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April 1, 2012 April Fools' Day

April 1, 2012, was a Sunday. It was the 92nd day of 2012. The decade was the 2010s.

11 years, 11 months, and 28 days have passed since April 1, 2012.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on April 1, 2012:

  • United States: "We Are Young" by Fun ft Janelle Monae
  • United Kingdom: "Part Of Me" by Katy Perry

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 1, 2012

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

  • We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
  • Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson
  • Glad You Came - The Wanted
  • Set Fire To The Rain - Adele
  • Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
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21 Jump Street

Top movie at the box office

The movie "21 Jump Street" was at the top of the box office on April 1, 2012.

Facts

This date occurred 4,380 days ago. Approximately 146 months have passed. It was the 92nd day of 2012, in week 13. The decade was the 2010s. Daylight saving time (DST) ended in Australia on April 1, 2012, as the clocks went back by one hour. A child born on this day is 11 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2012 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. The Earth has experienced 49 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to April 1, 2012

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is April 1, 2012, and it's a Sunday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the week ahead.

It is April Fools' Day, which means that people are playing practical jokes on one another. The summer of 2012 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise. In America, the song "We Are Young" by Fun ft Janelle Monae is at the top of the singles charts, while "Part Of Me" by Katy Perry is the number-one song in the UK.

Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie 21 Jump Street 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 "Two and a Half Men", "One Tree Hill", "Bones", and "Suits".

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. It's 2012, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Gotye, Flo Rida, LMFAO and Ellie Goulding.

Meanwhile, a new photo-sharing app called Instagram is currently surging in popularity. The Matrix character "Morpheus" has become a new Internet meme. The meme typically starts off with the line "What if I told you", followed by a revelation that the creator wants to share. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as MCA, Rodney King, Sherman Hemsley, and Neil Armstrong would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Duke Nukem Forever", "Gears of War 3", "Batman: Arkham City", and "DayZ (mod)". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Fairly OddParents", "iCarly", "Team Umizoomi", and "Doc McStuffins". Children are playing with toys such as Rocky the Robot Truck, Alphie (robot), Justin Bieber figures, and Dance Star Mickey.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 1, 2012.

  • Call Me Maybe.

    Call Me Maybe

    The song "Call Me Maybe" by singer Carly Rae Jepsen was being lip synced and parodied by everyone, from celebrities to military units and NFL cheerleaders.
  • 21 Jump Street is playing at movie theaters.

    21 Jump Street is playing at movie theaters

    Moviegoers were watching a new comedy called 21 Jump Street.
  • The rise of Instagram.

    The rise of Instagram

    Instagram was rapidly growing in popularity. In 2012, the social media app increased from 20 million active users to 100 million active users.
  • 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.
  • 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

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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 1, 2012.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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Television shows

Television shows in April 2012

Television shows that people were watching in April 2012:

TV shows from April 2012.

Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
White Collar
White Collar
Modern Family
Modern Family
Community
Community
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
Glee
Glee
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Mad Men
Mad Men
Skins
Skins
Dexter
Dexter
Eureka
Eureka
Psych
Psych
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in April 2012

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

Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally

Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie
Victorious
Victorious
Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Glee
Glee
iCarly
iCarly
WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Curious George
Curious George
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Ben 10
Ben 10
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
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
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Let's Rock Elmo
Let's Rock Elmo
The LeapPad Explorer
The LeapPad Explorer
Gentle Giraffe
Gentle Giraffe
Liv Dolls
Liv Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Duck Hunter
Duck Hunter
Rocky the Robot Truck
Rocky the Robot Truck
Laser Zero Gravity
Laser Zero Gravity
Chixos Design
Chixos Design
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Harumika (dolls)
Harumika (dolls)
Crayola Crayon Town
Crayola Crayon Town
The KidiZoom Camera
The KidiZoom Camera
The PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3
Roboraptor
Roboraptor
The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in April 2012.

Journey 2012
Journey
Mass Effect 3 2012
Mass Effect 3
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
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
L.A. Noire 2011
L.A. Noire
Terraria 2011
Terraria
Duke Nukem Forever 2011
Duke Nukem Forever
Portal 2 2011
Portal 2

Were you born on April 1, 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 April 1, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 1.

Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck

President of Prussia Deceased
Born on April 1, 1815
He was not alive on this date.

Susan Boyle

Susan Boyle

Singer
Born on April 1, 1961
She turned 51 on this day in 2012.

Phillip Schofield

Phillip Schofield

TV presenter
Born on April 1, 1962
He turned 50 on this day in 2012.

Rachel Maddow

Rachel Maddow

TV host
Born on April 1, 1973
She turned 39 on this day in 2012.

Randy Orton

Randy Orton

Wrestler
Born on April 1, 1980
He turned 32 on this day in 2012.

Sean Taylor

Sean Taylor

American football player Deceased
Born on April 1, 1983
He was not alive on this date.

Jonny May

Jonny May

Rugby player
Born on April 1, 1990
He turned 22 on this day in 2012.

Logan Paul

Logan Paul

Youtuber
Born on April 1, 1995
He turned 17 on this day in 2012.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on April 1:

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on April 1, 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 April 1, 2012 was most likely conceived around July 10, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 1, 2012 is close to December 23, 2012.

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Stats for April 1, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about April 1, 2012:

  • 4,380 days have passed since this date.
  • 625 weeks have passed.
  • 378,435,600 seconds have passed since April 1, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 441,508,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 195,272,769,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 63,072,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 32,545,462 steps. That's roughly 14,465 miles!
  • Since this date, 4,541,227 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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