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November 14, 2012

November 14, 2012, was a Wednesday. It was 11 years, 5 months, and 4 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 14, 2012:

  • United States: "One More Night" by Maroon 5
  • United Kingdom: "Candy" by Robbie Williams

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 14, 2012

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

  • One More Night - Maroon 5
  • Gangnam Style - PSY
  • Some Nights - fun.
  • Die Young - Ke$ha
  • Diamonds - Rihanna
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Skyfall

Top movie at the box office

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

Facts

This date was 4,174 days ago. Approximately 139 months have passed. It was the 319th day of 2012, in week 46. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 11 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2012 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 46 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to November 14, 2012

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Anyone born today will have the star sign Scorpio. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder. In America, the song "One More Night" by Maroon 5 is at the top of the singles charts, while "Candy" by Robbie Williams is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Skyfall is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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. It's 2012, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Gotye, Flo Rida, LMFAO and Ellie Goulding.

Microsoft has released their new operating system "Windows 8". The recent passing of "Amendment 64" means that Colorado has become the first US state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. President Barack Obama has just beaten Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the 2012 US presidential election, thereby securing a second term in office.

An online campaign calling for people to boycott Papa John's Pizza is in full swing. The campaign kicked off following CEO John Schnatter's comments that he would have to raise prices as a result of Obamacare. The game "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" has just been released. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Tony Lip, Aaron Swartz, Robert F. Chew, and Chris Kyle would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "How I Met Your Mother", "The Vampire Diaries", "Nashville", and "Arrow". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Terraria", "Minecraft", "Journey", and "Diablo III". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "LazyTown", "The Backyardigans", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", and "Phineas and Ferb".

Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox 360, Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls, Dance Star Mickey, and Thomas and Friends toys.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 14, 2012.

  • Black Ops II is released.

    Black Ops II is released

    Gamers were playing Black Ops II, which was the latest installment in the Call of Duty series.
  • Obama is reelected.

    Obama is reelected

    Obama was re-elected for his second term as President of the United States after he defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney in November 2012.
  • Colorado Amendment 64.

    Colorado Amendment 64

    On November 6th, 2012, voters in Colorado legalized weed by passing Amendment 64.
  • "I'm radioactive, radioactive."

    "I'm radioactive, radioactive."

    Imagine Dragons released their hit single "Radioactive" at the end of October 2012.
  • Skyfall.

    Skyfall

    The new James Bond film, Skyfall, was playing in movie theaters in October and November 2012.
  • 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

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to November 14, 2012.

  • October 16, 2012: Former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield officially retires three days before his 50th birthday.
  • October 19, 2012: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are married.
  • October 25, 2012: The "double dip" recession in the United Kingdom comes to an end.
  • October 26, 2012:
    • The James Bond movie Skyfall is released.
    • Windows 8 is released.
  • October 29, 2012:
    • Imagine Dragons release the song "Radioactive".
    • Hurricane Sandy hits the United States.
  • October 30, 2012: Soccer: Arsenal overcome a 4 goal deficit to defeat Reading 5-7 in the Capital One Cup.
  • November 3, 2012: "Jackass" stunt man Bam Margera and Melissa "Missy" Rothstein are divorced.
  • November 6, 2012:
    • Colorado Amendment 64 is passed, allowing for recreational marijuana use.
    • Barack Obama is reelected as the President of the United States after defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
  • November 12, 2012: The reality series "Catfish: The TV Show" premieres on MTV.
  • November 13, 2012: The game Call of Duty: Black Ops II is released.
  • This date: November 14, 2012
  • November 16, 2012:
    • The film Silver Linings Playbook (2012) is released.
    • "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" is released in movie theaters.
  • November 18, 2012:
    • The Wii U console is released by Nintendo.
    • Joe Anoa'i makes his televised debut as Roman Reigns in the WWE.
  • November 19, 2012: Little Mix release their debut album, DNA.
  • November 20, 2012: will.i.am and Britney Spears release the song "Scream & Shout".
  • November 21, 2012: Football: Chelsea sack Roberto Di Matteo and appoint Rafael Benítez as the new manager.
  • November 23, 2012: The last episode of iCarly is aired on Nickelodeon.
  • November 24, 2012:
    • The music video "Gangnam Style" by South Korean singer PSY becomes the most viewed video on YouTube.
    • English boxer Ricky Hatton has his last ever fight in a loss against Vyacheslav Senchenko.
    • 112 people are killed by a fire at a clothes factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
    • Puerto Rican professional boxer Hector Camacho is shot and killed.
  • December 1, 2012:
    • NFL player Jovan Belcher murders his girlfriend Kasandra Perkins before committing suicide.
    • EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks wins the UK version of "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!".
  • December 3, 2012: It is announced that Prince William and Catherine Middleton are expecting their first child.
  • December 6, 2012: English publicist Max Clifford is arrested at his home on suspicion of sexual offences.
  • December 9, 2012: James Arthur wins The X Factor.
  • December 11, 2012: The video game Roblox is released on the iPhone.
  • December 14, 2012:
    • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) is released.
    • 27 people are killed in a mass shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 14, 2012, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 14, 2012 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
Television shows

