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Born in 2012: Spain
This was Spain in 2012. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was Spain like in 2012?
Here is what Spain was like in 2012. The biggest song was “Ai Se Eu Te Pego”. In cinemas, people watched “Lo imposible (The Impossible)”. In the news: General strike against labour reform. 2012 was also the Year of the Water Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2012.
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Songs
- Ai Se Eu Te Pego · Michel Telo
- Yo Te Esperaré · Cali Y El Dandee
- Rayos De Sol · Jose de Rico feat. Henry Mendez
- Te He Echado de Menos · Pablo Alborán
- Te Voy a Esperar · Juan Magan & Belinda
Films
- Lo imposible (The Impossible) · Spain's No. 1 film of 2012
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 · Spanish box office 2012 · No. 2
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey · Spanish box office 2012 · No. 3
On TV
- Goenkale · ETB1 · Basque soap
- Hospital Central · Telecinco · medical drama
- Cuéntame cómo pasó · La 1 · the Alcántara family
- Amar en tiempos revueltos (Love in Troubled Times) · La 1 · daily drama
Cars
- Spain's best-selling car: Renault Mégane · Renault
Snacks and ice creams
- The gin-tonic boom · Drinks
Phones and gadgets
- Tuenti, the 'Spanish Facebook' · Tuenti
- Tuenti Móvil · Tuenti (2012-02-15)
Fashion
- Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid · Catwalk
- 'Come in naked, leave dressed' · Desigual
- Zara, Spain's top brand · Zara
Sports
- Spain win Euro 2012 · Euro 2012 final, Kyiv (2012-07-01)
- Mireia Belmonte wins two silvers · London 2012 Olympics (2012-08-01)
- Joel González wins taekwondo gold · London 2012 Olympics (2012-08-08)
- Basketball silver in London · London 2012 Olympics (2012-08-12)
Popular baby names
- Daniel · Boys
- Lucía · Girls
- Hugo · Boys
- María · Girls
- Paula · Girls
- Alejandro · Boys
In the news
- General strike against labour reform (2012-03-29)
- The King breaks his hip in Botswana (2012-04-12)
- Argentina seizes Repsol's YPF (2012-04-16)
- Government takes control of Bankia (2012-05-09)
- Spain asks for an EU bank rescue (2012-06-09)
- Over a million march in Barcelona's Diada (2012-09-11)
- Protesters surround Congress (2012-09-25)
- Deadly rains in eastern Andalusia and Murcia (2012-09-28)
2012: the Year of the Water Dragon
People born from about 4 February 2012 to 3 February 2013 share the Dragon as their year animal, with the Water element: confidence and ambition with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Rabbit year.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Spain like in 2012?
Here is what Spain was like in 2012. The biggest song was “Ai Se Eu Te Pego”. In cinemas, people watched “Lo imposible (The Impossible)”. In the news: General strike against labour reform. 2012 was also the Year of the Water Dragon, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2012.
What was the No. 1 song in Spain in 2012?
“Ai Se Eu Te Pego” was the biggest song of 2012 in Spain.
What animal year was 2012?
2012 was the Year of the Water Dragon, from about 4 February 2012 to 3 February 2013. People born in January 2012 belong to the Metal Rabbit year.
What were popular baby names in Spain in 2012?
Popular names included Daniel, Lucía, Hugo, and María.
How old is someone born in 2012?
Someone born in 2012 turns 14 in 2026.
How can I see the exact day I was born?
Enter your birth date and city on bornthis.day to see that day’s weather, the moon, the No. 1 song and more, all free.
Last updated October 28, 2026