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November 6, 2012

November 6, 2012, was a Tuesday. It was 12 years, 1 month, and 18 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on November 6, 2012?

  • Barack Obama is reelected as the President of the United States after defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
  • Colorado Amendment 64 is passed, allowing for recreational marijuana use.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 6, 2012:

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 6, 2012

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

  • One More Night - Maroon 5
  • Gangnam Style - PSY
  • Some Nights - fun.
  • We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
  • Die Young - Ke$ha
Play the top songs from 2012
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Wreck-It Ralph

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Wreck-It Ralph" was at the top of the box office on November 6, 2012.

Facts

This date was 4,431 days ago. Approximately 148 months have passed. It was the 311th day of 2012, in week 45. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 2012 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 49 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to November 6, 2012

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Anyone born today will have the star sign Scorpio. 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 Wreck-It Ralph 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".

A new song called "Radioactive" by American pop band Imagine Dragons has just hit the airwaves. In America, the cleanup following Hurricane Sandy is underway. American Red Cross and FEMA personnel are carrying out search and rescue missions and providing medical supplies. Over six million people have been left without power and 160 people have been killed by the hurricane. The recent passing of "Amendment 64" means that Colorado has become the first US state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.

In the United States, the 2012 presidential election is taking place. Voters are lining up to decide between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney. 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 "My Super Sweet 16", "RuPaul's Drag Race", "Modern Family", and "Veep".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Minecraft", "Mass Effect 3", "Diablo III", and "Guild Wars 2". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Backyardigans", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", "Horrid Henry", and "iCarly". Popular toys at the moment include the KidiZoom Camera, Crayola Crayon Town, My Own Leaptop, and Lalaloopsy Silly Hair.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 6, 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 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 6, 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 6, 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.
  • Windows 8 is released.

    Windows 8 is released

    Microsoft released its Windows 8 operating system on October 26th, 2012.
  • Skyfall.

    Skyfall

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

    2012 US Presidential Election

    The campaign for the 2012 US Presidential Election was very much underway at this stage, with US President Barack Obama facing off against Republican nominee Mitt Romney. Throughout the campaign, topics such as economic recovery and the Iraq War became the center of attention.
  • 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 November 6, 2012.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to November 6, 2012.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This date: November 6, 2012
  • 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.
  • 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.
Television shows

TV shows in 2012

The following TV shows were popular in November 2012:

TV shows from November 2012.

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
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on November 6, 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.

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
Journey 2012
Journey

Were you born on November 6, 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 6, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 6.

Rebecca Schaeffer

Rebecca Schaeffer

Actress and model Deceased
Born on November 6, 1967
She was not alive on this date.

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Actor
Born on November 6, 1970
He turned 42 on this day in 2012.

Thandie Newton

Thandie Newton

Actress
Born on November 6, 1972
She turned 40 on this day in 2012.

Pat Tillman

Pat Tillman

American Football player Deceased
Born on November 6, 1976
He was not alive on this date.

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Actress
Born on November 6, 1988
She turned 24 on this day in 2012.

Aaron Hernandez

Aaron Hernandez

NFL player / convicted murderer Deceased
Born on November 6, 1989
He turned 23 on this day in 2012.

Jozy Altidore

Jozy Altidore

American soccer player
Born on November 6, 1989
He turned 23 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on November 6, 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 6, 2012 was most likely conceived around February 14, 2012.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 6, 2012 is close to July 30, 2013.

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Stats for November 6, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 6, 2012:

  • 4,431 days have passed since this date.
  • 633 weeks have passed.
  • 382,838,400 seconds have passed since November 6, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 446,644,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 197,544,614,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 63,806,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 32,924,102 steps. That's roughly 14,633 miles.
  • 4,594,061 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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