What happened on Sunday April 15, 2012?

About April 15th, 2012, in brief:

  • Historical events: Heavily armed Taliban insurgents launch sophisticated, coordinated attacks targeting multiple international embassies, NATO headquarters, military bases, and the Afghan parliament in central Kabul.
  • Day of the week: April 15th, 2012 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: We Are Young by Fun.
  • Popular movie: The Avengers directed by Joss Whedon

More about April 15th, 2012? See below for more news and curiosities on April 15th, 2012.

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April 15, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 15, 2012:

  • Taliban Coordinated Attacks in Kabul Heavily armed Taliban insurgents launch sophisticated, coordinated attacks targeting multiple international embassies, NATO headquarters, military bases, and the Afghan parliament in central Kabul.
  • Boston Marathon Bombing A tragic terrorist attack occurred at the Boston Marathon, resulting in multiple casualties and injuries, marking a significant moment of violence in American history.
  • South Sudan-Sudan Border Conflict Escalating tensions between South Sudan and Sudan, with military confrontations and aerial bombings at the contested border region of Heglig.
  • Prison Break in Pakistan Nearly 400 Islamist militants successfully escaped from a northwestern Pakistan prison following an insurgent attack, raising significant security concerns.
  • Titanic Centennial Commemoration Global events and ceremonies mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, remembering one of the most famous maritime disasters in history.
  • China's Yuan Trading Reforms China relaxes currency controls, allowing the Yuan to trade against the US dollar with an expanded range, signaling economic liberalization.
  • US Secret Service Scandal 11 Secret Service agents placed on leave for alleged inappropriate conduct during President Obama's visit to the Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia.

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April 15, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 15, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - Hoffenheim : 0 - 0
  • M'gladbach - FC Koln : 3 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Munich 1860 : 2 - 2
  • Ingolstadt - Karlsruhe : 2 - 1
  • Paderborn - Cottbus : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Mallorca : 1 - 0
  • Betis - Osasuna : 1 - 0
  • Espanol - Valencia : 4 - 0
  • Malaga - Sociedad : 1 - 1
  • Vallecano - Ath Madrid : 0 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Celta - La Coruna : 2 - 3
  • Gimnastic - Alcorcon : 0 - 2
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What day of the week was April 15, 2012?


April 15, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 106th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 2012 can also be written as 4/15/2012 in the US and as 15/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

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April 15, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 15, 2012:

  • Murray Rose

    Murray Rose was an exceptional Australian Olympic swimmer who won three gold medals at ages 16 and 20, becoming the youngest triple gold...

  • Paul Bogart

    Renowned American film and television director known for his work in theater and entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.

  • Dwayne Schintzius

    American basketball player and coach who played in the NBA, known for his height and distinctive playing style.

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April 15, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 15, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 9th and April 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 15, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

  1. - We Are Young youtube
  2. - Boyfriend youtube
  3. - Somebody That I Used To Know youtube
  4. - Glad You Came youtube
  5. - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) youtube

April 15, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

  1. - Love On Top
  2. - The Motto
  3. - Climax
  4. - Birthday Cake
  5. - Strip
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April 15, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 15, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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April 15, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 15, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 April 15, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 03:14 am and setting at 03:28 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on April 15, 2012?


Someone born on April 15, 2012 is:

13 years 1 month old,

or 157 months

or 682 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4778 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 2012?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 15, 2012.

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