Thursday, 19th January 2012 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! Explore 55 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings drizzly with temperatures between 7°C and 11°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Capricorn. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 19th January in Paris, FR.
On Thursday, 19th January 2012, Paris experienced drizzly conditions whilst the city lay under a waxing gibbous moon. Those born on this date fall under the Capricorn zodiac sign. Paris, the capital of France and situated on the Seine river, remains one of Europe's most influential cultural and political centres, drawing millions of visitors annually to its historic landmarks and institutions.
The date marked a significant moment in digital history when the FBI shut down Megaupload, the Hong Kong-based file-sharing website that had become a central hub for online content distribution. This enforcement action reflected growing tensions between intellectual property rights holders and internet platforms. The same calendar date, five years earlier, witnessed the assassination of Hrant Dink, a Turkish-Armenian journalist and human-rights activist, killed by a Turkish nationalist in Istanbul. Dink's death sent shockwaves through the journalistic community and highlighted ongoing tensions regarding press freedom and minority rights in the region.
These events, separated by years yet occurring on the same date, underscore how January 19th has served as a turning point for both technology and civil liberties. DayAtlas provides comprehensive coverage of weather conditions, significant historical events, notable births and deaths for any specified date and geographical location, offering users a detailed perspective on how particular days have shaped modern history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 19th January 2012
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Fortune of the Day
19th January in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on January 19th blend classic Capricorn discipline with softer Venus influences from their second decan. They appear reserved yet possess subtle elegance and sensuality that draws others in. Their ambitions are serious but less harsh than typical Capricorns.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: practical, reliable, charming, constructive. Weaknesses: can seem controlling; emotional expression sometimes limited. Venus influence softens their natural severity, occasionally creating tension between duty and pleasure.
Love January 19th natives seek deep, lasting bonds with substantial emotional foundations. Their sensuality is understated yet present—they prefer intimate connections with meaning. They need partners who understand their ambitions and appreciate their subtle romantic nature.
Caree & Finance Career success comes through structured thinking, responsibility, and refined business instinct. They suit leadership roles, finance, or artistic management. Financial stability matters deeply—they invest wisely and think long-term.
Health Balanced routines with regular movement and mindful relaxation are essential. Those born January 19th tend toward muscle tension from stress but benefit from yoga or dance. They should take mental health as seriously as physical wellness.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Rabbit (Metal).
Fun Facts About 19th January
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Someone born on this day in 2012 would be 14 years old today — just 5,193 days into life, which is roughly 124,638 hours, 7,478,321 minutes, or 448,699,305 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 19. day of the year.
As this is a leap year, there are 347 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 3 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 19th January
- Felix Afena-Gyan, Ghanaian footballer (2003)
- Jonathan Taylor, American football player (1999)
- Donyell Malen, Dutch footballer (1999)
- Emre Guler, Australian rugby league player (1998)
- Jakub Jankto, Czech footballer (1996)
- Matthias Ginter, German footballer (1994)
- Alfie Mawson, English footballer (1994)
- Marvelous Nakamba, Zimbabwean footballer (1994)
- Erick Torres Padilla, Mexican footballer (1993)
- João Mário, Portuguese footballer (1993)
Lives Remembered on 19th January
- Justin Capră, Romanian engineer and academic (born 1933) (2015)
- Michel Guimond, Canadian lawyer and politician (born 1953) (2015)
- Ward Swingle, American-French singer-songwriter and conductor (born 1927) (2015)
- Azaria Alon, Ukrainian-Israeli environmentalist, co-founded the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (born 1918) (2014)
- Christopher Chataway, English runner, journalist, and politician (born 1931) (2014)
- Taihō Kōki, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 48th Yokozuna (born 1940) (2013)
- Stan Musial, American baseball player and manager (born 1920) (2013)
- Frank Pooler, American conductor and composer (born 1926) (2013)
- Earl Weaver, American baseball player and manager (born 1930) (2013)
- Toktamış Ateş, Turkish academician, political commentator, columnist and writer (born 1944) (2013)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 19th January
- Christian feast day: Bassianus of Lodi
- Christian feast day: Faustina and Liberata of Como
- Christian feast day: Henry of Uppsala
- Christian feast day: Marius, Martha, Audifax, and Abachum
- Christian feast day: Mark of Ephesus (Eastern Orthodox Church)
- Christian feast day: Pontianus of Spoleto
- Christian feast day: Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester
- Christian feast day: January 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Confederate Heroes Day (Texas), and its related observance: Robert E. Lee Day (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi)
- Husband's Day (Iceland)
- Kokborok Day (Tripura, India)
- Theophany / Epiphany (Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy), and its related observances: Timkat, or 20 during Leap Year (Ethiopian Orthodox)
- Theophany / Epiphany (Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy), and its related observances: Vodici or Baptism of Jesus (North Macedonia)
What Happened on 19th January?
- A bomb attack on an army convoy in the city of Bannu kills at least 26 Pakistani soldiers and injures 38 others. (2014)
- The Hong Kong-based file-sharing website Megaupload is shut down by the FBI. (2012)
- Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink is assassinated in front of his newspaper's Istanbul office by 17-year-old Turkish ultra-nationalist Ogün Samast. (2007)
- Four-man Team N2i, using only skis and kites, completes a 1,093-mile (1,759 km) trek to reach the Antarctic pole of inaccessibility for the first time since 1965 and for the first time ever without mechanical assistance. (2007)
- A Slovak Air Force Antonov An-24 crashes near Hejce, Hungary, killing 42. (2006)