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February 11, 2012

February 11, 2012, was a Saturday. It was 12 years, 2 months, and 15 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on February 11, 2012?

  • Singer Whitney Houston dies.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 11, 2012:

  • United States: "Set Fire To The Rain" by Adele
  • United Kingdom: "Titanium" by David Guetta ft Sia

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 11, 2012

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Set Fire To The Rain - Adele
  • Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson
  • We Found Love - Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
  • Good Feeling - Flo Rida
  • Turn Me On - David Guetta Featuring Nicki Minaj
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The Vow

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Vow" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 4,459 days ago. Approximately 149 months have passed. It was the 42nd day of 2012, in week 06. The decade was the 2010s. People who were born on February 11, 2012, are now 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 2012 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. We have gone through approximately 50 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to February 11, 2012

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is February 11, 2012, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. In America, the song "Set Fire To The Rain" by Adele is at the top of the singles charts, while "Titanium" by David Guetta ft Sia is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Vow is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Royle Family", "The Office", "Game of Thrones", and "Homeland". Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are continuing to close their doors at the moment. Sadly, it seems as though they will be unable to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu.

People are using pre-made comics called "Rage Comics" to share funny and relatable experiences. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, protests in Syria have snowballed, and a civil war has started. Armed militias are now beginning to spring up across the country. The slang phrase YOLO (You only live once) is starting to become more common.

It's 2012, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Gotye, Flo Rida, LMFAO and Ellie Goulding. A new meme called "Bad Luck Brian" is going viral on the Internet. The New York Giants have won the Super Bowl after defeating the New England Patriots at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

In soccer, the FA has stripped the England captaincy from Chelsea defender John Terry. The decision comes in the aftermath of racial abuse allegations. England manager Fabio Capello has resigned from his position due to his belief that the FA should have waited before the court had reached a verdict. The world is currently in shock following the death of singer Whitney Houston. The singer, who was only 48 years old, was found unconscious in her bathtub at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Trayvon Martin, Edd Gould, MCA, and Rodney King would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Crysis 2", "Portal 2", "L.A. Noire", and "Deus Ex: Human Revolution". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Ben 10", "Wonder Pets!", "Fish Hooks", and "T.U.F.F. Puppy". Children are playing with toys such as Chixos Design, Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls, Gentle Giraffe, and Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 11, 2012.

  • Whitney Houston dies.

    Whitney Houston dies

    Singer Whitney Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California on February 11th, 2012.
  • Fabio Capello resigns as England manager.

    Fabio Capello resigns as England manager

    On February 8th, 2012, Fabio Capello resigned from his role as manager of the England national football team. His resignation came after the FA decided to strip John Terry of the his captaincy.
  • Super Bowl XLVI.

    Super Bowl XLVI

    Super Bowl XLVI took place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, in early February. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17. Meanwhile, Madonna and LMFAO performed at the halftime show.
  • Don Cornelius commits suicide.

    Don Cornelius commits suicide

    The former host of Soul Train, Don Cornelius, took his own life on February 1st, 2012. The 75-year-old had been battling health issues since the 1980s.
  • Bad Luck Brian.

    Bad Luck Brian

    2012 saw the birth of a new meme called Bad Luck Brian. The purpose of the meme was to highlight unlucky and embarrassing situations. Its usage peaked in June 2012 before eventually fading away.
  • DayZ is released.

    DayZ is released

    A new Arma 2 mod called "DayZ" exploded in popularity in 2012.
  • Gotye - "Somebody That I Used to Know"

    Gotye - "Somebody That I Used to Know"

    "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye (featuring Kimbra) went on to win a Grammy for 2012's Record of the Year.
  • 2012 in music.

    2012 in music

    Popular music artists in 2012 included Adele, David Guetta, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, The Wanted, Gotye, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, One Direction, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding, Fun, Maroon 5, Alex Clare, Bruno Mars and The Lumineers.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2012?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2012?

    The best NBA players in 2012 were LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, Blake Griffin, Andrew Bynum, Tony Parker, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler, Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade.
  • Time Person of the Year 2012.

    Time Person of the Year 2012

    US President Barack Obama was named Time Person of the Year in 2012 due to his election victory over Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2012, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Radamel Falcao, Iker Casillas, Andrea Pirlo, Didier Drogba, Robin van Persie and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
  • 2012 in movies.

    2012 in movies

    Popular movies in 2012 included The Avengers, Skyfall, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, The Amazing Spider-Man, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, The Hunger Games, Men in Black 3, Argo, Django Unchained, Lincoln and 21 Jump Street.
  • Argo.

    Argo

    The movie "Argo" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2012.
  • YOLO.

    YOLO

    The phrase "YOLO" was continuing to rise in popularity at this time. In November 2011, rapper Drake further popularized the acronym by using it in one of his songs.
  • Fifty Shades of Grey.