TV series on November 14, 2012

TV audiences were watching the following shows on November 14, 2012:

TV shows from November 2012.

Catfish: The TV Show
Catfish: The TV Show
Arrow
Arrow
Chicago Fire
Chicago Fire
Nashville
Nashville
Elementary
Elementary
Line of Duty
Line of Duty
The Newsroom
The Newsroom
Longmire
Longmire
Veep
Veep
Scandal
Scandal
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Grimm
Grimm
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on November 14, 2012

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2012:

Dog with a Blog
Dog with a Blog
Robot and Monster
Robot and Monster
Gravity Falls
Gravity Falls

Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2012

Toys and games that were popular in 2012:

UNO Roboto
UNO Roboto
HEXBUG Nano Hive
HEXBUG Nano Hive
Little People Zoo Talkers
Little People Zoo Talkers
Lalaloopsy Silly Hair
Lalaloopsy Silly Hair
LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple
LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple
Monster High dolls
Monster High dolls
Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy
Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy
Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Lazer Stunt Chaser
Lazer Stunt Chaser
Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus
Justin Bieber Rockin' Tour Bus
Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Fijit Friends
Fijit Friends
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 2012.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II 2012
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Halo 4 2012
Halo 4
Dishonored 2012
Dishonored
XCOM: Enemy Unknown 2012
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
FIFA 13 2012
FIFA 13
Borderlands 2 2012
Borderlands 2
Mark of the Ninja 2012
Mark of the Ninja
Guild Wars 2 2012
Guild Wars 2
Sleeping Dogs 2012
Sleeping Dogs
Clash of Clans 2012
Clash of Clans
Diablo III 2012
Diablo III
The Walking Dead 2012
The Walking Dead

Were you born on November 14, 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 November 14, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 14.

Claude Monet

Claude Monet

Artist Deceased
Born on November 14, 1840
He was not alive on this date.

King Charles III

King Charles III

King of the United Kingdom
Born on November 14, 1948
He turned 64 on this day in 2012.

Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice

American politician
Born on November 14, 1954
She turned 58 on this day in 2012.

Adam Walsh

Adam Walsh

Murder victim Deceased
Born on November 14, 1974
He was not alive on this date.

Travis Barker

Travis Barker

Blink-182
Born on November 14, 1975
He turned 37 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on November 14, 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 November 14, 2012 was most likely conceived around February 22, 2012.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 14, 2012 is close to August 7, 2013.

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Stats for November 14, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 14, 2012:

  • 4,174 days have passed since this date.
  • 596 weeks have passed.
  • 360,630,000 seconds have passed since November 14, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 420,735,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 186,085,080,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 60,105,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 31,014,180 steps. That's roughly 13,784 miles.
  • 4,327,560 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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