Thursday June 12, 2008: on this day

June 12, 2008 was the 164th day of the year 2008, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is June 12, 2008 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 12, 2008, who was born and died on June 12, 2008, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 12, 2008, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lollipop by Lil Wayne), movies (e.g. The Great Debaters, directed by Denzel Washington), TV series (e.g. Moon Machines) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 12th, 2008 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 12, 2008?


June 12, 2008 was a Thursday and it was the 164th day of the year 2008 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 2008 can also be written as 6/12/2008 in the US and as 12/6/2008 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 2008 in June 2008 calendar

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June 12, 2008: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 12, 2008:

  • Representative ron paul, texas, withdraws his candidacy to be president of the united states.
  • Residents in paradise and bonny doon in california were evacuated due to wildfires.
  • Four men, including three colombians, were arrested by ecuadorean police on suspicion that they plotted to assassinate president rafael correa.
  • Tendai biti is the secretary of the movement for democratic change in zimbabwe and was arrested in harare.
  • Cedar rapids, iowa evacuates four thousand homes after the cedar river floods. this is due to heavy rains in recent days.
  • With 228 deaths in 23 states, the salmonella outbreak in america continues due to tainted tomato poisoning.
  • Robert gates, united states secretary of defense invites pakistani and afghan officials to join an investigation into the gora prai airstrike.
  • Dayron robles, a cuban hurdler, sets a new world record in 12.87 seconds for the 110-metre hurdles at a golden spike meeting in ostrava (czech republic).
  • Paris hosted more than 80 countries and international aid organizations to discuss a strategy to deliver billions of dollars to afghanistan.
  • The people's republic of china (china) and taiwan start formal talks on improving cross-strait relations.
  • The u.s. supreme court ruled in "boumediene v. bush" that foreign terrorist suspects detained at guantanamo bay have constitutional rights to challenge their arrest in us courts.
  • Alexander ovechkin, washington capitals forward, wins the hart memorial trophy for the most valuable player in the national hockey league 2007–2008 season. he also won the art ross trophy to win most points and the rocket richard trophy to be the top goal scorer.
  • Bill c-61, an act to amend the copyright act is presented in the second session by minister of industry jim prentice. this bill is being introduced in an effort to be more in compliance with the wipo treaty.
  • David davis, conservative shadow home secretary, resigns from his position as member of parliament in haltemprice & howden to contest the haltemprice & howden by-election 2008 on civil liberties issues.
  • Irish voters vote for the twenty eighth amendment to the constitution of ireland. this amendment will allow for ratification of treaty of lisbon of european union.

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June 12, 2008: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 12, 2008:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.98
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $181.45
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.40
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.98
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $123.85

Exchange Rates on June 12, 2008:

  • 1 USD = 107.89 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0233 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0403 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.9075 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 166.69 JPY
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June 12, 2008: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 12, 2008: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 2008 is Rat and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on June 12th, 2008 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 12, 2008: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 12, 2008 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 2008 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 June 12, 2008 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 03:03 pm and setting at 01:58 am.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 2008 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 2008.

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Who was born on June 12, 2008?


Whose famous birthday is on June 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 12th:

  • Shia LaBeouf
    Shia LaBeouf

    Shia labeouf is an american actor known for his roles in the transformers franchise and the disney channel series even stevens.

  • Mario Casas
    Mario Casas

    Mario casas is a spanish tv actor known for his roles in popular spanish tv series and films.

  • Jim Nabors
    Jim Nabors

    Jim nabors was an american actor and singer best known for his role as gomer pyle on the andy griffith show and gomer pyle, u.s.

  • Kendra Wilkinson
    Kendra Wilkinson

    American tv personality and glamour model.

  • Abbey Lee
    Abbey Lee

    Abbey lee is an australian model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in films such as mad max: fury road and...

  • Dave Franco
    Dave Franco

    Dave franco is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 21 jump street and now you see me.

