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January 13, 2012

January 13, 2012, was a Friday. It was the 13th day of 2012. The decade was the 2010s.

12 years, 2 months, and 6 days have passed since January 13, 2012.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on January 13, 2012?

  • A cruise ship called the Costa Concordia sinks off the coast of Italy, killing 32 people.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 13, 2012:

  • United States: "Sexy And I Know It" by LMFAO
  • United Kingdom: "Good Feeling" by Flo Rida

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 13, 2012

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

  • Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO
  • We Found Love - Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
  • The One That Got Away - Katy Perry
  • It Will Rain - Bruno Mars
  • Ni**as in Paris - Jay Z Kanye West
Play the top singles from 2012
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2012. Let us bring you back to the days of Lorde, Carly Rae Jepsen, Swedish House Mafia, Avicii and Otto Knows.
Contraband

Top movie at the box office

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

Facts

This date occurred 4,449 days ago. Approximately 148 months have passed. It was the 13th day of 2012, in week 02. The decade was the 2010s. People who were born on January 13, 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 49 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to January 13, 2012

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is January 13, 2012, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

The Christmas holiday season is long over, the decorations have been taken down, and a sense of normality has returned. In America, the song "Sexy And I Know It" by LMFAO is at the top of the singles charts, while "Good Feeling" by Flo Rida is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Contraband 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 "Futurama", "Gossip Girl", "The Big Bang Theory", and "Jersey Shore". 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 tragic hot air balloon crash near Carterton, New Zealand, has resulted in the deaths of all 11 people on board. A cringe-worthy Youtube video called "My Video for Briona" is going viral at the moment. The videos consists of a teenager expressing his love for his girlfriend by giving a soppy 2-minute-long monologue.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has won his third Ballon d'Or prize after being Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mate Xavi. 33 people have been left dead after a cruise ship called the Costa Concordia crashes on the coast of Italy. The captain of the ship, Francesco Schettino, has been arrested. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Whitney Houston, Trayvon Martin, Edd Gould, and MCA would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Dead Space 2", "Total War: Shogun 2", "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D", and "Saints Row: The Third". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Johnny Test", "iCarly", and "Good Luck Charlie". Children are playing with toys such as Roboraptor, Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel, NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster, 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 January 13, 2012.

  • Costa Concordia disaster.

    Costa Concordia disaster

    32 people lost their lives on January 13th, 2012, after the Costa Cruises vessel Costa Concordia struck a rock formation off the Italian island of Isola del Giglio. The captain, Francesco Schettino, was later found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 16 years in prison.
  • My video for Briona.

    My video for Briona

    In January 2012, a YouTube user called magmaflower (Dominick Romano) uploaded a YouTube monologue in which he declared his love for a girl named Briona. The cringe-inducing video went viral due to its creepiness.
  • Carterton hot air balloon crash.

    Carterton hot air balloon crash

    11 people were killed on January 7th, 2012, after a scenic hot balloon accidentally veered into a high-voltage power line near Carterton, New Zealand.
  • 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.
  • Katy Perry and Russell Brand split up.

    Katy Perry and Russell Brand split up

    On December 30th, 2011, it was announced that Katy Perry and Russell Brand were getting a divorce.
  • 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 January 13, 2012.

  • December 15, 2011: English author and socio-political critic Christopher Hitchens dies from cancer at the age of 62.
  • December 16, 2011:
    • The film "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol" is released in movie theaters.
    • The film "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows", starring Robert Downey, Jr., is released.
    • The film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked" is released.
  • December 17, 2011:
    • North Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies of a suspected heart attack.
    • Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 21, 2011: Boxer Floyd Mayweather is sentenced to 90 days in jail for battery upon his former girlfriend Josie Harris.
  • December 23, 2011: Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev takes over AS Monaco.
  • December 25, 2011: 18-year-old American Internet personality Ben Breedlove dies from a cardiac arrest.
  • December 30, 2011:
    • It is announced that Katy Perry and Russell Brand are divorcing.
    • Soccer: Carlo Ancelotti becomes the new manager of PSG.
  • January 7, 2012: 11 people are killed after a hot air balloon hits a power line in Clareville, New Zealand.
  • January 8, 2012: YouTube user magmaflower uploads the cringeworthy viral video "My Video for Briona".
  • January 9, 2012: Lionel Messi is awarded the 2011 Ballon d'Or.
  • This date: January 13, 2012
  • 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.
  • February 11, 2012: Singer Whitney Houston dies.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 13, 2012, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 13, 2012 falls under the Goose.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
Television shows

TV series on January 13, 2012

TV audiences were watching the following shows on January 13, 2012:

TV shows from January 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 January 2012

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

Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally
Jessie
Jessie
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates

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 January 2012.

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
Crysis 2 2011
Crysis 2
Total War: Shogun 2 2011
Total War: Shogun 2
Homefront 2011
Homefront
Dead Space 2 2011
Dead Space 2

Were you born on January 13, 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 January 13, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 13.

Janet Hubert

Janet Hubert

Actress
Born on January 13, 1956
She turned 56 on this day in 2012.

Big Black

Big Black

TV personality Deceased
Born on January 13, 1972
He turned 40 on this day in 2012.

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom

Actor
Born on January 13, 1977
He turned 35 on this day in 2012.

Shad Gaspard

Shad Gaspard

Wrestler Deceased
Born on January 13, 1981
He turned 31 on this day in 2012.

Natalia Dyer

Natalia Dyer

Actress
Born on January 13, 1995
She turned 17 on this day in 2012.

Jimmy Wopo

Jimmy Wopo

Rapper Deceased
Born on January 13, 1997
He turned 15 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on January 13, 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 January 13, 2012 was most likely conceived around April 22, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 13, 2012 is close to October 5, 2012.

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Stats for January 13, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 13, 2012:

  • 4,449 days have passed since this date.
  • 635 weeks have passed.
  • 384,393,600 seconds have passed since January 13, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 448,459,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 198,347,097,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 64,065,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,057,850 steps. That's roughly 14,692 miles!
  • Since this date, 4,612,723 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 2012?

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