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November 29, 2012

November 29, 2012, was a Thursday. It was 12 years, 1 month, and 1 day ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Popular songs

On November 29, 2012, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Diamonds" by Rihanna
  • United Kingdom: "Troublemaker" by Olly Murs

The music charts on November 29, 2012

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

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

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Skyfall".

Facts

This date occurred 4,414 days ago. Approximately 147 months have passed. It was the 334th day of 2012, in week 48. The decade was the 2010s. The start of 2013 was just 32 days away. People who were born on November 29, 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 November 29, 2012

Let's go back to the 2010s.

The date is November 29, 2012, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder.

In America, the song "Diamonds" by Rihanna is at the top of the singles charts, while "Troublemaker" by Olly Murs 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.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Bones", "Skins", "Sherlock", and "Hawaii Five-0". 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. The game "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" has just been released.

Nintendo have recently released their new video game console "the Wii U". This is the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics. Pop star Rihanna has released her new album "Unapologetic". The album contains songs such as "Diamonds" and Stay". The music video "Gangnam Style" by South Korean singer PSY has just become the most viewed video on Youtube.

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. People are playing video games such as "Terraria", "Metal Gear Solid HD Collection", "The Walking Dead", and "FIFA 13". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Curious George", "Phineas and Ferb", "Big Time Rush", and "Team Umizoomi".

Children are playing with toys such as Crayola Crayon Town, Harumika (dolls), NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster, and Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 29, 2012, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • 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: November 29, 2012 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 29, 2012.

  • iCarly comes to an end.

    iCarly comes to an end

    The final episode of the Nickelodeon series iCarly aired on November 23rd, 2012.
  • "When we up in the club... all eyes on us."

    "When we up in the club... all eyes on us."

    will.i.am and Britney Spears released the song "Scream & Shout" in November 2012.
  • The Wii U is released.

    The Wii U is released

    Nintendo released the "Wii U" video game console at the end of November 2012. This device would have been on many people's wish lists for Christmas.
  • Silver Linings Playbook.

    Silver Linings Playbook

    Cinemagoers were watching a new movie called Silver Linings Playbook, starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.
  • 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around November 29, 2012.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: November 29, 2012
  • 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.
  • December 18, 2012: Cassadee Pope wins the third season of The Voice.
  • December 19, 2012: Park Geun-hye is elected as the first female president of South Korea.
  • December 22, 2012:
    • Baseball player Ryan Freel commits suicide.
    • Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace are crowned as the winners of Strictly Come Dancing.
  • December 24, 2012: Rapper Capital Steez commits suicide.
  • December 25, 2012: Quentin Tarantino's movie Django Unchained (2012) is released in cinemas.
Television shows

Television shows in November 2012

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

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in November 2012

If you were a kid on November 29, 2012, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

Toys in 2012

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

The Wii U
The Wii U
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
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 29, 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 29, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 29.

Jerry Lawler

Jerry Lawler

Wrestler
Born on November 29, 1949
He turned 63 on this day in 2012.

Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs

Soccer player
Born on November 29, 1973
He turned 39 on this day in 2012.

Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman

Actor Deceased
Born on November 29, 1976
He turned 36 on this day in 2012.

The Game

The Game

Rapper
Born on November 29, 1979
He turned 33 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on November 29, 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 29, 2012 was most likely conceived around March 8, 2012.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 29, 2012 is close to August 22, 2013.

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Stats for November 29, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 29, 2012:

  • 4,414 days have passed since this date.
  • 630 weeks have passed.
  • 381,369,600 seconds have passed since November 29, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 444,931,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 196,786,713,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 63,561,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 32,797,786 steps. That's roughly 14,577 miles.
  • 4,576,435 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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