  • Florence Guérin
    Florence Guérin

    French actress florence nicolas (also known as florence nicolas) was a star in both film and television roles from 1980 to 2008.

  • Timothy Busfield
    Timothy Busfield

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Paula Marshall
    Paula Marshall

    Rockville, maryland -- actress.

  • Tim DeKay
    Tim DeKay

    American producer and director of actor.

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June 12, 2008: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 15 years 9 months old,

or 189 months and 17 days old,

or 824 weeks and 1 day old,

or 5769 days old,

if you were born on June 12, 2008.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 12, 2008?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 2008?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 12, 2008.

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June 12, 2008: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 12, 2008:

  • Gunther Stent

    Gunther Stent was a German-born American molecular biologist known for his work on the genetic code.

  • Derek Tapscott

    Welsh footballer and manager (b. 1932).

  • Miroslav Dvořák

    Czech ice hockey player (d. 2008).

  • Ernesto Vichi

What famous deaths happened on June 12th?

Famous deaths on June 12th:

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck

    He was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Sylvia Miles
    Sylvia Miles

    Nyc, new york -- actress ("midnight cowboy", "farewell my lovely").

  • Lou Monte
    Lou Monte

    New jersey, united states -- singer ("peppino the italian mouse").

  • Treat Williams
    Treat Williams

    American author and actor.

  • Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone

    American actor known for his role as Doc Adams on the TV series Gunsmoke.

  • Jimmy Dorsey
    Jimmy Dorsey

    Shenandoah (pennsylvania) -- orchestra leader (stage show).

  • Grayton Peck

    American actor known for his roles in classic films such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Roman Holiday, and Twelve O'Clock High.

  • Elynore Ostrom

    First woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics.

  • Rodel Dagum

    Prominent statistician known for work in time series analysis.

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June 12, 2008: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 12, 2008:

  • Blessed Ternan, bishop, confessor [ GTZ: Scotland]
  • Blessed John of Sahagun, hermit, confessor
  • Roman Empire ? sixth day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta
  • Philippines ? Araw ng Kalayaan (Independence Day) 1898
  • Russian Federation ? Russia Day (Independence Day) 1990
  • United Kingdom ? Trooping the Colour (Military celebration of the monarch's official birthday held in London on the second Saturday of June)
  • Brazil ? Dia dos Namorados (Lover's Day; similar to St. Valentine's)
  • Blessed Eskill, bishop, martyr [ GTZ: Scandinavia]
  • Blessed Guido (died 1250)
  • Blessed Onuphrius, monk

Saints celebrated on June 12, 2008:

  • Saints Basilides, Quirinus, Nabor and Nazarius (and Celsus), martyrs
  • Saint Pharaildis, virgin [GTZ: Artois]
  • Saint Ursinus, bishop of Bourges, confessor (Translation day) [GTZ: Rouen]
  • Saint Leo III died 816
  • Saint Odulf of Oirschot died 865
  • Saints Nabor and Nazarius, martyrs [GTZ: St. Avold]
  • Saint Rufus, bishop, martyr [WTS (Bruges)]
  • Saint Cunera [HCC]
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June 12, 2008: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 12, 2008 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 9th and June 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 12, 2008: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

June 12, 2008: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 9th and June 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Bleeding Love youtube
  3. - Viva La Vida youtube
  4. - Take A Bow
  5. - I Kissed A Girl

June 12, 2008: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 2008 was Lollipop by Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

June 12, 2008: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 9th and June 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lollipop
  2. - Bust It Baby Part 2
  3. - Heaven Sent
  4. - Take You Down
  5. - I Luv Your Girl

June 12, 2008: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 12, 2008 was Te Quiero by Flex, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

June 12, 2008: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 12, 2008 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 9th and June 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Te Quiero
  2. - Si No Te Hubieras Ido
  3. - Donde Estan Corazon
  4. - A Punto De Llorar
  5. - Hasta El Dia De Hoy

