Wednesday November 21, 2012: on this day

November 21, 2012 was the 326th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is November 21, 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 November 21, 2012, who was born and died on November 21, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 21, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. One More Night by Maroon 5), movies (e.g. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, directed by Peter Jackson), TV series (e.g. Euphoria) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 21st, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 21, 2012?


November 21, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 326th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 21, 2012 can also be written as 11/21/2012 in the US and as 21/11/2012 in UK and Europe.

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November 21, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 21, 2012:

  • At 7:00 pm local time, the ceasefire between israel & hamas was announced by mohamed kamel amr, egyptian foreign minister, and hillary clinton, secretary of state.
  • On tuesday, more than 160 rockets were launched into israel, killing one soldier and one civilian. one rocket from gaza was fired near bethlehem in the west bank. israel also killed 31 palestinians in drones and airstrikes, including civilians.
  • A bomb was thrown onto a tel aviv bus, injuring at least 28 people. three of them were seriously injured. the explosion was claimed by hamas and celebrations are taking place in gaza.
  • The facebook, twitter and linkedin accounts of israeli deputy prime minister silvan shalom were hacked and filled in with pro-palestine status updates. zcompanyhackingcrew claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • Turkey requests patriot missiles be deployed on its territory bordering syria in the syrian civil war. (reuters) as fighting continues, syrian warplanes bomb suburbs of damascus. (rte) (times live south africa). in aleppo, an airstrike kills 40 people.
  • Turkey requests that patriot missiles be deployed on its territory near the border with syria.
  • As fighting continues, syrian warplanes bombard the suburbs surrounding damascus.
  • Aleppo: 40 people are killed when an airstrike bombs a hospital.
  • Conflict in 2012 east dr congo:: hundreds surrender to m23 rebels at a goma stadium. the stadium was captured by rebel forces on november 20.
  • At a stadium in goma, hundreds of police officers and soldiers surrender to the m23 rebels. the stadium was captured by rebel forces on november 20.
  • Libyan factional fighting 2011-2012: unidentified gunmen kill faraj al-deirsy, benghazi's police chief, in front of his house in the latest attack on security officials in libya’s second-largest city.
  • In the latest attack on security officials in libya's second-largest city, benghazi, unidentified gunmen shot and killed faraj al-deirsy, benghazi's police chief.
  • Tim pat coogan is banned by the united states. he is one of ireland's most well-known historians and an authority on michael collins and eamon de valera. his book tour was cancelled as a result. this is described as a huge blow to dan rooney, united states ambassador to ireland.
  • Will rogers world airport, oklahoma, has been closed after wayne coyne discovered a golden-painted object in his luggage. frightened staff mistakenly believe the object to be a live bomb.
  • Mount tongariro on new zealand's north island erupts for its second eruption in as many months. rescue efforts are underway on the tongariro alpine crossing.
  • A military antonov aircraft crashes in sana'a. the plane was carrying 10 people, including five military officers.
  • India executes ajmal kasab, one of the only survivors from the 2008 mumbai attacks. after his mercy petition is denied, he is executed.
  • Hector camacho, a professional puerto rican boxer, is repeatedly shot in bayamon (puerto rico). camacho's driver is also killed in the attack. camacho was wounded in the neck, face, and chest. he was taken to st. paul's hospital rio piedras where he was declared to be in critical condition.
  • President of ireland michael d. higgins requests an investigation into savita halappanavar's death to satisfy the needs of a "concerned general" as savita's husband praveen fights against ireland's government. he also calls on the health service executive to hold a sworn public inquiry into his wife's death. he believes it was due to her refusing an abortion.
  • Jesse jackson jr. resigns as u.s. congressman due to his health issues and federal criminal investigation into his activities.
  • Toshiba corporation has unveiled a robot they believe will aid in nuclear disasters. it could be used to enter the fukushima daiichi nuclear power plant, which was crippled by the fukushima daiichi nuclear disaster.
  • Chelsea f.c. fires roberto di matteo after a 2012-13 uefa champions league defeat 0-3 to juventus f.c. they were in danger of being the first group stage title holders to be eliminated. chelsea won their first ever champions league title last may in munich under di matteo. rafael benitez was appointed interim manager of chelsea until the end of the season.
  • Hapoel ironi kiryat shmona f.c. will host the 2012-13 uefa europa league match. athletic bilbao, which was due to be held at the kiryat eliezer stadium in haifa on 22 november 2012, has been postponed to avoid tensions in the region.
  • At least 28 are wounded after a bomb is thrown onto a bus in tel aviv.

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November 21, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on November 21, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.81
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $564.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.71
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.70
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.30

Exchange Rates on November 21, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 82.53 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9961 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9387 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2304 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 105.87 JPY

November 21, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Arbroath - Stranraer : 2 - 1
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November 21, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 21st is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 21, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 21, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on November 21st, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 21, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 21, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 21, 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 November 21, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 01:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 29, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Nov 28, 2012.

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Who was born on November 21, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on November 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 21st:

  • Harold Ramis
    Harold Ramis

    Harold ramis was an american actor, director, and writer, best known for his work on classic comedies such as ghostbusters, caddyshack, and...

  • Carly Rae Jepsen
    Carly Rae Jepsen

    Carly rae jepsen is a canadian singer and songwriter known for her hit single 'call me maybe' and her pop music career.

  • Goldie Hawn
    Goldie Hawn

    American comedian and actress.

  • Marlo Thomas
    Marlo Thomas

    Marlo thomas is an american actress known for her role in the tv series 'that girl' and for her work as a feminist and activist.

