Thursday January 26, 2012: on this day

January 26, 2012 was the 26th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 26, 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 26, 2012, who was born and died on January 26, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 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 26th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 2012?


January 26, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 26th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 2012 can also be written as 1/26/2012 in the US and as 26/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

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January 26, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 2012:

  • Tuareg rebellion (2011-present: tuareg rebels seize the fourth malian city in less than a week.
  • Papua new guinea constitution crisis: former papua new guinea prime minster michael somare was supported by soldiers who stage a mutiny at port moresby. according to reports, francis agwi, a brigadier general of png, is currently under house arrest.
  • According to the united nations, detainees in libya's civil war are being tortured.
  • 2011-2012 syrian uprising. the arab league appeals to the united nations security council for support of its plan to end violence in syria.
  • Illumina, a u.s.-based gene sequencing company uses a poison pill strategy in order to protect its independence from a hostile offer by roche holding.
  • Three people were killed and 16 others are missing following the collapse of three offices in cinelandia, rio de janeiro.
  • After protesters from indigenous communities surrounded canberra's building on australia day, security escorted julia gillard, australian prime minister, and tony abbott to a canberra restaurant.

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January 26, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 26, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.64
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $448.36
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.61
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.26
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $191.79

Exchange Rates on January 26, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 77.45 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0016 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9203 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3348 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 101.5 JPY

January 26, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Standard - Bergen : 2 - 1
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January 26, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th 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 26, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 26, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 09:57 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 26, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 12 years 2 months old,

or 146 months and 23 days old,

or 638 weeks

or 4466 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 2012?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 26, 2012.

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January 26, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 2012:

  • Roberto Mieres

    Argentinian race car driver and sailor (d. 2012).

  • Ian Abercrombie
  • Salvo Mastellone
  • Clare Fischer
  • Franco Pacini
  • Severino Fallucchi
  • Giovanna Giaconia
  • Dimitra Arliss
  • Alfredo Avelín
  • Miguel Nazar Haro

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...

  • Kden Kobe

    Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...

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January 26, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 2012:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 2012:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 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 26, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 2012 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 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 26, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 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 26, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 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 26, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 26, 2012 was Promise by Romeo Santos Featuring Usher, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 26, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 26, 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 26, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 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 26, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 26, 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 26, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Darth Plagueis by James Luceno

Darth Plagueis

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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.

Greedy Bastards by Dylan Ratigan

Greedy Bastards

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DYLAN RATIGAN'S mission it to find never-before-seen answers to the most urgent issues of our times: government corruption, corporate communism and an ailing healthcare system. Also, an age-old dependence on foreign oil.

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

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This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

The Best of Me

By:

"Everyone believed that infinite love was possible. It was something she believed in when she was 18 years old. "High school students Amanda Collier (high school) and Dawson Cole (high school) fell in love, deeply and irrevocably, in the spring …

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.

January 26, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 26, 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

Double Fine Happy Action Theater

Double Fine Happy Action Theater

Platform: Xbox 360 with Kinect (Xbox Live Arcade)

Genre: Casual game

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

Eyewire

Eyewire

Platform: Webbrowser (WebGL)

Genre: Puzzle, Citizen Science

Pac-Man Games

Pac-Man Games

Platform: iOS

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Dragon Ball Z: For Kinect

Dragon Ball Z: For Kinect

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai

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Who was the US President on January 26, 2012?

On January 26, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 2012?

On January 26, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 2012?

On January 26, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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.

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