Monday April 16, 2012: on this day

April 16, 2012 was the 107th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 2012, who was born and died on April 16, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 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. Any Day Now) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 2012?


April 16, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 107th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 2012 can also be written as 4/16/2012 in the US and as 16/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

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April 16, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 2012:

  • Uprising in syria:
  • As the first un military observers arrive at damascus to observe a fragile ceasefire, un secretary-general ban ki-moon calls for a maximum level of restraint from the syrian regime.
  • As violence escalates despite u.n observers arriving to monitor cease-fire, at least 55 people have been reported dead, 26 of them in idlib.
  • After the recent coup, military leaders and political parties in guinea-bissau announce formation of a transitional national council.
  • Two children are injured and a six-year old boy is killed when a militant throws an explosive hand grenade at a school co-educational near peshawar in northwest pakistan.
  • 35 years after its original release, the bbc banned the song ampquotgod save the queenampquot by the sex pistols. this will be in time for june's diamond jubilee.
  • Jim yong kim has been elected president of the world bank.
  • Cristina fernandez de kirchner, president of argentina, submits a bill to congress that would nationalize 51% of ypf.
  • Chile's valparaiso was rocked by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake at 23 miles (37 km) depth.
  • Australia eases myanmar sanctions following political reforms in myanmar. this includes by-elections earlier in the month in which aung san suu kyi, the opposition leader, won dozens more seats.
  • The u.s. military's top officer martin dempsey speaks of being ampquotembarrassedampquot and tells a pentagon news conference ampquotwe let the boss downampquot in relation to allegations that united states secret service agents habitually associated with prostitutes in colombia. according to george e. little, a pentagon spokesperson, the number of involved military staff could be higher than the five initially reported.
  • After protesters attacked and injured the soldier, an israeli soldier struck a pro-palestinian foreign activist with his gun. the danish ambassador to israel demanded an explanation.
  • Anders behring breivik is the confessed accomplice in the norway attack of 2011.
  • Two girls were murdered in krailling (bavaria) by a man who was sentenced to life imprisonment
  • The european court of human rights ruled that russia violated the rights of ten family members of victims of 1940 katyn massacre and described the massacre as war crime.
  • Crown prince willem-alexander (heir to the dutch throne) purchases a villa in kranidi, greece, for eur4.5million. it is located near the home of russian president-elect vladimir putin.
  • Fabrice muamba is released from hospital following a cardiac arrest that occurred during an fa cup match.
  • Syrian uprising: un secretary-general ban ki-moon calls for "maximum restraint" by the syrian regime, as the first un military observers arrive at damascus to observe a fragile ceasefire. (the daily telegraph), (fox news), (los angeles times). violence continues to rise despite u.n. observers arriving to monitor a ceasefire.
  • The 2012 pulitzer prize winners are announced
  • The trial for anders behring breivik, the perpetrator of the 2011 norway attacks, begins in oslo, norway.
  • The pulitzer prize winners were announced, it was the first time since 1977 that no book won the fiction prize.

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April 16, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 16, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.24
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $610.06
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.99
  • General Electric GE: opens at $18.98
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $204.74

Exchange Rates on April 16, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 80.42 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9996 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9151 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3157 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 105.63 JPY

April 16, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Dresden - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Getafe - Sevilla : 5 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Nantes - Reims : 2 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Rennes - Nice : 3 - 1
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April 16, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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 16, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 16, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on April 16, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:43 am and setting at 04:28 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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Who was born on April 16, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Charlie Chaplin
    Charlie Chaplin

    Legendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on April 16th

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April 16, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years and 4 days old,

or 144 months and 4 days old,

or 626 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4387 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 2012?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 16, 2012.

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April 16, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 2012:

  • George Kunda

    Zambian lawyer and politician, 11th vice-president of zambia (b. 1956).

  • Carlo Petrini

    An italian news reporter who fled italy with his family after a 1985 scandal.

  • Sári Barabás

    Hungarian soprano (b. 1914).

  • Marian Biskup

    Polish author and academic (b. 1922).

  • Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller

    Danish businessman (b. 1913).

  • Alan Hacker

    English clarinet player and conductor (b. 1938).

  • Ngô Đình Lệ Quyên
  • Edo Benedetti
  • Alfred Frank Millidge
  • Marcelo Alfaro
  • Ernest Callenbach
  • Teddy Charles
  • Graham Simpson

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 16th

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April 16, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 2012:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 2012:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 16, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are Young
  2. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  3. - Glad You Came
  4. - What Makes You Beautiful
  5. - Boyfriend

April 16, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 16, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love On Top
  2. - Climax
  3. - Birthday Cake
  4. - The Motto
  5. - UP!

April 16, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 16, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 16, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  2. - Intentalo
  3. - Dutty Love
  4. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  5. - Amor Confuso

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April 16, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 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

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Gary Ross

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci

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

April 16, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Travis Fine

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Release year: 2012

Starring: Ashley Clements

Country: United States of America

The Client List

The Client List

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Eric Laneuville

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

Release year: 2012

April 16, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games

By:

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.

Stay Close by Harlan Coben

Stay Close

By:

Megan, a suburban soccer mom, believes that the past is never really gone Megan once walked on wild side.

Imagine by Jonah Lehrer

Imagine

By:

The author had fabricated several parts and the book was pulled off shelves. ISBN number is 9780547386072.

Drift by Rachel Maddow

Drift

By:

This #1 New York Times Bestseller charts America's dangerous descent into perpetual war. Rachel Maddow's Drift is written with intelligence and bracing wit.

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

April 16, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deer Drive Legends

Deer Drive Legends

Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, Wii, WiiWare

Genre: Sports (Hunting)

Publisher: Maximum Games

Battleloot Adventure

Battleloot Adventure

Platform: iOS, Android, Windows Phone

Genre: tactical role-playing, single-player video game

Publisher: Digital Tales

Doctor Who: Worlds in Time

Doctor Who: Worlds in Time

Platform: Adobe Flash

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Sega

Autumn Dynasty

Autumn Dynasty

Platform: iOS,[1] Android,[2] BlackBerry

Ben 10: Omniverse

Ben 10: Omniverse

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action-brawlers, Fighting

Publisher: D3 Publisher Bandai Namco Games

history

Who was the US President on April 16, 2012?

On April 16, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 2012?

On April 16, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 2012?

On April 16, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

Find out more about April 16th

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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 April 2012?

April 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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