Friday June 15, 2012: on this day

June 15, 2012 was the 167th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 15, 2012 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 15, 2012, who was born and died on June 15, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 15, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. True Love) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 15th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 15, 2012?


June 15, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 167th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 2012 can also be written as 6/15/2012 in the US and as 15/6/2012 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 2012 in June 2012 calendar

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June 15, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 15, 2012:

  • Shuqra is captured by the yemeni army, which was the third stronghold of militants to fall within the last week.
  • The clashes between police officers trying to expel landless farmers from a property in paraguayan, canindeyu resulted in 16 deaths and injuries.
  • According to reports, drake and chris brown, an american singer, fought with drake in new york's nightclub.
  • Italy announces that it will be selling three state-owned businesses in an effort to reduce its debt problem.
  • Rajat gupta, a former director at goldman sachs, was convicted on three counts of securities fraud in 2011 and one count each of conspiracy to insider trade.
  • Credit downgrades
  • Moody's investor service lowers credit ratings of five dutch banks, including ing bank.
  • Herman van rompuy is the president of the european council. he calls a conference to discuss the possible fallout from this weekend's election in greece.
  • After high mercury levels were discovered in some baby formulas, yili group, a chinese company, recalls the product.
  • New york auction: apple i computer sold at $374,500. this is a new record.
  • Season of the pacific hurricanes 2012:
  • 2012 pacific hurricane season: hurricane carlotta hits the coast of mexico.
  • Canada and the united states announce a partnership to build a bridge connecting detroit, michigan and windsor, ontario.
  • China suspends three officials. the government of ankang apologizes to feng jianmei (23), who was forced to have an illegal abortion after graphic photos of her and her baby were circulated online.
  • Baker atyani (''al arabiyas tv bureau chief for southeast asia'') disappears along with four others on the remote southern philippine island jolo, where muslim militants are active.
  • Three employees of an armored car company were reported to have been killed and one was injured in a shooting at university of alberta, edmonton, canada.
  • Opposition accuses mykola azarov, the ukrainian prime minister, of violating the law by having a alcoholic drink in a government building.
  • Barack obama, the president of the united states, announces that it will no longer deport illegal immigrants.
  • A law to facilitate peace negotiations between the government of colombia and the guerrilla groups has been approved by congress of colombia.
  • For former anglicans living in australia, the holy see creates the personal ordinariate of our lady of the southern cross.
  • Scientifically, the oldest time period for which bulgarian remains are believed to have been john the baptist is the first century ad.
  • Uefa euro 2012: a remarkable development has seen the match between france & ukraine at the donbass arena, donetsk (ukraine) delayed for 55 minutes due to lightning and torrential rain.
  • Credit downgrades: moody's investor service lowers credit ratings of five dutch banks, including ing bank. (reuters)moody's also reduces nokia's debt rating to "junk" status.
  • Moody's also reduced nokia's debt rating to "junk" status.
  • Japan police arrest katsuya takahashi, a member of the aum shinrikyo cult. he is the last suspect wanted in connection with the march 1995 sarin gas attack on the tokyo subway that resulted in 13 deaths.
  • Nik wallenda becomes the first person to successfully tightrope walk directly over niagara falls.

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June 15, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 15, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.57
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $571.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.59
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.87
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $196.08

Exchange Rates on June 15, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.69 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0214 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.95 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3652 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 99.47 JPY
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June 15, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th 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 15, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on June 15th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 15, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 15, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 2012 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 15, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:37 am and setting at 06:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 2012.

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Who was born on June 15, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on June 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 15th:

  • Ice Cube
    Ice Cube

    Ice cube is an american rapper, actor, and filmmaker known for his influential role in the rap group n.w.

  • Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox

    Courteney cox is an american actress best known for her role as monica geller on the popular tv show friends.

  • Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris

    Neil patrick harris is an american actor, comedian, and magician, best known for his roles in how i met your mother and doogie howser, m.d.

  • Johnny Hallyday
    Johnny Hallyday

    French singer, the french elvis.

  • Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt

    American actress best known for her role in the tv series "mad about you" (1992-1999).

  • Guy Bedos
    Guy Bedos

    He is a comedian and actor from france.

  • Demis Roussos
    Demis Roussos

    After being a member and performing artist of aphrodite's child (prog rock band that also included vangelis), he had a string international...

  • James Belushi
    James Belushi

    James belushi is an american actor known for his roles in movies suchjson as 'about last night.

  • Leah Remini
    Leah Remini

    Leah remini is an american actress known for her role in the tv show 'the king of queens' and for her activism against the church of...

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June 15, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 9 months old,

or 141 months and 13 days old,

or 614 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4304 days old,

if you were born on June 15, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 15, 2012?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 15, 2012.

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June 15, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 15, 2012:

  • Elmond Duffin

    Elmond Duffin was a pioneering computer scientist who made significant contributions to the field of digital signal processing.

