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Born in 2012: Italy
This was Italy in 2012. Add your birthday to see your exact day.
What was Italy like in 2012?
Here is what Italy was like in 2012. The biggest song was “Scream and shout”. In cinemas, people watched “Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted”. In the news: S&P downgrades Italy. 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
- Scream and shout · Will.I.Am feat. Britney Spears
- Try · P!nk
- Somebody that I used to know · Gotye feat. Kimbra
- Gangnam style · PSY
- One day/Reckoning song [wankelmut remix] · Asaf Avidan and the Mojos
Films
- Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted · Directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, Conrad Vernon
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 · Box office No. 2, 2012–13 season
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey · Box office No. 3, 2012–13 season
On TV
- Telegiornale (TG1) · Rai · the news
- 90º minuto · Rai · Paolo Valenti
- Domenica in · Rai 1 · Sunday afternoons
- Il processo del lunedì · Rai · Aldo Biscardi
Cartoons
- L'albero azzurro (The Blue Tree) · Rai
- The Simpsons · Canale 5, then Italia 1
- SpongeBob SquarePants · Italia 1, Nickelodeon
- Winx Club · Rai Due · Rainbow
Cars
- Fiat Panda: Italy's favourite again · Fiat
- Vespa scooter · Piaggio
- Piaggio Ape three-wheeler · Piaggio
- Lancia Ypsilon on the podium · Lancia
Phones and gadgets
- 4G arrives · Vodafone
- Goodbye analogue TV (2012-07-04)
Fashion
- Luxury streetwear · High meets low
Sports
- Lazio win the Coppa Italia · Coppa Italia 2012–13
- Juventus win the Scudetto · Serie A 2012–13
- Ryder Hesjedal wins the Giro d'Italia · Giro d'Italia 2012
- 28 Olympic medals for Italy in London · 2012 Summer Olympics: 8 gold, 9 silver, 11 bronze
Popular baby names
- Sofia · Girls
- Francesco · Boys
- Alessandro · Boys
- Giulia · Girls
- Andrea · Boys
- Giorgia · Girls
In the news
- S&P downgrades Italy (2012-01-13)
- Costa Concordia disaster (2012-01-13)
- Enrica Lexie incident (2012-02-15)
- Earthquake in Emilia (2012-05-20)
- New earthquakes in Emilia (2012-05-29)
- Italy lose the Euro 2012 final (2012-07-01)
- Digital TV switchover complete (2012-07-04)
- Monti resigns (2012-12-21)
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 Italy like in 2012?
Here is what Italy was like in 2012. The biggest song was “Scream and shout”. In cinemas, people watched “Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted”. In the news: S&P downgrades Italy. 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 Italy in 2012?
“Scream and shout” was the biggest song of 2012 in Italy.
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 Italy in 2012?
Popular names included Sofia, Francesco, Alessandro, and Giulia.
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 27, 2026