Monday January 23, 2012: on this day

January 23, 2012 was the 23rd day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 23, 2012, who was born and died on January 23, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Found Love by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Les Hommes De L'Ombre) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 23rd, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 2012?


January 23, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 23rd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 2012 can also be written as 1/23/2012 in the US and as 23/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 23, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 2012:

  • Relations iran-european union: in protest at iran's efforts to enrich uranium, the european union adopts an embargo.
  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising: 22 civilians were killed by security forces of the syrian government.
  • After a fight with ntc forces, a group of gaddafi loyalists seize control of bani walid. they fly the green flag.
  • Jaipur literature festival
  • Jaipur literature festival - ruchir joshi and jeet thayil flee jaipur, hari kunzru, amitava kumar, and hari kunzru, after reading portions from salman rushdie’s the satanic verses. police are looking for four fugitive writers, according to rushdie, who was also banned from the event. the government has banned a video link session with rushdie that was planned for tomorrow.
  • As divers discover two more bodies inside the ship, the death toll from the "costa concordia" disaster climbs to 15.
  • The iranian foreign ministry calls the sanctions ampquotunfairampquot.
  • Ghana recognizes kosovo
  • French senate approves a bill making it illegal for citizens not to deny the armenian genocide by ottoman empire.
  • The government has banned rushdie's video link session tomorrow.
  • In response to iran's nuke program, the european union has imposed more sanctions on iran's banks and oil industry. (cnn): iran's foreign ministry called the sanctions "unfair".

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

Stock market quotes on January 23, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.50
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $422.67
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.55
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.09
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $187.91

Exchange Rates on January 23, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 77.01 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.008 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9273 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 100.26 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.8358 GBP

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

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Villarreal - Sp Gijon : 3 - 0

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Southampton - Leicester : 0 - 2

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Reggina - Padova : 1 - 4

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Olhanense - Sp Lisbon : 0 - 0
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January 23, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 06:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 09, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Feb 07, 2012.

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Who was born on January 23, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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


You are 12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 6 days old,

or 635 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4449 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 2012.

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

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 23, 2012:

  • Bingham Ray

    Bingham Ray was a renowned film producer known for his contributions to independent cinema.

  • Wesley E. Brown

    American lawyer and jurist (b. 1907).

  • Maurice Meisner

    American historian, author, and academic (b. 1931).

  • Viviana Bontacchio
  • Benito Paolone
  • Francesco Cimminelli
  • Jorge Manuel Dengo Obregón

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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


Holidays on January 23, 2012:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 2012 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Found Love
  2. - Set Fire To The Rain
  3. - Good Feeling
  4. - It Will Rain
  5. - Sexy And I Know It

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lotus Flower Bomb
  2. - Make Me Proud
  3. - Dance (A$$)
  4. - Party
  5. - You The Boss

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 23, 2012 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The Latin music chart on January 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Promise
  2. - El Verdadero Amor Perdona
  3. - We Found Love
  4. - Te Quiero A Morir
  5. - Lovumba (Prestige)

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

The most popular movies on January 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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Les hommes de l'ombre

Les hommes de l'ombre

Release year: 2012

Touch

Touch

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Minh Nguyen

Hell on Wheels

Hell on Wheels

Release year: 2011

Directed by: Will Zens

The Layover

The Layover

Release year: 2011

Directed by: William H. Macy

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

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

The bestselling books on January 23, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Believing The Lie by Elizabeth George

Believing The Lie

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It's an accident or murder, Thomas Lynley wonders. He's undercover sent to investigate Ian Cresswell's death at the request of Bernard, the wealthy and influential uncle.

Ameritopia by Mark Levin

Ameritopia

By:

#1 New York Times Bestseller Mark Levin examines America's philosophical foundations and the current crisis facing government.

Darth Plagueis by James Luceno

Darth Plagueis

By:

He was the Sith lord with the greatest power. But could he have been the only one to never die? "Did anyone ever hear the Tragedy Of Darth Plagueis The Wise?" It's a Sith myth.

A Universe From Nothing by Lawrence Krauss

A Universe From Nothing

By:

Lawrence Krauss, best-selling author and renowned physicist, offers a paradigm-shifting perspective on how everything exists in the first place.

Gideon'S Corpse by Douglas Preston

Gideon'S Corpse

By:

A nuclear scientist in high office becomes insane and holds a family member hostage. One of them is killed and the standoff escalates.

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

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

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

Dokuro

Dokuro

Platform: PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle[6]

Publisher: GungHo Online Entertainment[1]

10000000

10000000

Platform: iOS; Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Android

Genre: Puzzle role-playing

Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!

Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Art training game (edutainment video game)

Publisher: Nintendo

Botanicula

Botanicula

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux iOS

Genre: Graphic adventure game

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Who was the US President on January 23, 2012?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 23, 2012?

On January 23, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 23rd?

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

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

Find out more about January 23rd

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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 January 2012?

January 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 2012 calendar looked like.

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