What happened on Saturday January 21, 2012?

Here's what happened on January 21, 2012:

• Costa Concordia disaster continues On January 21, 2012, the aftermath of the Costa Concordia disaster continued to unfold. Rescue operations were ongoing, and investigations into the causes of the ship's grounding and the actions of the crew were underway. The incident remained a major international news story, with discussions focusing on maritime safety and the cruise industry's future. source: theguardian.com
• Boko Haram terrorist attack in Kano, Nigeria On January 21, 2012, the Nigerian city of Kano was rocked by a series of coordinated attacks attributed to the militant group Boko Haram. The assaults targeted police stations and other government buildings, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries, and highlighting the group's growing influence and the challenges facing Nigerian security forces. source: bbc.com
• Gabrielle Giffords steps down from Congress On January 21, 2012, U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords resigned from Congress to focus on her recovery after surviving an assassination attempt in January 2011. Her decision was influenced by her ongoing rehabilitation and the desire to spend more time with her family. source: npr.org
• South Carolina Republican Primary In the South Carolina Republican Party primary election, Newt Gingrich was declared the winner, with Mitt Romney finishing second. This primary was a crucial moment in the 2012 Republican presidential nomination process.
• International Virologists Suspend H5N1 Research Leading international virologists unanimously agreed to temporarily suspend research on the highly dangerous H5N1 virus strain due to significant bioterrorism concerns, demonstrating global scientific responsibility.
• UK Abortion Clinic Advertising Guidelines The United Kingdom's Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice approved new guidelines allowing abortion clinics to advertise on television and radio, effective April 30th. This decision represented a significant shift in media regulations surrounding reproductive health services.
• Håkan Juholt Resigns as Swedish Social Democratic Party Leader After less than a year in leadership, Håkan Juholt stepped down from his position as head of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, signaling internal political turbulence.

Events in 2012

January 21, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 21, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Atalanta - Juventus : 0 - 2
• Roma - Cesena : 5 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Bergen - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 2 - 2
• Club Brugge - Mechelen : 0 - 1
• Gent - Waregem : 0 - 0
• Germinal - Cercle Brugge : 4 - 0
• Kortrijk - Anderlecht : 0 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - Augsburg : 1 - 0
• Hoffenheim - Hannover : 0 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Werder Bremen : 0 - 0
• Nurnberg - Hertha : 2 - 0
• Schalke 04 - Stuttgart : 3 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Betis - Sevilla : 1 - 1
• Espanol - Granada : 3 - 0
• Santander - Getafe : 1 - 2
• Sociedad - Ath Madrid : 0 - 4

January 21, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 21st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 2012 can also be written as 1/21/2012 in the US and as 21/1/2012 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 2012 in January 2012 calendar

Famous people died on January 21, 2012:

• Eiko Ishioka

  Eiko Ishioka was a groundbreaking Japanese costume designer who revolutionized visual aesthetics in film and theater.

• Vincenzo Consolo

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on January 21st

January 21, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 2012 was We Found Love by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Rihanna - We Found Love
2. LMFAO - Sexy And I Know It
3. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain
4. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain
5. Flo Rida - Good Feeling

January 21, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 21, 2012 was Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale Featuring Miguel, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Wale Featuring Miguel - Lotus Flower Bomb
2. Drake Featuring Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud
3. Big Sean Featuring Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)
4. Jay Z Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris
5. Beyonce Featuring Andre 3000 - Party

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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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 21, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 2012 is Rabbit and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 21, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 21, 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 21, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:43 am and setting at 04:40 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 21, 2012

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Someone born on January 21, 2012 is:

14 years 2 months old,

or 170 months and 15 days old,

or 741 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5188 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 2012?

There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 21st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 21, 2012.

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