· THAT DAY · FEBRUARY 2, 2012 · NO. 14 ·
February 2, 2012
Thursday · 14 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
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All The News That's Fit to Print
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
Top Global Headlines
- 2021: The Burmese military establishes the State Administration Council, the military junta, after deposing the democratically elected government in the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.
- 2012: The passenger ferry MV Rabaul Queen capsized and sank in rough conditions in the Solomon Sea, resulting in at least 88 deaths.
- 2012: The ferry MV Rabaul Queen sinks off the coast of Papua New Guinea near the Finschhafen District, with an estimated 146–165 dead.
- 2009: Omid, Iran's first domestically made satellite, was launched from Semnan Space Center.
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Music
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We Found Love
Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
We Found Love
Rihanna Featuring Calvin Harris
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Movies
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The Avengers
Academy Award (2012)
12 Years a Slave
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The Amazing Spider-Man
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Ted
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Brave
Born on This Day
You share your birthday with
Paul Mescal
Irish actor (born 1996)
Harry Winks
English footballer (born 1996)
Nathan Delfouneso
English footballer (born 1991)
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