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December 14, 2012

December 14, 2012, was a Friday. It was the 349th day of 2012. The decade was the 2010s.

11 years, 3 months, and 14 days have passed since December 14, 2012.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on December 14, 2012?

  • 27 people are killed in a mass shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) is released.
Song charts

Top songs

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

  • United States: "Diamonds" by Rihanna
  • United Kingdom: "The Power Of Love" by Gabrielle Aplin

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 14, 2012

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

  • Diamonds - Rihanna
  • Die Young - Ke$ha
  • One More Night - Maroon 5
  • Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
  • Gangnam Style - PSY
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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 4,122 days ago. Approximately 137 months have passed. It was the 349th day of 2012, in week 50. The decade was the 2010s. The end of 2012 was just 17 days away. 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.

Comments

Comments from our visitors about this date:

Top88

One of the worst days in living memory. I was driving home from work and listening to the news reports about. It was December, so it was dark pretty early. I still remember where I was when I heard what had happened. Horrible stuff.
Posted on September 7, 2022 23:33

Mel

A terrible day. Hard to believe it's been nearly a decade.
Posted on November 25, 2022 16:34

Tim76

10 years ago today... Damn.
Posted on December 14, 2022 04:28

Izzy

No words about what happened a decade ago as I saw the news coverage playing on a TV in the waiting room while at a dentist's appointment.
Posted on December 14, 2022 18:16

time

11 years ago? Crazy how time flies. I remember in 8th grade, before winter break, watching this on TV in the middle of class. Literally everyone was shocked and horrified to see something so messed up and tragic like this; everyone was full of emotions. RIP to all of the victims who lost their lives. 12/14/12
Posted on December 15, 2023 16:55


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Take me back to December 14, 2012

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Friday, December 14, 2012. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The Christmas season of 2012 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio. In America, the song "Diamonds" by Rihanna is at the top of the singles charts, while "The Power Of Love" by Gabrielle Aplin 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". Nintendo have recently released their new video game console "the Wii U". This is the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics. A number of people are using an old Mayan calendar to predict that the end of the world will occur on Friday, the 21st of December, 2012. The prediction is receiving a lot of attention on social media.

James Arthur has just won the ninth season of "The X Factor". People are reacting in shock and anger at news that a mass shooting has occurred at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. 20 children have lost their lives and the incident has reignited the debate about gun control in America. 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 "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "Sons of Anarchy", "Game of Thrones", and "American Horror Story". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Journey", "The Walking Dead", "Clash of Clans", and "Borderlands 2". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Peppa Pig", "WordGirl", "Team Umizoomi", and "Austin & Ally".

Popular toys at the moment include Cards Against Humanity, Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center, Dance Star Mickey, and Lazer Stunt Chaser.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

  • Christmas 2012.

    Christmas 2012

    The Christmas period of 2012 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

    The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

    Cinemagoers were watching a new fantasy film called The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which was a long-awaited prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
  • Sandy Hook.

    Sandy Hook

    The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting took place on December 14th, 2012. After murdering his mother at their home in Newtown, 20-year-old Adam Lanza drove to Sandy Hook Elementary School, where he killed 20 children and 6 staff members. The shooting led to renewed calls for gun control in the USA.
  • James Arthur wins The X Factor.

    James Arthur wins The X Factor

    James Arthur was crowned the winner of The X Factor in December 2012.
  • The 2012 Mayan Apocalypse.

    The 2012 Mayan Apocalypse

    People were worrying (and making memes) about the Mayan Apocalypse, which was supposed to occur on December 21st, 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 December 14, 2012.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 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.
  • This date: December 14, 2012
  • 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.
  • December 31, 2012: It is reported that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are having a baby.
  • January 2, 2013:
    • Soccer: QPR pull off a shock 1-0 win over Chelsea.
    • Soccer: Daniel Sturridge completes a move from Chelsea to Liverpool.
  • January 4, 2013: Actor Tony Lip, who portrayed Carmine Lupertazzi in the TV show "The Sopranos", passes away at the age of 82.
  • January 6, 2013: South Korean baseball player Cho Sung-min commits suicide.
  • January 7, 2013: Lionel Messi is awarded the 2012 Ballon d'Or.
  • January 11, 2013:
    • Reddit co-founder Aaron Swartz commits suicide.
    • Britney Spears announces that she will not be returning as a judge for the US version of The X Factor.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 14, 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 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 14, 2012 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
Television shows

TV series on December 14, 2012

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

TV shows from December 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
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
Psych
Psych
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Prison Break
Prison Break
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 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
Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island

Jessie
Jessie
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie
Victorious
Victorious
Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Glee
Glee
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
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2012

Toys and games that were popular in 2012:

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
Fijit Friends
Fijit Friends
DaGeDar balls
DaGeDar balls
Hot Wheels Wall Tracks
Hot Wheels Wall Tracks
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 December 2012.

Far Cry 3 2012
Far Cry 3
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
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
Terraria 2011
Terraria

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

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Nostradamus

Nostradamus

Apothecary Deceased
Born on December 14, 1503
He was not alive on this date.

Ernie Davis

Ernie Davis

American football player Deceased
Born on December 14, 1939
He was not alive on this date.

Jobriath

Jobriath

Musician Deceased
Born on December 14, 1946
He was not alive on this date.

Thuy Trang

Thuy Trang

Actress Deceased
Born on December 14, 1973
She was not alive on this date.

Michael Owen

Michael Owen

Soccer player
Born on December 14, 1979
He turned 33 on this day in 2012.

Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens

Actress and singer
Born on December 14, 1988
She turned 24 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on December 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 December 14, 2012 was most likely conceived around March 23, 2012.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 14, 2012 is close to September 6, 2013.

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Stats for December 14, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 14, 2012:

  • 4,122 days have passed since this date.
  • 588 weeks have passed.
  • 356,140,800 seconds have passed since December 14, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 415,497,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 183,768,652,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 59,356,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 30,628,109 steps. That's roughly 13,612 miles!
  • Since this date, 4,273,690 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 2012?

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