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What happened on Monday January 12, 2015?

About January 12th, 2015, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 12, 2015, Cameroon launched a military operation against Boko Haram, aiming to combat the insurgent group that had been conducting attacks in the region. This operation was part of a broader effort by several countries in the Lake Chad Basin to counter the threat posed by Boko Haram.
  • Day of the week: January 12th, 2015 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars
  • Popular movie: The Martian directed by Ridley Scott

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January 12, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 12, 2015:

  • Cameroon military operation against Boko Haram On January 12, 2015, Cameroon launched a military operation against Boko Haram, aiming to combat the insurgent group that had been conducting attacks in the region. This operation was part of a broader effort by several countries in the Lake Chad Basin to counter the threat posed by Boko Haram. source: reuters.com
  • Ohio State wins college football national championship On January 12, 2015, Ohio State University won the College Football Playoff National Championship, defeating the Oregon Ducks 42-20. This victory marked Ohio State's eighth national title in college football history, solidifying their status as a powerhouse in the sport. source: espn.com
  • Cristiano Ronaldo wins FIFA Ballon d'Or On January 12, 2015, Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the FIFA Ballon d'Or for the third time, recognizing him as the best football player in the world for the year 2014. The ceremony took place in Zurich, Switzerland, where Ronaldo received the prestigious award amidst a star-studded audience. source: bbc.com
  • ISIL Cyber Attack on US Central Command Apparent Islamic State (ISIL) hackers launched a cyber attack on the United States Central Command's social media platforms, including Twitter and YouTube, highlighting growing digital warfare tactics.
  • Mass Beer Poisoning in Mozambique A tragic incident of mass beer poisoning resulted in 69 deaths and 169 hospitalizations. Medical experts investigated potential causes, including deliberate poisoning with crocodile bile or accidental contamination with digitalis-containing foxglove flowers in locally-produced Pombe beer.
  • SpaceX Resupply Mission to ISS SpaceX CRS-5 cargo mission successfully delivered supplies, including Christmas gifts and groceries, to the International Space Station, highlighting ongoing commercial space logistics capabilities.
  • Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption Disrupts Air Travel The Hunga Tonga volcanic eruption caused significant disruptions to flights to and from Tonga, demonstrating the potential impact of geological events on transportation infrastructure.
  • Russian Serviceman Commits Horrific Murder in Armenia Valeri Permyakov, a Russian serviceman stationed at the 102nd Military Base, committed a heinous crime by killing six family members, including a two-year-old child, in Gyumri, Armenia. The incident triggered an extensive manhunt by Armenian security forces.

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January 12, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 12, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 12, 2015:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $91.24
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $112.60
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.42
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.07
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $159.00

Exchange Rates on January 12, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 0.845 EUR
  • 1 USD = 118.359 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.6591 GBP
  • 1 USD = 1.2264 AUD
  • 1 USD = 1.1972 CAD

January 12, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Vallecano - Cordoba : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Valenciennes - Sochaux : 1 - 2

League 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Coventry - Swindon : 0 - 3

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Hamilton - Dundee United : 2 - 3
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What day of the week was January 12, 2015?


January 12, 2015 was a Monday and it was the 12th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 2015 can also be written as 1/12/2015 in the US and as 12/1/2015 in UK and Europe.

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January 12, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 12, 2015:

  • Elena Obraztsova
    Elena Obraztsova

    Renowned Russian soprano and actress, celebrated for her exceptional operatic performances and significant contributions to classical music...

  • Carl Long
    Carl Long

    American baseball player (b. 1935).

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January 12, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

January 12, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 2015 was Uptown Funk! by Mark Ronson Featuring Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

  1. - Uptown Funk! youtube
  2. - Blank Space youtube
  3. - Take Me To Church youtube
  4. - Thinking Out Loud youtube
  5. - Lips Are Movin youtube

January 12, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 2015 was I Don't F**k With You by Big Sean Featuring E-40, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

  1. - I Don't F**k With You
  2. - Only
  3. - Tuesday
  4. - No Type
  5. - 7/11
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January 12, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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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 12, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 2015 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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January 12, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 12, 2015 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 2015 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 12, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:11 pm and setting at 11:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Feb 03, 2015.

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How old is someone born on January 12, 2015?


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