    Fifty Shades of Grey

    During the second half of 2011, a novel called Fifty Shades of Grey became one of the fastest-selling books of all time.
  • Video rental stores are closing down.

    Video rental stores are closing down

    From 2010 onward, video rental stores such as Blockbuster slowly began to close down. This was due to the rise of new online streaming services such as Netflix and Internet usage in general. Although a few stores and franchises continued to hobble along, it was only a matter of time before they were also forced to close their doors.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around February 11, 2012.

  • January 13, 2012: A cruise ship called the Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy, killing 32 people.
  • January 18, 2012: A series of protests occur against the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).
  • January 19, 2012:
    • Billionaire Elon Musk announces that he has ended his relationship with his wife Talulah Riley.
    • Popular website Megaupload.com is shut down by the FBI for alleged copyright infringement.
  • January 21, 2012: The mod version of zombie video game "DayZ" is released.
  • January 31, 2012: /r/WallStreetBets is created on Reddit.
  • February 1, 2012: TV host Don Cornelius commits suicide after suffering from seizures and the onset of dementia.
  • February 3, 2012:
    • Irish journalist Jonathan Spollen goes missing in Rishikesh, India.
    • Soccer: The English FA strips John Terry of the captaincy due to racial abuse allegations.
  • February 5, 2012:
    • Super Bowl XLVI: The New York Giants defeat the New England Patriots by 21-17 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
    • Madonna and LMFAO perform at the halftime show of Super Bowl XLVI.
  • February 8, 2012: England manager Fabio Capello resigns.
  • February 9, 2012: Singer Whitney Houston makes her last public appearance.
  • This date: February 11, 2012
  • February 14, 2012: The song "Starships" is released by Nicki Minaj.
  • February 19, 2012: MrBeast creates his YouTube channel.
  • February 26, 2012:
    • The 84th Academy Awards are held. Best Actor: Jean Dujardin (The Artist). Best Actress: Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady).
    • George Zimmerman fatally shoots 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
  • February 28, 2012: The website name for Snapchat is first registered.
  • March 2, 2012: The animated film "The Lorax" is released.
  • March 4, 2012: Football: Chelsea sack manager Andre Villas-Boas.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 11, 2012, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 11, 2012 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
Television shows

TV series on February 11, 2012

TV audiences were watching the following shows on February 11, 2012:

TV shows from February 2012.

Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Grimm
Grimm
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Person of Interest
Person of Interest
New Girl
New Girl
Broke Girls
Broke Girls
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Killing
The Killing
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in February 2012

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally
Jessie
Jessie
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf

Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Bubble Guppies
Bubble Guppies
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
T.U.F.F. Puppy
T.U.F.F. Puppy
Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks
Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars
Adventure Time
Adventure Time
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie
Toys

Toys in 2012

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Skylanders Giants figures
Skylanders Giants figures
Thomas and Friends toys
Thomas and Friends toys
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Dance Star Mickey
Dance Star Mickey
Flickin' Chicken
Flickin' Chicken
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
My Own Leaptop
My Own Leaptop
Justin Bieber figures
Justin Bieber figures
Barbie Video Girl
Barbie Video Girl
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Alphie (robot)
Alphie (robot)
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 2012.

DayZ (mod) 2012
DayZ (mod)
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft
Saints Row: The Third 2011
Saints Row: The Third
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection 2011
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2011
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Battlefield 3 2011
Battlefield 3
Batman: Arkham City 2011
Batman: Arkham City
FIFA 12 2011
FIFA 12
Gears of War 3 2011
Gears of War 3
Deus Ex: Human Revolution 2011
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D 2011
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D

Were you born on February 11, 2012?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2012.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out February 11, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 11.

Thomas Edison

Thomas Edison

Inventor Deceased
Born on February 11, 1847
He was not alive on this date.

Leslie Nielsen

Leslie Nielsen

Actor Deceased
Born on February 11, 1926
He was not alive on this date.

Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds

Actor Deceased
Born on February 11, 1936
He turned 76 on this day in 2012.

Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin

Politician
Born on February 11, 1964
She turned 48 on this day in 2012.

Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston

Actress
Born on February 11, 1969
She turned 43 on this day in 2012.

Brandy

Brandy

Singer
Born on February 11, 1979
She turned 33 on this day in 2012.

Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland

Singer
Born on February 11, 1981
She turned 31 on this day in 2012.

Rosé

Rosé

South Korean singer
Born on February 11, 1997
She turned 15 on this day in 2012.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on February 11:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on February 11, 2012.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on February 11, 2012 was most likely conceived around May 21, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 11, 2012 is close to November 3, 2012.

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Stats for February 11, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 11, 2012:

  • 4,459 days have passed since this date.
  • 637 weeks have passed.
  • 385,254,000 seconds have passed since February 11, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 449,463,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 198,791,064,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 64,209,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,131,844 steps. That's roughly 14,725 miles.
  • 4,623,048 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
  • How many years ago was 2012?

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