Wednesday August 12, 2015: on this day

August 12, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2015 can also be written as 8/12/2015 in the US and as 12/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Here's what happened on August 12, 2015:

• Syrian civil war: artillery attacks in damascus, during a visit of the foreign minister to iran mohammad javad zarif, kill at least 40 and leave more than 180 people injured.
• At least 40 people were killed and more than 180 injured in artillery attacks on damascus, during the visit of mohammad javad zarif, iran's foreign minister.
• New zealand flag debate: from more than 10,000 submissions, a government-appointed panel selects 40 finalist designs.
• Pearson plc sells its share of the economist group to exor, controlled by the agnelli family for ps469m
• 2015 chinese stock market crash: after yesterday's devaluation of 1.92 percent, the people's republic of china (renminbi), devalues the yuan (renminbi). this follows a 30% decline in chinese stocks last month. (bbc), (usa today),
• After yesterday's devaluation of 1.92 percent, the people's republic of china has devalued the renminbi (yuan) by 1.62 per cent. this follows a 30% decline in chinese stocks last month. (bbc), (usa today),
• 2015 tianjin explosions (bbc), (nbc news),
• At least 17 people are killed and 11 others seriously hurt in a massive explosion in tianjin, china. hundreds of people were also hospitalised. (bbc), (nbc news),
• Seven people were injured when a u.s. army sikorsky uh-60 black hawk helicopter crashed while landing on a u.s. navy cargo ship near okinawa.
• This week, 60 people have died in egypt from heat waves.
• Kasur child sexual abuse scandal: between 280 and 300 children were sexually abused over a period of two years. they were then filmed performing forced sex acts in pakistani by a gang that included 20 to 25 people. (cnn), (anadolu agency),
• Two years ago, between 280 and 300 children were sexually abused. they were also filmed performing forced sex acts in pakistani by a gang of 20-25 suspects. (cnn), (anadolu agency),
• Jimmy carter, former president of the united states, has announced that he has been diagnosed with a form of cancer that has spread to his liver.
• North korea's vice-premier choe yonggon was believed to be executed by firing squad for expressing frustration with the policies of kim jong un. (reuters),
• After self-immolation, a south korean man was seriously injured. the act occurred during protests against japan's use south korean women as sex slaves in world war ii.
• Desi bouterse is elected president of suriname for the second time.
• At least two massive explosions kill 173 people and injure nearly 800 more in tianjin, china.

August 12, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 12, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.44
• Apple AAPL: opens at $112.53
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.19
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.54
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $154.26

Exchange Rates on August 12, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8961 EUR
• 1 USD = 124.187 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6403 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3547 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2974 CAD

August 12, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hearts - Motherwell : 2 - 0
• Inverness C - Partick : 0 - 0
• Kilmarnock - Celtic : 2 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Groningen - Twente : 1 - 1
• Nijmegen - Excelsior : 1 - 0
• Zwolle - Cambuur : 2 - 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 2015 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 2015 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 12, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 07:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 2015

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Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

• Casey Affleck

  American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

• Cara Delevingne

  Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

• George Hamilton

  American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

• Dominique Swain

  American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

• Luis Mariano

  His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

• John Cazale

  Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

• John Derek

  After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

• Iza Calzado

  Filipino tv actress.

• Leah Pipes

  American actress.

• Jane Wyatt

  American singer and actress (d. 2006).

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 12th

You are 8 years 8 months old,

or 104 months and 7 days old,

or 453 weeks and 2 days old,

or 3173 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 2015?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 12, 2015.

Famous people died on August 12, 2015:

• Stephen Lewis

  Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

• Kynzi Fitzgerald

  Kynzi Fitzgerald was an acclaimed Irish novelist whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

• Rhonna Grayson

  Rhonna Grayson was a renowned biographer who wrote acclaimed works on influential historical figures.

• Shandee Fitzgerald

  Shandee Fitzgerald was an acclaimed Irish novelist whose works often explored themes of family, identity, and the complexities of human...

• Meiah Emerson

  Meiah Emerson was a renowned American poet known for her lyrical and nature-inspired works.

• Jaakko Hintikka

  Finnish logician and philosopher (d. 2015).

• Meshulim Feish Lowy

  Hungarian-canadian rabbi and author (b. 1921).

• John Scott

  English organist and conductor (b. 1956).

• Cesidio Casinelli
• Chris Marustik
• Sergio Giovarruscio
• Giancarlo Golzi

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

• Lauren Bacall

  American actress and star for more than a century.

• Henry Fonda

  American actor.

• Ian Fleming

  James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

• Merv Griffin

  American entertainer and tv host.

• Loretta Young

  American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

• Peter Woodthorpe

  British actor (born 1931).

• Arlene Martel

  Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

• Una Stubbs

  Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

• Dorothy Mackaill

  Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

• John Loder

  English sound engineer and record producer (born 1946).

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Observances on August 12, 2015:

• International Youth Day

August 12, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 2015: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. OMI - Cheerleader
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
5. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again

August 12, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 2015: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 12, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. Silento - Watch Me
3. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
5. Fetty Wap Featuring Monty - My Way

August 12, 2015: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 12, 2015 was El Perdon by Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 12, 2015: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 12, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias - El Perdon
2. Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho - Te Metiste
3. Gente de Zona Featuring Marc Anthony - La Gozadera
4. Romeo Santos - Propuesta Indecente
5. Plan B - Fanatica Sensual