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June 12, 2008: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 12, 2008 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Great Debaters

The Great Debaters

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Denzel Washington

Starring: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker

Country: United States of America

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Guillermo del Toro

Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, John Alexander

Country: United States of America

He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Ken Kwapis

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly, Morgan Lily

Country: United States of America

What Happens in Vegas

What Happens in Vegas

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Tom Vaughan

Starring: Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, Rob Corddry, Lake Bell

Country: United States of America

Fighting

Fighting

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Dito Montiel

Starring: Channing Tatum, Terrence Howard, Luis Guzmán, Zulay Henao

Country: United States of America

June 12, 2008: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 12, 2008 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Moon Machines

Moon Machines

Release year: 2008

Starring: Robert Seamans, Wernher von Braun, John F. Kennedy, Frank Borman

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Greensburg

Greensburg

Release year: 2008

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal

Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal

Release year: 2008

Directed by: various

Drive Thru New Zealand

Drive Thru New Zealand

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Greg Browning

Cinemania

Cinemania

Release year: 2008

Directed by: Stephen Kijak

June 12, 2008: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 12, 2008 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Audition by Barbara Walters

Audition

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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER Barbara Walters is the #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER. After fifty years of interviewing world leaders, celebrities, criminals and murderers, as well as movie stars, heads of state, politicians, and inspirational figures, Barbara Walters turned her gift of examination …

The Whole Truth by David Baldacci

The Whole Truth

By:

"Dick, I need to fight." Nicolas Creel is a man with a mission. The Ares Corporation, the largest defense contractor in the world, is his responsibility. Dick Pender, Creel's "perception manager", is what Creel uses to manipulate international conflicts to …

The Revolution by Ron Paul

The Revolution

By:

This book is now available in paperback. This Much Is True: You've Been Lied to. The government is expanding.

Careless In Red by Elizabeth George

Careless In Red

By:

The body was found by him on the forty-third day. . . After being devastated by the murder of his wife, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley fled to Cornwall.

The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria

The Post-American World

By:

"Zakaria . . . Fareed Zakaria, an international bestseller, describes "the rise of Fareed Zakaria" as having more intellectual range and insight than any other public thinker in West.

June 12, 2008: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 12, 2008 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bang Attack

Bang Attack

Platform: Wii (WiiWare)

Genre: Puzzle game

Corpse Craft: Incident at Weardd Academy

Corpse Craft: Incident at Weardd Academy

Platform: Adobe Flash, iOS

Genre: Real-time strategy, Puzzle

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno

Avatar: The Last Airbender – Into the Inferno

Platform: Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Play THQ

Aquanaut's Holiday: Hidden Memories

Aquanaut's Holiday: Hidden Memories

Platform: PlayStation 3

Genre: Submarine adventure

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action, stealth

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on June 12, 2008?

On June 12, 2008 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 12, 2008?

On June 12, 2008 the UK Prime Minister was Gordon Brown (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 12, 2008?

On June 12, 2008 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about June 12th?

June 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of June. 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 June 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Attack on abha international airport: a ballistic missile fired from houthi forces struck the abha international airport's arrivals hall in saudi arabia. 26 people were injured.
  • 2018 - Conflicts between indo-pakistani and pakistani forces, india-pakistan relations. india claims that four soldiers were killed when pakistan fired shots at kashmir.
  • 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shakes the aegean sea, leading to one death. plomari, greece: many homes were destroyed and others collapsed.

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What happened in 2008?

2008 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • The US$100 per barrel price for crude oil is the highest ever recorded.
  • The Democratic caucuses in Iowa, USA choose Barack Obama to be their presidential candidate on November 8. Hillary Clinton, the national front-runner, is third behind John Edwards. Mike Huckabee was chosen by the Republican caucuses over Mitt Romney.
  • Seldom seen snowfalls in southeast Florida, USA.

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What was the calendar for June 2008?

June 2008 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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