleton

    American actress with a talent for comedy.

  • Betsy Blair
    Betsy Blair

    American actress on stage and film, (born in 1923).

  • Clarence Darrow
    Clarence Darrow

    American lawyer, best known for his "scopes trial" in 1925, where he defended william jennings bryan.

  • Lucille Ricksen
    Lucille Ricksen

    American actress (born in 1909).

  • Breeonna Taylor

    African American emergency room technician who became a symbol of police brutality and racial injustice.

  • Ivo Andric

    Nobel Prize-winning Yugoslav novelist known for works like 'The Bridge on the Drina'.

  • Andric Ivo

    Yugoslav novelist and politician who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961.

  • Elihu Thomson

    Co-founder of General Electric and inventor in the field of electrical engineering.

  • Hilery Putnam

    Renowned for his work in philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and mathematics.

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March 13, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 13, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 12th and March 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 13, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 13, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 13, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are Young
  2. - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) youtube
  3. - Set Fire To The Rain
  4. - Glad You Came
  5. - Part Of Me

March 13, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 13, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 13, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love On Top
  2. - The Motto
  3. - Strip
  4. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  5. - Make Me Proud

March 13, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 13, 2012 was Las Cosas Pequenas by Prince Royce, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

March 13, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 13, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Las Cosas Pequenas
  2. - Intentalo
  3. - Llamada de Mi Ex
  4. - Dutty Love
  5. - Lovumba (Prestige)

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March 13, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 13, 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

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

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

March 13, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 13, 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:

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

Release year: 2012

Les hommes de l'ombre

Les hommes de l'ombre

Release year: 2012

Touch

Touch

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Minh Nguyen

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

March 13, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 13, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Victims by Jonathan Kellerman

Victims

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"Jonathan Kellerman's latest brings not only his A-game but also takes it to a whole new level. .

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

The Lucky One

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Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author of 14 books, tells the story of a man who had to deal with death and found the love of his dreams in his 14th book.

Quiet by Susan Cain

Quiet

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The Quiet Revolution started with the book. At least one third of people we know are introverts. These are those who listen more than they speak; who invent and create, but hate speaking.

Death Comes To Pemberley by P. D. James

Death Comes To Pemberley

By:

After six years of marriage, Elizabeth & Darcy have created a happy, peaceful life for their family at Darcy's estate, Pemberley.

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.

March 13, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 13, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chaos Rings II

Chaos Rings II

Platform: iOS, Android, PS Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix

The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles

The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Nordic Games

Cherry Tree High Comedy Club

Cherry Tree High Comedy Club

Platform: Windows PC

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Capcom

Emo Ray vs the Intergalactic Teddy Bears

Emo Ray vs the Intergalactic Teddy Bears

Platform: PlayStation Home

Genre: Open world

Publisher: Sony

Angry Birds Star Wars

Angry Birds Star Wars

Platform: Android, iOS, BlackBerry 10,[1] Windows Phone, Microsoft Windows, Windows 8, OS X, Facebook, BlackBerry Tablet OS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii, Wii U, Ninte

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment (in conjunction with LucasArts), Activision (PS3/PS4/Vita/X360/Xbox One/Wii/Wii U/3DS)

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Who was the US President on March 13, 2012?

On March 13, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 13, 2012?

On March 13, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 13, 2012?

On March 13, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about March 13th?

March 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of March. 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 March 13th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: according to the sohr, russian air strikes and syrian government shelling have occurred in idlib province. this was the first such raids after a september truce agreement. at least 15 civilians were killed, including eight children, and around 60 others were injured.
  • 2018 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. maoists set fire to a mine-protected vehicle belonging to crpf personnel.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least one person dies and eight others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a bus carrying kabul government employees.

Find out more about March 13th

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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 March 2012?

March 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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