What happened on Wednesday April 18, 2012?

Here's what happened on April 18, 2012:

• North Korea Rejects UN Criticism On April 18, 2012, North Korea rejected criticism from the United Nations regarding its recent actions, including its controversial rocket launch. The UN had condemned the launch as a violation of international resolutions, but North Korea dismissed the criticism, asserting its right to pursue space exploration. source: reuters.com
• 2011-2012 Bahraini Uprising On April 18, 2012, the Bahraini uprising, which began in 2011, continued with ongoing protests demanding political reforms and an end to sectarian discrimination. The government responded with a crackdown, including the destruction of Shia places of worship and the arrest of activists. By April 2012, more than 80 people had died in connection with the protests. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Dick Clark's Death On April 18, 2012, American television personality Dick Clark passed away at the age of 82. Known as 'America's Oldest Teenager,' Clark was famous for hosting 'American Bandstand' and producing the 'New Year's Rockin' Eve' specials. source: cbsnews.com
• Chelsea Defeats Barcelona in Champions League In a thrilling UEFA Champions League semifinal first-leg match in London, Chelsea defeated title holders Barcelona 1-0. Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba scored the crucial goal, marking a significant moment in the tournament.
• Art Museum Burns Artworks Due to severe budget cuts affecting cultural institutions, the Casoria Contemporary Art Museum in Naples, Italy, began burning its artworks as a dramatic protest against financial constraints, highlighting the economic challenges facing cultural organizations.
• La Flèche Wallonne Cycling Event Joaquim Rodríguez from Spain won the prestigious La Flèche Wallonne cycling event, with Michael Albasini from Switzerland and Philippe Gilbert from Belgium taking second and third places respectively.

Events in 2012

April 18, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 18, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 18, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.06
• Apple AAPL: opens at $613.72
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $31.28
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.23
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $202.43

Exchange Rates on April 18, 2012:

• 1 USD = 81.28 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9909 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9159 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3031 CNY
• 1 EUR = 106.63 JPY

April 18, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Marseille - Caen : 1 - 1
• Toulouse - Lyon : 3 - 0

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• AEK - Atromitos : 0 - 0
• Asteras Tripolis - Panathinaikos : 0 - 2
• Ergotelis - Levadeiakos : 0 - 1
• Giannina - Olympiakos : 0 - 4
• Kerkyra - OFI : 4 - 1

April 18, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 109th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 2012 can also be written as 4/18/2012 in the US and as 18/4/2012 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 2012 in April 2012 calendar

Famous people died on April 18, 2012:

• Dick Clark

  Dick Clark was an American radio and television personality, television producer, and cultural icon. He was best known for hosting American Bandstand, a groundbreaking music performance and dance television program, and for his long-running role as host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. [bio]

• René Lépine

  Canadian businessman and philanthropist (b. 1929).

• Robert O. Ragland

  American musician (b. 1931).

• K. D. Wentworth

  American author (b. 1951).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on April 18th

April 18, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 2012 was We Are Young by Fun., according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Fun. - We Are Young
2. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
3. The Wanted - Glad You Came
4. One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful
5. Justin Bieber - Boyfriend

April 18, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 2012 was Love On Top by Beyonce, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Beyonce - Love On Top
2. Usher - Climax
3. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
4. Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - The Motto
5. LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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April 18, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 18, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 18, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 06:25 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 18, 2012

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Someone born on April 18, 2012 is:

13 years 11 months old,

or 167 months and 18 days old,

or 728 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5100 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 2012?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 18, 2012.

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