BestOfDate

September 25, 2012

September 25, 2012, was a Tuesday. It was 12 years, 1 month, and 26 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Popular songs

On September 25, 2012, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "One More Night" by Maroon 5
  • United Kingdom: "Hall Of Fame" by The Script ft will.i.am

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 25, 2012

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
  • One More Night - Maroon 5
  • Whistle - Flo Rida
  • Some Nights - fun.
  • Lights - Ellie Goulding
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.
End of Watch

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "End of Watch".

Facts

This date occurred 4,440 days ago. Approximately 148 months have passed. It was the 269th day of 2012, in week 39. The decade was the 2010s. People who were born on September 25, 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. 49 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to September 25, 2012

Let's go back to the 2010s.

The date is September 25, 2012, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves.

The earthy smells of autumn have started to fill the air. In America, the song "One More Night" by Maroon 5 is at the top of the singles charts, while "Hall Of Fame" by The Script ft will.i.am is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie End of Watch 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 "Desperate Housewives", "Sons of Anarchy", "16 and Pregnant", and "Sherlock". 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.

In music news, a new song called "Gangnam Style" by South Korean singer Psy is going viral at the moment. The campaign for the 2012 United States presidential election is taking place as President Barack Obama goes up against Republican nominee Mitt Romney. A new dating app called Tinder has just been released.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Sammi Kane Kraft, Tony Lip, Aaron Swartz, and Robert F. Chew would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "Saints Row: The Third", "Mass Effect 3", and "Diablo III". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "SpongeBob SquarePants", "Dora the Explorer", "Horrid Henry", and "Victorious".

Children are playing with toys such as the PlayStation 3, Harumika (dolls), Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel, and Let's Rock Elmo.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 25, 2012, will have the star sign Libra.
  • 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 25, 2012 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 25, 2012.

  • The iPhone 5 is released.

    The iPhone 5 is released

    Apple's iPhone 5 was released at the end of September.
  • Everyone hates the new Apple Maps.

    Everyone hates the new Apple Maps

    Apple replaced Google Maps with its own mapping service on September 19th, 2012. The reception was mostly critical, as places were misnamed and the app lacked public transportation directions.
  • The American diplomatic compound in Benghazi is attacked.

    The American diplomatic compound in Benghazi is attacked

    On September 11th, 2012, Islamic militants attacked the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. Four people were killed in the attack, including US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and US Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith.
  • Innocence of Muslims.

    Innocence of Muslims

    An anti-Islam movie trailer called "Innocence of Muslims" caused protests in many Middle Eastern countries around this time. Diplomatic missions were also attacked.
  • Oppan Gangnam Style.

    Oppan Gangnam Style

    The music video for PSY's song "Gangnam Style" was uploaded to YouTube on July 15th, 2012. Over the following weeks and months, it went viral and racked up millions of views.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on September 25, 2012.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

View Personality Summary

Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around September 25, 2012.

  • August 27, 2012: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis release the song "Thrift Shop".
  • August 28, 2012:
    • Mitt Romney is officially selected as the Republican nominee to run against Barack Obama in the 2012 United States presidential election.
    • The MMORPG game "Guild Wars 2" is released.
  • September 2, 2012: Westlife singer Brian McFadden and model Vogue Williams are married.
  • September 3, 2012: The Green Mile actor Michael Clarke Duncan (John Coffey) dies from a heart attack at the age of 54.
  • September 5, 2012: Serial killer Samuel Little is arrested at a homeless shelter in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • September 6, 2012:
    • "We Found Love" by Rihanna (featuring Calvin Harris) wins Video of the Year at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
    • American businessman Art Modell passes away at the age of 87.
    • Pink releases her single "Try".
  • September 9, 2012: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are married.
  • September 10, 2012: The first version of the videotelephony software "Zoom" is released.
  • September 11, 2012: US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens is killed after the US embassy in Benghazi, Libya, is attacked.
  • September 12, 2012:
    • The dating app Tinder is released.
    • The skeleton of King Richard III is found underneath a car park in Leicester, England.
  • September 18, 2012: British police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone are murdered in a gun and grenade ambush in Mottram in Longdendale, Greater Manchester, England.
  • September 19, 2012: Apple releases iOS 6: The Apple Maps app replaces Google Maps.
  • September 21, 2012: Apple releases the iPhone 5.
  • September 23, 2012: John Terry announces that he is retiring from international football.
  • This date: September 25, 2012
  • September 30, 2012: Golf: Europe wins the 2012 Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois.
  • October 1, 2012:
    • 5-year-old April Jones goes missing from Powys, Wales.
    • German actor Dirk Bach dies.
  • October 3, 2012:
    • Taken 2 (2012) is released in cinemas.
    • Sexual abuse allegations against deceased English media personality Jimmy Savile are made public for the first time.
  • October 4, 2012:
    • American blog Gawker releases a sex tape of Hulk Hogan and Heather Clem.
    • German Formula One driver Michael Schumacher announces that he will be retiring at the end of the season.
  • October 6, 2012: Infinity Ward temporarily removes the map "Favela" from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 after a player discovers an offensive image of a quote from Mohammed hanging above a toilet.
  • October 10, 2012: The musical drama "Nashville" premieres on ABC.
  • October 12, 2012:
    • The movie Argo (2012) is released.
    • Reddit "troll" Violentacrez is unmasked by Gawker as Michael Brutsch.
  • 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.
Television shows

Television shows in September 2012

In September 2012, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from September 2012.

Line of Duty
Line of Duty
The Newsroom
The Newsroom
Longmire
Longmire
Veep
Veep
Scandal
Scandal
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
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in September 2012

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

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
T.U.F.F. Puppy
T.U.F.F. Puppy
Toys

Toys in 2012

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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 September 2012.

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
Journey 2012
Journey
Mass Effect 3 2012
Mass Effect 3
DayZ (mod) 2012
DayZ (mod)
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft

Were you born on September 25, 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 September 25, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 25.

Michael Douglas

Michael Douglas

Actor
Born on September 25, 1944
He turned 68 on this day in 2012.

Aida Turturro

Aida Turturro

Actress
Born on September 25, 1962
She turned 50 on this day in 2012.

Scottie Pippen

Scottie Pippen

Basketball player
Born on September 25, 1965
He turned 47 on this day in 2012.

Will Smith

Will Smith

Actor
Born on September 25, 1968
He turned 44 on this day in 2012.

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Actress
Born on September 25, 1969
She turned 43 on this day in 2012.

Declan Donnelly (Dec)

Declan Donnelly (Dec)

Television presenter
Born on September 25, 1975
He turned 37 on this day in 2012.

Donald Glover

Donald Glover

Actor
Born on September 25, 1983
He turned 29 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on September 25, 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 September 25, 2012 was most likely conceived around January 3, 2012.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 25, 2012 is close to June 18, 2013.

Submit a comment

Have something to say about this date? Was it your birthday? Or perhaps you have a memory of it?

All comments are moderated. Our system may automatically edit comments to correct misspellings and grammar. We may also remove or redact personal information.

How old was I?

Find out what your age was on September 25, 2012, by entering your date of birth below.
This information is not sent to our server.

Stats for September 25, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 25, 2012:

  • 4,440 days have passed since this date.
  • 634 weeks have passed.
  • 383,619,600 seconds have passed since September 25, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 447,556,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 197,947,713,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 63,936,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 32,991,286 steps. That's roughly 14,663 miles.
  • 4,603,435 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
  • How many years ago was 2012?

Search

It looks like you have reached the end. Try searching for another date.

Random

Random dates

Check out some of these random dates.