  • Milford Sprecher

    Pioneer in the field of computer graphics and visualization.

  • Jerry Tubbs

    American football player and coach (b. 1935).

  • Phillip D. Cagan

    American economist and author (b. 1927).

  • Israel Nogueda Otero

    Mexican economist and politician, 10th governor of guerrero (b. 1935).

  • Barry MacKay

    American tennis player and sportscaster (b. 1935).

  • Simon Tortell
  • George Kerr
  • Günther Domenig
  • Anouar Abdel-Malek
  • Cesare Pozzo
  • Georg Rosbigalle
  • Riccardo Vantellini

What famous deaths happened on June 15th?

Famous deaths on June 15th:

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Jacques Bergerac
    Jacques Bergerac

    France -- actor (gigi, les girls, thunder in sun).

  • Hume Cronyn
    Hume Cronyn

    Canadian-american actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2003).

  • Steve Cochran
    Steve Cochran

    American actor.

  • Victor French
    Victor French

    American actor and director (highway to heaven), has died at 54 from cancer (b. 1934).

  • Yolandra Lopez

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Juwana Brown

    Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Janit Singh

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Delorese Hawkins

    Bestselling novelist whose gripping stories captivated readers worldwide.

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June 15, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 15, 2012:

  • Commemoration of Evelyn Underhill (Anglican mystic and poet)
  • Roman Catholic Church ? Feast of Saint Germaine Cousin, patron of shepherdesses and of victims of child abuse
  • Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches: Corpus Christi (moveable feast, 2006)
  • Malawi's Freedom Day
  • Commemoration of William Adams (Miura Anjin ????) a man shipwrecked in Japan in the 1600s, and whom James Clavell's "Shogun" was based upon
  • Flag Day in Denmark
  • Roman Empire ? ninth and final day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta

Observances on June 15, 2012:

  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Saints celebrated on June 15, 2012:

  • Saint Vitus' Day ? Vitus Diena held in medieval Latvia
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June 15, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 15, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 15, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 15, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 15, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  2. - Call Me Maybe
  3. - Payphone
  4. - We Are Young
  5. - Starships

June 15, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 15, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 15, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Climax
  2. - Cashin' Out
  3. - Birthday Cake
  4. - Mercy
  5. - Heart Attack

June 15, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 15, 2012 was Ai Se Eu Te Pego by Michel Telo, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 15, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 15, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  2. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  3. - Llamada de Mi Ex
  4. - Un Hombre Normal
  5. - Follow The Leader

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June 15, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 15, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

June 15, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 15, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

True Love

True Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Michael J. Saul

Harmontown

Harmontown

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Neil Berkeley

Burning Love

Burning Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ken Marino

Daybreak

Daybreak

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Stephen Tolkin

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

June 15, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 15, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

Stolen Prey by John Sandford

Stolen Prey

By:

The brilliant Lucas Davenport thriller by the #1 New York Times bestseller. Lucas Davenport has witnessed many horrific murder scenes. This is one of the most horrific.

In One Person by John Irving

In One Person

By:

"His most daringly politically, sexually transgressive and moving novel in well more than a decade" (Vanity Fair. Winner of the 2013 Lambda Literary Award. A New York Times bestseller about desire, secret, and eroticism.

Cronkite by Douglas Brinkley

Cronkite

By:

Douglas Brinkley is an acclaimed author and historian who presents the definitive and most complete biography of Walter Cronkite, the American news anchor. He has used recently released letters, diaries and other artifacts to do so.

June 15, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 15, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beat Sneak Bandit

Beat Sneak Bandit

Platform: iOS

Genre: Puzzle / Rhythm

Endgame: Syria

Endgame: Syria

Platform: HTML5, Android

Genre: Trading card game newsgame

BlayzBloo: Clone Phantasma

BlayzBloo: Clone Phantasma

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Arc System Works

Da Capo III

Da Capo III

Platform: Windows, PSP

Genre: Fantasy, Harem, Romantic comedy

Publisher: Circus

Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances

Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances

Platform: Web browser (supported Internet Explorer 9, Firefox 4.1+, Google Chrome)

Genre: Massively multiplayer online real-time strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on June 15, 2012?

On June 15, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 2012?

On June 15, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 15, 2012?

On June 15, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about June 15th?

June 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: yemeni-based houthi forces launch drone strikes against jizan regional airport in yemen and abha international airport, saudi arabia. a spokesperson for the saudi arabian-led coalition claims that a houthi drone was shot down in close proximity to abha, saudi arabia.
  • 2018 - War in north-west pakistan: on june 13, the afghan ministry of defense reported that mullah fazlullah (emir of pakistani taliban) was killed in kunar by a drone strike.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at least 34 people were killed in airstrikes by the syrian government on rebel-held areas of aleppo.

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for June 2012?

June 2012 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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