  • Troy Aikman
    Troy Aikman

    American football player with the dallas cowboys.

  • Lorna Luft
    Lorna Luft

    American actress, singer, dancer, and member of a notable family.

  • Ingrid Pitt
    Ingrid Pitt

    Polish-born british actress (born in 1937).

  • Inés Sastre
    Inés Sastre

    Inés sastre is a spanish actress and model known for her work in international fashion and film.

  • Juliet Mills
    Juliet Mills

    British actress, and famous family, is the daughter of john mills.

  • Eleanor Powell
    Eleanor Powell

    American tap dancer glenn ford's wife, and tap dancer herself, is killed by cancer at the age of 69.

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November 21, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 4 months old,

or 136 months and 30 days old,

or 595 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4168 days old,

if you were born on November 21, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 21, 2012?

There are 215 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 21, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on November 21, 2012.

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November 21, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 21, 2012:

  • Austin Peralta

    American composer and pianist (d. 2012).

  • Emily Squires

    American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1941).

  • Nedu Onyeuku
  • Deborah Raffin
  • Vladka Meed

What famous deaths happened on November 21st?

Famous deaths on November 21st:

  • Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby

    American actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and...

  • Robert Benchley
    Robert Benchley

    Robert benchley was an american humorist, actor, and writer known for his witty and satirical essays and his work as a film actor and...

  • Quentin Crisp
    Quentin Crisp

    British gay character and author of "the naked civil servant" in 1931, he "came out" as a limp-wristed, effeminate, mincing queen with blue...

  • Jerry Colonna
    Jerry Colonna

    Boston, massachusetts -- actor (road to morocco, road to singapore).

  • Florence Reed
    Florence Reed

    Actress (black panther club), passes away at 84 after a long battle with illness.

  • Pierre Blanchar
    Pierre Blanchar

    Pierre blanchar was a french actor who began his career in 1920.

  • Valta Raman

    Nobel laureate physicist known for the discovery of the Raman effect.

  • Abdus Salam

    Pakistani theoretical physicist who made fundamental contributions to the electroweak unification theory, for which he was awarded the Nobel...

  • Venkat Raman

    Indian physicist known for his groundbreaking work in acoustics.

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November 21, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 21, 2012:

  • Also see November 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Hello Day
  • Bangladesh - Armed Forces Day in Bangladesh
  • R.C. Saints - Presentation of Mary
  • World Television Day
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November 21, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 21, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 19th and November 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 21, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 21, 2012 was One More Night by Maroon 5, according to the music chart for the week November 19th and November 25th.

November 21, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 21, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 19th and November 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One More Night
  2. - Diamonds
  3. - Die Young
  4. - Some Nights
  5. - Gangnam Style

November 21, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 21, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 19th and November 25th.

November 21, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 21, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 19th and November 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Clique
  3. - Adorn
  4. - Swimming Pools (Drank)
  5. - Girl On Fire

November 21, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on November 21, 2012 was Algo Me Gusta De Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 19th and November 25th.

November 21, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on November 21, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 19th and November 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Balada (Tche Tcherere Tche Tche)
  3. - Solo Vine A Despedirme
  4. - Incondicional
  5. - Mirando Al Cielo

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November 21, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 21, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis

Country: United States of America

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

November 21, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 21, 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:

Euphoria

Euphoria

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Lee Boot

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

The Greatest Event in Television History

The Greatest Event in Television History

Release year: 2012

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

November 21, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 21, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Generals by Thomas E. Ricks

The Generals

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The epic story of America's decline in military leadership is from the #1 bestselling author of FiascoThomas Ricks. Ricks has been closely studying America's military leaders over the past three decades.

Angels At The Table by Debbie Macomber

Angels At The Table

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The Panther by Nelson DeMille

The Panther

By:

John Corey, an agent of the Anti-Terrorist Task Force, and Kate Mayfield, an FBI agent, were posted to Sana'a in Yemen, one of the most dangerous locations in the Middle East.

Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot by Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot

By:

This riveting historical story of the shocking events surrounding John F. Kennedy's assassination is the sequel to Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln. Bill O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln has been loved by more than a million people. It is a riveting nonfiction work …

The Last Lion by William Manchester

The Last Lion

By:

The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm spans the years 1940-1965. It was written shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This is when Great Britain stood against the overwhelming power of Nazi Germany.

November 21, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 21, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doom 3 BFG Edition

Doom 3 BFG Edition

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Nvidia Shield

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Bravely Default

Bravely Default

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Square Enix; INT Nintendo

Colors! 3D

Colors! 3D

Platform: Nintendo 3DS eShop

Genre: Raster graphics editor

Publisher: JP Arc System Works

Digimon World Re:Digitize

Digimon World Re:Digitize

Platform: PlayStation Portable, Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing, digital pet

Publisher: Bandai Namco Games

Dead or Alive 5

Dead or Alive 5

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Koei Tecmo

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Who was the US President on November 21, 2012?

On November 21, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 21, 2012?

On November 21, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on November 21, 2012?

On November 21, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about November 21st?

November 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of November. 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 November 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 55 deaths in suicide bombing attack on kabul gathering of religious scholars.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. an estimated 50 people die when a suicide bomber targets a mosque in mubi, nigeria, during morning prayers.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). a 48-hour ceasefire that is largely ineffective comes to an end as both sides continue fighting and violate the terms. at least 35 people are killed, 4 of them civilians.

Find out more about November 21st

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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 November 2012?

November 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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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