What happened on Saturday January 28, 2012?

Here's what happened on January 28, 2012:

• Deadly Bombing in Kano, Nigeria Coordinated bombing attacks in Kano, Nigeria, resulted in a tragic death toll of 185 people, underscoring the severe security challenges in the region.
• Arab League Suspends Syrian Uprising Observer Mission The Arab League officially suspended its observer mission in Syria, citing an escalating pattern of violence during the ongoing 2011-2012 Syrian uprising.
• Leaked German Plan for Eurozone Oversight Confidential documents revealed a German government proposal to establish a eurozone budget commissioner with control over Greece's economic affairs, indicating ongoing European financial management strategies.
• British Tabloid Journalists Under Investigation Detectives investigated payments to police by journalists from 'The Sun' tabloid, leading to the arrest of a police officer and four journalists, including senior editorial staff like Fergus Shanahan and Graham Dudman.
• Political Controversy in Senegal's Presidential Election Senegal's top court ruled that President Abdoulaye Wade could run for a third term, sparking protests in Dakar. The court's decision also prevented Grammy-winning musician Youssou N'Dour from participating in the election, raising concerns about democratic processes.
• Militant Casualties in Maiduguri, Nigeria In a significant gun battle in Maiduguri, Nigeria, security forces killed 11 Islamist militants, highlighting ongoing regional security challenges.
• Archbishop Opposes Same-Sex Marriage Dr. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, publicly called on the Church of England to prohibit same-sex marriage, contributing to the ongoing national debate about marriage equality.
• Tragic Fire at Lima Rehabilitation Center A devastating fire at a drug rehabilitation center in Lima, Peru, resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, raising serious questions about facility safety standards.
• African Union Opens New Headquarters The African Union inaugurated its new headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, symbolizing continued institutional development and pan-African cooperation.
• Victoria Azarenka Wins Australian Open Belarus' Victoria Azarenka defeated Russia's Maria Sharapova 6–3, 6–0 to claim the Australian Open Women's Singles Championship, marking a significant moment in her tennis career.
• Novak Djokovic Triumphs at Australian Open Serbia's Novak Djokovic defeated Spain's Rafael Nadal in an epic five-set match (5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5) to win the Australian Open Men's Singles Championship.

Events in 2012

January 28, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jan. 28, 2012

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

Serie A - Italian Football

• Catania - Parma : 1 - 1
• Juventus - Udinese : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Genk - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 5 - 0
• Gent - St Truiden : 6 - 0
• Germinal - Anderlecht : 0 - 0
• Kortrijk - Waregem : 0 - 0
• Lokeren - Mechelen : 3 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Kaiserslautern : 2 - 2
• Bayern Munich - Wolfsburg : 2 - 0
• Dortmund - Hoffenheim : 3 - 1
• FC Koln - Schalke 04 : 1 - 4
• Hertha - Hamburg : 1 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Espanol - Mallorca : 1 - 0
• Real Madrid - Zaragoza : 3 - 1
• Vallecano - Ath Bilbao : 2 - 3
• Villarreal - Barcelona : 0 - 0

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

January 28, 2012 can also be written as 1/28/2012 in the US and as 28/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

Famous people died on January 28, 2012:

• Roman Juszkiewicz

  Polish astronomer and astrophysicist (b. 1952).

• Don Starkell

  Canadian adventurer and author (b. 1932).

• Jim Gray
• Giacomo Baracchi

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on January 28th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 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 28, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 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 28th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 28, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:28 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 28, 2012

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Someone born on January 28, 2012 is:

13 years 3 months old,

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

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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

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

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