Saturday April 28, 2012: on this day

April 28, 2012 was the 119th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 28, 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 April 28, 2012, who was born and died on April 28, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Any Day Now) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 28th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 28, 2012?


April 28, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 119th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 2012 can also be written as 4/28/2012 in the US and as 28/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

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April 28, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 2012:

  • 2011 syrian uprising
  • Syrian activists claim that 10 people were killed by the syrian armed forces in bakha, north of damascus.
  • The lebanese navy boarded a ship from libya that was allegedly loaded with weapons for the opposition in syria.
  • Inflatable dinghies carrying gunmen attack a military unit off the coast of syria, marking the first seaborne attack since the beginning of the uprising.
  • Syria accuses the united nations secretary-general ban ki-moon of ampquotencouragingampquot attacks on the government.
  • War in afghanistan: two insurgents and two bodyguards were killed in an attack against the governor of afghanistan's kandahar province.
  • 2012 dnipropetrovsk explosions: viktor yanukovich, the ukrainian president, promises an investigation into the incident which left 30 people injured.
  • A tent that collapsed at a st. louis restaurant near busch stadium, missouri, kills one person and injures more than 110 others.
  • Egypt-saudi arabia relations: saudi arabia closes its egyptian embassy and consulates after protests against ahmed al-gizawi, an egyptian human rights lawyer.
  • In recognition of recent democratic reforms, the european union has opened an office in burma.
  • The mali ruling junta has rejected a west african regional plan that would have extended the life of an interim civil government.
  • Chen guangcheng, a blind chinese human rights activist, fled from house arrest and reportedly sought refuge at the u.s. embassy in beijing.
  • Malaysian police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands protestors gathered in kuala lumpur demanding free and fair elections.

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April 28, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Cagliari - Chievo : 0 - 0
  • Palermo - Catania : 1 - 1
  • Roma - Napoli : 2 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Stuttgart : 2 - 0
  • Freiburg - FC Koln : 4 - 1
  • Hamburg - Mainz : 0 - 0
  • Hoffenheim - Nurnberg : 2 - 3
  • Kaiserslautern - Dortmund : 2 - 5

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Sp Gijon : 0 - 3
  • Getafe - Mallorca : 1 - 3
  • Levante - Granada : 3 - 1
  • Sociedad - Santander : 3 - 0
  • Villarreal - Osasuna : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Almeria - La Coruna : 2 - 0
  • Celta - Barcelona B : 4 - 1
  • Gimnastic - Alcoyano : 2 - 0
  • Girona - Alcorcon : 0 - 0
  • Las Palmas - Huesca : 1 - 3
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April 28, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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April 28, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 11:34 am and setting at 01:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 2012 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 2012.

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Who was born on April 28, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:

  • Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba

    American actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.

  • Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress.

  • Min-sik Choi
    Min-sik Choi

    Min-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan

    Bridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.

  • Jay Leno
    Jay Leno

    American comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.

  • Harper Lee
    Harper Lee

    American author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.

  • Kim Gordon
    Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle

    American actor.

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April 28, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 11 months old,

or 143 months and 28 days old,

or 625 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4380 days old,

if you were born on April 28, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 2012?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 28, 2012.

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April 28, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 2012:

  • Patricia Medina
    Patricia Medina

    English actress (b. 1919).

  • Regina Martínez

    Regina Martínez was a Mexican investigative journalist known for her work on organized crime and corruption.

  • Fred Allen

    New zealand rugby player and coach (d. 2012).

  • Al Ecuyer

    American football player (b. 1937).

  • Milan N. Popović

    Serbian psychiatrist and author (b. 1924).

  • Matilde Camus

    Spanish poet and author (b. 1919).

  • Aberdeen Shikoyi

    Kenyan rugby player (b. 1985).

  • Francisco Nóbrega
  • Angelo Angelotti
  • Pierre Magnan
  • Nick Hashu
  • Giorgio Consolini

What famous deaths happened on April 28th?

Famous deaths on April 28th:

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Ed Begley
    Ed Begley

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).

  • Joshiah Willard Gibbs

    Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

  • Marri Sivaram

    Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.

  • Penelopi Fitzgerald

    British author celebrated for her literary fiction.

  • Gopinath Mohanty

    Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.

  • Luxton Peabody

    Renowned novelist known for his captivating storytelling.

  • Amaka Igwe

    Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.

  • Madalee Milton

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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April 28, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 28, 2012:

  • Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
  • National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • Peter Chanel
  • Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
  • Luchesius
  • Patritius
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
  • National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.

Observances on April 28, 2012:

  • International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Saints celebrated on April 28, 2012:

  • Saints Vitalis and Valeria
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April 28, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 28, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 28, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  2. - We Are Young
  3. - Glad You Came
  4. - What Makes You Beautiful
  5. - Boyfriend

April 28, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 28, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Climax
  2. - Birthday Cake
  3. - Love On Top
  4. - The Motto
  5. - UP!

April 28, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 28, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 28, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 28, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  2. - Fuiste Tu
  3. - Intentalo
  4. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

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April 28, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 28, 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

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

April 28, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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:

Any Day Now

Any Day Now

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Travis Fine

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

Release year: 2012

Starring: Ashley Clements

Country: United States of America

The Client List

The Client List

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Eric Laneuville

Die Chefin

Die Chefin

Release year: 2012

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

The Girl's Guide to Depravity

Release year: 2012

April 28, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 28, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Stay Close by Harlan Coben

Stay Close

By:

Megan, a suburban soccer mom, believes that the past is never really gone Megan once walked on wild side.

Imagine by Jonah Lehrer

Imagine

By:

The author had fabricated several parts and the book was pulled off shelves. ISBN number is 9780547386072.

Kill Shot by Vince Flynn

Kill Shot

By:

#1 New York Times bestselling author American Assassin--soon a major motion movie Vince Flynn's riveting #1 New York Times bestseller places the young, hungry and lethal superagent American Assassin in danger, even as he kills without impunity.

Guilty Wives by James Patterson and David Ellis

Guilty Wives

By:

No husbands allowed. Abbie Elliot, her three best friends, stepped off a private helicopter to enter the most luxurious, sumptuous and sensually indulgent hotel they've ever experienced.

The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection by Alexander McCall Smith

The Limpopo Academy Of Private Detection

By:

THE NO. 1 LADIES’ DETECTIVE AGENCY-Book 13An incredibly popular book, the No. Precious Ramotswe is Botswana's top lady detective and the 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.

April 28, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 28, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dust Racing 2D

Dust Racing 2D

Platform: Linux, Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Jussi Lind

Closure

Closure

Platform: Mac, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Network, Linux

Genre: Puzzle/Platformer

Publisher: Eyebrow Interactive

Mario Tennis Open

Mario Tennis Open

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

Asura's Wrath

Asura's Wrath

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral

The Case of the Crumbling Cathedral

Platform: WiiWare

Genre: Educational

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Who was the US President on April 28, 2012?

On April 28, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 2012?

On April 28, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 2012?

On April 28, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about April 28th?

April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of April. 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 April 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
  • 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
  • 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.

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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 April 2012?

April 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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