What happened on Saturday March 17, 2012?

Here's what happened on March 17, 2012:

• Death of Nazi war criminal John Demjanjuk On March 17, 2012, John Demjanjuk, a former Nazi concentration camp guard, died in Germany at the age of 91. He had been convicted in 2011 for his role in the deaths of 28,000 Jews at the Sobibor extermination camp during World War II. source: bbc.com
• Damascus bombings in Syria On March 17, 2012, two large car bombs exploded in Damascus, Syria, targeting government security buildings. The blasts resulted in at least 27 fatalities and over 140 injuries. The opposition group al-Nusra Front claimed responsibility for the attacks, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Saudi Arabia supports Syrian rebels On March 17, 2012, Saudi Arabia announced its support for Syrian rebels fighting against President Bashar al-Assad's regime. The support included providing financial aid and military equipment to opposition groups, marking a significant shift in Saudi foreign policy. source: reuters.com
• Vatican Internal Investigation Pope Benedict XVI initiates an internal investigation into confidential document leaks, addressing allegations of corruption, financial mismanagement, and power struggles among senior church officials.
• Death of Pope Shenouda III Pope Shenouda III, the influential leader of Egypt's Coptic Christian community, passes away at age 88 after battling cancer, marking the end of a significant era for Coptic Christianity.
• Arrest of Abdullah Senussi Mauritania's State Information Agency announces the arrest of Abdullah Senussi, former intelligence chief of Muammar Gaddafi's regime, at Nouakchott Airport upon his arrival from Morocco, signaling ongoing post-Gaddafi legal proceedings.
• Fabrice Muamba Collapses During Football Match During an FA Cup quarterfinal match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bolton Wanderers, footballer Fabrice Muamba suffers a critical medical emergency, collapsing on live television and being rushed to St. Mary's Hospital in London.

Events in 2012

March 17, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 2012

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March 17, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Fiorentina - Juventus : 0 - 5
• Parma - Milan : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Augsburg - Mainz : 2 - 1
• Dortmund - Werder Bremen : 1 - 0
• Hamburg - Freiburg : 1 - 3
• Hertha - Bayern Munich : 0 - 6
• Leverkusen - M'gladbach : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ingolstadt - Paderborn : 4 - 0
• Munich 1860 - Greuther Furth : 1 - 4

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Getafe - Sociedad : 1 - 0
• Granada - Sp Gijon : 2 - 1
• Sevilla - Barcelona : 0 - 2
• Vallecano - Betis : 3 - 0
• Zaragoza - Osasuna : 1 - 1

March 17, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 77th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 2012 can also be written as 3/17/2012 in the US and as 17/3/2012 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 2012 in March 2012 calendar

Famous people died on March 17, 2012:

• Shenouda III

  Pope of alexandria (b. 1923).

• Margaret Whitlam

  Australian swimmer and author (b. 1919).

• John Demjanjuk
• Paul Boyer
• Ron Stewart
• Ovidio Capitani
• Fakhra Younas

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Fun. - We Are Young
2. Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
3. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
4. The Wanted - Glad You Came
5. Katy Perry - Part Of Me

March 17, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. Beyonce - Love On Top
2. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
3. Chris Brown Featuring Kevin K-MAC McCall - Strip
4. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
5. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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March 17, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 March 17, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 04:04 am and setting at 03:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 08, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Apr 06, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 2012

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Someone born on March 17, 2012 is:

14 years and 19 days old,

or 168 months and 19 days old,

or 733 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5132 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 2012?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 17th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 17, 2012.

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