Saturday December 12, 2015: on this day

December 12, 2015 was the 346th day of the year 2015, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 12, 2015 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 12, 2015, who was born and died on December 12, 2015, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 2015, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hello by Adele), movies (e.g. Peeping Tom, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. Born This Way) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 2015 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 2015?


December 12, 2015 was a Saturday and it was the 346th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 2015 in December 2015 calendar

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December 12, 2015: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 2015:

  • Iraqi civil war (2014-17): six guards are killed when a suicide bomber targets an iraqi army post at al anbar governorate, on the border to saudi arabia.
  • Syrian civil war: sixteen people are killed and many more injured by a car bomb and a second, delayed explosion near a hospital in syria's mainly alawite, government-controlled neighborhood of al-zahra, east of homs' old city, the syrian observatory for human rights reports. this attack occurs just five days after rebels and the government reached an agreement on a ceasefire in western al-waer.
  • Yemeni civil war (2015-present). all sides in yemen's civil war announce that a seven-day ceasefire is to be implemented on monday.
  • All sides involved in the yemeni civil war announce that a seven-day ceasefire will be in effect starting monday.
  • In a clash with the followers of shi'a leader ibrahim zakzaky's islamic movement, nigerian soldiers killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more. according to the army, the crowd rushed general tukur buratai’s convoy, firing shots and trying to kill buratai. the attacks were then allegedly instigated by the islamic movement and the nigerian army.
  • Battle of kunduz: according to the united nations mission in afghanistan, 289 civilians were killed (301 with msf update) and 559 were injured in fighting in kunduz between taliban militants as well as afghan national security forces during september and october. these numbers do not include casualties from the friendly fire attack on doctors without borders hospital. the u.n. noted that the totals could rise as more information becomes available.
  • According to the united nations mission in afghanistan, 289 civilians were killed (301 according to msf update) or 559 were injured in fighting in kunduz in september and october between taliban militants versus afghan national security forces. these numbers are not inclusive of casualties in the friendly-fire attack against the doctors without borders hospital. the u.n. noted that the number could rise as more information becomes available.
  • Kunduz hospital airstrike. after two months of investigation, medecins sans frontieres (doctors without borders), has announced that the u.s. airstrikes against its kunduz trauma centre have resulted in an increase in the death toll to 42. msf claims 14 msf staff, four caretakers, and 24 patients were killed in the airstrike. msf also delivered a petition this week to the white house, signed by 547,000 people. it called for an independent investigation into the us airstrike.
  • 2015 united nations climate change conference in paris: delegates from 195 countries sign an agreement to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Paris: 195 countries' delegates approve an agreement to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Japan and india sign an agreement regarding high-speed rail, defense technology and a memorandum on civil nuclear cooperation.
  • North korea's all-female moranbong band (which was founded by kim jong-un) cancels tonight's concert at beijing’s national centre for the performing arts and two other events and returns to pyongyang. although rumors abound about the sudden cancellation, no explanation has been provided. this sudden cancellation could harm relations between china and north korea, which have been cooler ever since kim assumed power in 2011.
  • A jury found that a wisconsin gun shop negligently sold the gun the assailant used in the attack on two milwaukee police officers. the gun shop agreed to a $1million settlement with the officers.
  • The country is declared an islamic republic by president yahya jammeh, gambia.
  • Saudi arabian municipal elections 2015: saudi arabian voters go to the polls in municipal elections. women vote and stand for election for first time. seventeen women are elected. (los angeles times),
  • Houston mayoral election 2015: houstonians are voting in a runoff election for the election of the new mayor. it is a race between sylvester turner (a veteran lawmaker who seeks to increase economic opportunities) and bill king (a businessman who pledges to fix the city's finances).
  • The fourth-largest city in america is hosting a runoff election for the position of houston's mayor. it is a race between sylvester turner (a veteran lawmaker who seeks to increase economic opportunities) and bill king (a businessman who pledges to fix the city's finances).
  • Threety-three people were arrested in moscow as part of constitution day protests against alleged violations of human rights.
  • Poland protests: thousands marched against the law and justice party (pis), in warsaw with an estimated 50,000 people, and other cities, protesting president andrzej duda and the new conservative government that appoints constitutional tribunal judges loyal to the pis.
  • Pro-russian opposition groups protest against montenegro joining nato and demand a referendum.
  • 2015 heisman trophy: derrick henry, running back for the alabama crimson tide football club, wins the heisman trophy as the best college football player.
  • The paris agreement relating to united nations framework convention on climate change is adopted.[29]

