Thursday February 23, 2012: on this day

February 23, 2012 was the 54th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 23, 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 February 23, 2012, who was born and died on February 23, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson), 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 February 23rd, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 23, 2012?


February 23, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 54th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 2012 can also be written as 2/23/2012 in the US and as 23/2/2012 in UK and Europe.

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February 23, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 23, 2012:

  • At least 60 people are killed in an attack on iraq, and over 200 others are injured.
  • Afghanistan:
  • As a result of burnings of the koran at an american base, six people have been killed and six more are being threatened by the taliban.
  • Afghan protesters attacked a norwegian base in faryab, a province near the turkmenistan border.
  • For the 20th consecutive day, homs is under bombardment. residents are starving and water supplies are rapidly running out.
  • After a second night's unrest, the indonesian authorities have evacuated female and foreign prisoners from kerobokan prison in bali.
  • Wikileaks has formally accused united states army private bradley manning in connection to the case. this is ahead of a court martial.
  • In the us state alabama, gabe watson's case in connection to tina watson's death on the great barrier reef in australia has been dismissed.
  • After an alleged brawl at a united kingdom bar, eric joyce, labour member of parliament for falkirk was arrested.
  • Julia gillard, the prime minister of australia, calls for monday's ballot for the australian labor party caucus. this is in response to kevin rudd's resignation.
  • Tens of thousands gathered at moscow's luzhniki stadium to support vladimir putin's candidacy as president of russia in march's election.
  • Crown princess victoria, the heir of the swedish throne gives birth to a baby girl.
  • Maryland's state senate approves a bill to allow same-sex marriage.
  • Elections canada has located allegations of fraud in robocalls used in voter suppression in 18 ridings of the canadian federal election. racknine inc. is a small edmonton-based call center that was employed by the conservative party of canada's national campaign. (ottawa citizen) cbc
  • Afghanistan:: taliban urges afghans attack foreign bases and kill westerners as a response to the burning of the koran at a us military base. six people have been killed so far. (reuters) afghan protesters attacked a norwegian base in faryab, a province near the turkmenistan border.
  • A series of attacks across iraq leave at least 83 killed and more than 250 injured.

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February 23, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 23, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.58
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $514.54
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.20
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.07
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.87

Exchange Rates on February 23, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.99 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9974 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9012 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2989 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 106.93 JPY

February 23, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Derby - Leicester : 0 - 1
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February 23, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 23, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 23, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:04 am and setting at 08:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 07, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Mar 08, 2012.

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Who was born on February 23, 2012?


Famous people born on February 23, 2012:

  • Estelle

    First child of crown princess victoria and prince daniel, duke of västergötland.

  • Estelle di Svezia
  • Estela de Suecia
  • Estelle de Suède

Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

  • Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt

    Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

  • Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari

    Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

  • Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson

    Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Karan Grover
    Karan Grover

    Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

  • Andre Ward
    Andre Ward

    Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Diane Varsi
    Diane Varsi

    American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

  • Natalia Verbeke
    Natalia Verbeke

    Argentinian actresses and singers.

  • Josh Gad
    Josh Gad

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Samara Weaving
    Samara Weaving

    Tv actress.

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February 23, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 1 month old,

or 145 months and 5 days old,

or 631 weeks

or 4417 days old,

if you were born on February 23, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 2012?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 23, 2012.

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February 23, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 23, 2012:

  • William Raggio

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1926).

  • Kazimierz Żygulski

    Polish sociologist and activist (b. 1919).

  • David Sayre

    American physicist and mathematician (b. 1924).

  • Mariuccia Medici
  • Ezio Monti
  • Dmitri Nabokov
  • Sossio Pezzullo
  • Bruce Surtees
  • Dror Barak
  • Stella Nardari
  • William Gay
  • Zdravko Juričko
  • Grigorij Kosych
  • Yannick Zicot

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Florence Rice
    Florence Rice

    Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

  • Margalit Tzanani

    Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

  • John Keats

    An english romantic poet.

  • Nillie Melba

    Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • John Quincy Adams

    The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.

  • Franciszek Starowieyski

    Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

  • Nachmen Simon

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

  • Jaquarious Washington

    Jaquarious Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 23rd

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February 23, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 23, 2012:

  • Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
  • Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
  • Blessed odilia of Mombeek
  • Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
  • Brunei - National Day.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 2012:

  • Saint Milburga
  • Saint Lazarus (d.867)
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February 23, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 23, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 23, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 2012 was Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 23, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) youtube
  2. - Set Fire To The Rain
  3. - We Are Young
  4. - Sexy And I Know It
  5. - Good Feeling

February 23, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 2012 was The Motto by Drake Featuring Lil Wayne, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 23, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

February 23, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 23, 2012 was Lovumba (Prestige) by Daddy Yankee, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 23, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lovumba (Prestige)
  2. - Intentalo
  3. - Llamada de Mi Ex
  4. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  5. - Dutty Love

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February 23, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 23, 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

February 23, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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

February 23, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 23, 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

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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.

The Fear Index by Robert Harris

The Fear Index

By:

Robert Harris has created a terrifying, fiendishly intelligent new novel that combines high tech finance with sophisticated computer programming. While Dr. Alex Hoffmann is not in the public eye, he is within the confines of the

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

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

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

Quiet by Susan Cain

Quiet

By:

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.

February 23, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 23, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Awesomenauts

Awesomenauts

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Microsoft Windows OS X Linux PlayStation 4 Xbox One

Genre: Multiplayer online battle arena

Publisher: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Xbox One, PlayStation 4; Ronimo Games; PlayStation 3, Xbox 360; dtp entertainment

Doctor Who: Worlds in Time

Doctor Who: Worlds in Time

Platform: Adobe Flash

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Sega

Ace of Spades

Ace of Spades

Platform: Windows, Mac

Genre: First-person shooter, sandbox

Publisher: Jagex

Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock

Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 (PSN), PlayStation Vita

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: BBC Worldwide

Dead Trigger

Dead Trigger

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror,action role-playing

Publisher: Madfinger Games

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Who was the US President on February 23, 2012?

On February 23, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 2012?

On February 23, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 23, 2012?

On February 23, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about February 23rd?

February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of February. 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 February 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.

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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 February 2012?

February 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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