2012 Calendar of Events

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What's up in 2012?

On the Chinese calendar, it's the Year of the Dragon with the spotlight firmly placed on the dynamic ambition and energy of the mythical beast.

Hopefully, the dragon bodes well for social good in the year ahead, with dynamic leadership that will lend itself to easing the planet's current economic woes.

And, as 2012 is a leap year, there's an extra day in February to get it all done!

In summer, the spotlight turns to London, as the city erupts in celebration at the Queen's Jubilee marking Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne. A few weeks later, also watch for the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics to take place on July 27.

Elsewhere, national pride is on the line for Poland and Ukraine as they host the Euro 2012 championship games kicking off June 8. Also in the world of sport, this year marks the return of the 2012 Ryder Cup - the biennial battle between US and European golf champs teaming up to meet at the Medinah Country Club in Illinois in September.

The 'bad luck' news? Make way for black cats crossing your path in 2012 during a triple occurence of Friday the 13th falling on Friday, January 13; Friday, April 13; and Friday, July 13.

More notably, December 21, 2012 marks the end of the world — at least according to some interpretations of the ancient Mayan calendar. Otherwise, the optimists among us claim that December 21 will not be the end, but will rather mark the beginning of a new spiritual age with more emphasis on following the golden rule: "do unto others...".

Meanwhile, stay up-to-date with other reminders on major celestial events, sports tournaments, civic and religious holidays, film & entertainment awards shows, along with anticipated concert lineups at US state fairs and music festivals throughout the year ....

January 2012

January white sales
January 01 - New Year's Day
January 02 - Rose Bowl
January 04 - Orange Bowl
January 06 - Epiphany (Three Kings Day)
January 08 - Elvis Presley's birthday
January 09 - BCS Championship
January 11 - People's Choice Awards
January 12 - Critics Choice Awards
January 14 - Makar Sankranti
January 14 - Detroit Auto Show
January 14 - Miss America Beauty Pageant
January 15 - Golden Globe Awards
January 17 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17 - Australia Open
January 19 - Sundance Film Festival
January 23 - Chinese New Year
January 23 - National Pie Day
January 26 - Australia Day
January 26 - Winter X Games
January 29 - Pro Bowl
January 29 - Filmfare Awards
January 29 - SAG Awards

February 2012

                    Black History Month
                    Valentine's Day sales
                    President's Day sales
February 02 - Groundhog Day
February 04 - Six Nations Rugby
February 05 - Super Bowl XLVI
February 05 - Lingerie Bowl
February 05 - Puppy Bowl
February 09 - New York Fashion Week
February 12 - Darwin Day
February 12 - Grammy Awards
February 12 - Bafta Awards
February 14 - Valentine's Day
February 14 - Westminster Dog Show
February 20 - Presidents Day
February 21 - Fat Tuesday
February 21 - Shrove Tuesday
February 22 - Ash Wednesday
February 26 - NBA All Star Game
February 26 - Daytona 500
February 26 - Oscar Awards
February 28 - Houston Rodeo
February 28 - National Pancake Day

March 2012

March 02 - Texas Independence Day
March 03 - Spring break
March 08 - International Women's Day
March 08 - Purim
March 08 - Holi Festival
March 11 - Crufts Dog Show
March 11 - Daylight saving time begins
March 11 - NCAA Selection Sunday
March 14 - Pi Day
March 15 - Ides of March
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
March 17 - Boston Evacuation Day
March 18 - Mother's Day UK
March 19 - St. Joseph's Day
March 20 - First day of Spring
March 20 - Nowruz (Persian New Year)
March 27 - 2012 Pillsbury Bake-Off
March 31 - Earth Hour
March 31 - 2012 Kids Choice Awards

April 2012

2012 Easter sales
April 01 - April Fools Day
April 01 - ACM Awards
April 06 - Passover
April 06 - New York Auto Show
April 08 - Easter Sunday
April 08 - Masters Tournament
April 08 - National Library Week
April 13 - Coachella
April 13 - New Year Songkran Festival
April 16 - Boston Marathon
April 17 - US tax filing deadline
April 18 - Tribeca Film Festival
April 22 - London Marathon
April 22 - Monte Carlo Masters final
April 22 - National Jelly Bean Day
April 22 - Earth Day
April 25 - Secretary's Day
April 26 - Take Your Child to Work Day
April 26 - National Pretzel Day
April 26 - Billboard Latin Music Awards
April 26 - NFL Draft
April 28 - NBA playoffs

May 2012
May 01 - May Day
May 04 - Star Wars Day
May 05 - Children's Day
May 05 - Cinco de Mayo
May 05 - Kentucky Derby
May 08 - Teacher Appreciation Day
May 13 - Mother's Day
May 13 - Players Championship final
May 16 - Cannes Film Festival
May 18 - National Bike to Work Day
May 19 - 9th Avenue Food Festival NYC
May 19 - Preakness Stakes
May 19 - Sprint All Star Race
May 21 - Victoria Day
May 22 - Chelsea Flower Show
May 22 - French Open
May 27 - Bafta Television Awards
May 27 - Monaco Grand Prix
May 27 - Coca Cola 600
May 27 - Indy 500
May 28 - Memorial Day
May 28 - Memorial Day sales

June 2012
June 01 - National Donut Day
June 03 - Israel Day Parade
June 03 - MTV Movie Awards
June 06 - Venus transit 2012
June 08 - Euro 2012
June 09 - Belmont Stakes
June 10 - Puerto Rico Day Parade
June 10 - Tony Awards
June 12 - Museum Mile Festival NYC
June 14 - Flag Day
June 14 - College World Series
June 14 - US Golf Open
June 16 - Queen's Birthday
June 17 - Father's Day
June 17 - Father's Day sales
June 17 - 24 Hours of Le Mans
June 17 - Daytime Emmy Awards
June 19 - Ascot Week
June 20 - Summer Solstice
June 20 - Take Your Dog To Work Day
June 23 - Chinese Dragon Boat Festival
June 24 - NYC Gay Pride Parade
June 24 - Taste of Chicago
June 25 - Wimbledon
June 27 - Milwaukee Summerfest
June 28 - NBA Draft
June 28 - Summer X Games
June 30 - Tour de France

July -> December 2012