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

Exchange Rates on December 12, 2015:

  • 1 USD = 1.3896 AUD
  • 1 USD = 0.9828 CHF
  • 1 USD = 17.387 MXN
  • 1 EUR = 1.524 AUD
  • 1 EUR = 1.5088 CAD

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

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Genoa - Bologna : 0 - 1
  • Palermo - Frosinone : 4 - 1
  • Udinese - Inter : 0 - 4

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Charleroi - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 2 - 1
  • Kortrijk - Mouscron-Peruwelz : 1 - 3
  • Mechelen - Lokeren : 1 - 1
  • Waregem - Waasland-Beveren : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Ingolstadt : 2 - 0
  • Darmstadt - Hertha : 0 - 4
  • Hoffenheim - Hannover : 1 - 0
  • Leverkusen - M'gladbach : 5 - 0
  • Werder Bremen - FC Koln : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Fortuna Dusseldorf - Union Berlin : 0 - 3
  • Karlsruhe - Greuther Furth : 1 - 0
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December 12, 2015: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 2015 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 2015: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 12, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:53 am and setting at 06:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Dec 25, 2015.

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Who was born on December 12, 2015?


Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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December 12, 2015: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 8 years 4 months old,

or 100 months and 11 days old,

or 436 weeks and 3 days old,

or 3055 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 2015.

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

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

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

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

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December 12, 2015: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 2015:

  • Jacinto Cayco

    Filipino basketball player who excelled in the local and international basketball scene.

  • Elfie Ostermann

    Austrian journalist and author known for her work in radio and television.

  • Frans Geurtsen

    Dutch footballer (b. 1942).

  • Evelyn S. Lieberman

    American politician, white house deputy chief of staff (b. 1944).

  • Galina Smirnova
  • Gösta Gärdin
  • Steve Gohouri
  • Guelfo Marcucci
  • Ian Howard Marshall

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

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December 12, 2015: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 2015:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 2015:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 2015: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 2015 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 2015 was Hello by Adele, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 2015 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hello
  2. - Sorry
  3. - Hotline Bling
  4. - What Do You Mean?
  5. - The Hills

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 2015 was Hotline Bling by Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 12, 2015 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hotline Bling
  2. - The Hills
  3. - 679
  4. - Here
  5. - Watch Me

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 12, 2015 was Ginza by J Balvin, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

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

The Latin music chart on December 12, 2015 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ginza
  2. - El Perdon
  3. - Propuesta Indecente
  4. - Despues de Ti Quien
  5. - Borro Cassette

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December 12, 2015: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 2015 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Karlheinz Böhm, Anna Massey, Moira Shearer, Maxine Audley

Country: United States of America

In the Heart of the Sea

In the Heart of the Sea

Release year: 2015

Written by:

Directed by: Ron Howard

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw

Country: United States of America

Inherent Vice

Inherent Vice

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Country: United States of America

Krampus

Krampus

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Dougherty

Starring: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman

Country: United States of America

Blackhat

Blackhat

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Michael Mann

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Viola Davis, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Country: United States of America

December 12, 2015: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 2015 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Born This Way

Born This Way

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Shaun Kadlec

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Rupert Jones

It Had to Be You

It Had to Be You

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Sasha Gordon

The Principal

The Principal

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Jody Hill

Celia

Celia

Release year: 2015

Directed by: Ann Turner

December 12, 2015: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 2015 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Fallout Shelter

Fallout Shelter

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

AdvertCity

AdvertCity

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Linux, OS X

Genre: Tycoon game

Publisher: VoxelStorm

Blackhole

Blackhole

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux OS X

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: FiolaSoft Studio

Kick & Fennick

Kick & Fennick

Platform: PlayStation Vita, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Green Hill

Dirty Bomb

Dirty Bomb

Genre: First Person Shooter, action

Publisher: Nexon America

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Who was the US President on December 12, 2015?

On December 12, 2015 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 2015?

On December 12, 2015 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 2015?

On December 12, 2015 the Pope was Francis.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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What happened in 2015?

2015 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Terrorism is in Yemen: The death count from the suicide bombing at Ibb (Yemen) on December 31 rose to 49, with the injury count climbing to 70.
  • The suicide bombing attack in Ibb (Yemen), that took place on December 31 has resulted in 49 deaths and 70 injuries.
  • One person is killed and six are injured in a shooting in Killarney in Calgary, Canada. Police have not made any arrests.

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What was the calendar for December 2015?

December 2015 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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