What happened on Friday January 27, 2012?

Here's what happened on January 27, 2012:

• Mass Civilian Casualties in Syria Over 100 civilians were killed by Syrian security forces, with the majority of casualties concentrated in the cities of Homs and Daraa.
• Syrian Army Attacks in Homs and Hama Activists reported that the Syrian Army launched new attacks on the cities of Homs and Hama, with the United Nations Security Council preparing to discuss the ongoing conflict in Syria.
• Guatemala's Dictator to Face Genocide Trial Efrain Rios Montt, former dictator of Guatemala, will be tried for genocide, marking a significant moment in the country's pursuit of justice for past atrocities.
• Bahraini Uprising: Amnesty International Demands Investigation Amnesty International called for a thorough investigation into the use of deadly tear gas in residential areas by Bahraini security forces during the 2011-2012 Bahraini Uprising.
• Tibetan Man Shot by Chinese Security Forces A young Tibetan man was fatally shot by Chinese security forces in Sichuan province, marking at least the third such shooting in that week, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
• North Caucasus Insurgency Clashes Thirteen people were killed in three separate clashes between Russian forces and Islamist militants in the Russian republics of Dagestan and Ingushetia.
• International Writers Defend Journalistic Freedom 170 international writers, including Nobel laureates Nadine Gordimer and J.M. Coetzee, published a full-page advertisement in El Universal Mexican newspaper to support journalists' freedom from fear and censorship.
• African Economy Faces Serious Threats The Economic Commission for Africa warned that the continent's economy is facing significant challenges due to the Eurozone crisis and the ongoing Arab Spring.
• Cameron Denounces Tobin Tax British Prime Minister David Cameron criticized the proposed Tobin Tax during the World Economic Forum in Davos, which was under review by the European Union.
• Spain's Unemployment Crisis Spain's unemployment rate surpassed five million for only the second time in 17 years, indicating severe economic challenges.

Events in 2012

January 27, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 27, 2012

January 27, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 27, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $86.24
• Apple AAPL: opens at $444.34
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.45
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.00
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $190.01

Exchange Rates on January 27, 2012:

• 1 USD = 76.69 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0019 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9122 CHF
• 1 EUR = 101.35 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.8402 GBP

January 27, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hannover - Nurnberg : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Metz - Sedan : 0 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Chesterfield - Bournemouth : 1 - 0

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Juve Stabia - Crotone : 2 - 2
• Pescara - Modena : 3 - 1

January 27, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 27th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 2012 can also be written as 1/27/2012 in the US and as 27/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

Famous people died on January 27, 2012:

• Ted Dicks

  English composer and screenwriter (b. 1928).

• Jeannette Hamby

  American nurse and politician (b. 1933).

• Kevin White

  American politician, 51st mayor of boston (b. 1929).

• Carlo Fayer

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on January 27th

January 27, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 2012 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Rihanna - We Found Love
2. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
3. Flo Rida - Good Feeling
4. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
5. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It

January 27, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 27, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
2. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud
3. Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)
4. Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party
5. Rick Ross Featuring Nicki Minaj - You The Boss

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th is Aquarius.

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January 27, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 27, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 27, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 27, 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 27, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:02 am and setting at 10:56 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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Your place in the Universe on January 27, 2012

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Someone born on January 27, 2012 is:

13 years 3 months old,

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There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 27, 2012.

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