Saturday June 16, 2012: on this day

June 16, 2012 was the 168th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is June 16, 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 16, 2012, who was born and died on June 16, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 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 16th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 16, 2012?


June 16, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 168th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 16, 2012 can also be written as 6/16/2012 in the US and as 16/6/2012 in UK and Europe.

June 16, 2012 in June 2012 calendar

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June 16, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 16, 2012:

  • Syrian uprising (2011-present).
  • Syrian uprising (2011-present).: united nations suspends peacekeeping mission to syria amid increasing violence.
  • A car bomb attack on shia muslims in baghdad, the capital of iraq, has resulted in at least 32 deaths.
  • At least 13 people are killed when a bomb explodes in landi kotal in pakistan.
  • Aung san suu kyi, a burmese politician, accepts the nobel peace prize personally 21 years after she received the award ''in absentia.''
  • The queen's birthday honours include recognition of actors kenneth branagh, kate winslet, and singer gary barlow.
  • Coca-cola has returned to myanmar, where it last did business for 60 years. north korea and cuba are now the only countries where coca-cola does not conduct business.
  • One person is killed when a stage was collapsed in toronto, canada.
  • After a bus crashes into a canyon in osmanabad district, maharashtra in india, more than 30 people were killed and 15 others were injured.
  • In a church in focsani (romania), a priest is killed by a knife.
  • David a. hemler is one of america's most wanted fugitives. he has been living and working in stockholm for 28 years.
  • Egypt's voters will vote in the second round for a presidential election. mohamed morsi, a former prime minister of the muslim brotherhood, and ahmed shafiq, an ex-prime minister, are the candidates.
  • Saudi arabia declares that crown prince nayef, the crown prince of saudi arabia, has died in geneva.
  • After a classified 469-day orbital mission, the united states air force's boeing x-37b robotic spaceplane returned to earth.
  • Uefa euro 2012: uefa launches disciplinary proceedings against croatian football federation following the throwing of bananas and the utterances of racist chants at the italy-croatia match.
  • Daredevil nik wallenda is the first to walk the tightrope between canada and the united states.
  • Blue islands atr 42 aircraft experiences an undercarriage failure on jersey airport's runway. the aircraft was later evacuated without any injuries.
  • China successfully launches the shenzhou 9 spacecraft. it carried three astronauts, including liu yang, the first female astronaut from china, to the tiangong-1 orbital platform.
  • The united states air force's robotic boeing x-37b spaceplane returns to earth after a classified 469-day orbital mission.

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June 16, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th 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 16, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on June 16th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 16, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 16, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 16, 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 16, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:12 am and setting at 06:56 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 16, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:

  • Alexandre Astier
    Alexandre Astier

    French director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.

  • Kirby Heyborne
    Kirby Heyborne

    Kirby Heyborne is an American actor known for his roles in films and television shows.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Joyce Carol Oates
    Joyce Carol Oates

    New york, united states -- novelist.

  • Laurie Metcalf
    Laurie Metcalf

    American stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...

  • Sibel Kekilli
    Sibel Kekilli

    Sibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.

  • Hilary Farr
    Hilary Farr

    Tv show host.

  • Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson

    American actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.

  • Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs

    Movie actor.

  • Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins

    Eileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.

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June 16, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 10 months old,

or 142 months and 9 days old,

or 618 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4331 days old,

if you were born on June 16, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 16, 2012?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 16, 2012.

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June 16, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 16, 2012:

  • Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell

    American actress (d. 2012).

  • Naif bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud

    Former Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Minister of Interior.

  • Jorge Lankenau

    Mexican banker and businessman (b. 1944).

  • Sławomir Petelicki

    Polish general (b. 1946).

  • Nils Karlsson

    Swedish skier (d. 2012).

  • Nāyef bin ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Āl Saʿūd
  • René Pavard
  • Giuseppe Bertolucci
  • Thierry Roland
  • Paolo Petti
  • Jiří Siegel
  • Nayef bin Abdelaziz

What famous deaths happened on June 16th?

Famous deaths on June 16th:

  • Wernher von Braun
    Wernher von Braun

    Rocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.

  • George Reeves
    George Reeves

    Actor in superman, gone with the wind.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Mikhail Kononov
    Mikhail Kononov

    Soviet actor (born 1940).

  • Brian Piccolo
    Brian Piccolo

    American football player (born 1943).

  • Chanceler Kohl

    Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.

  • Imre Nagy

    Hungarian journalist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.

  • Radhanath Ray

    Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.

  • Babbette Kramer

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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June 16, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 16, 2012:

  • South Africa - Youth Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
  • Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
  • 16 June Movement

Observances on June 16, 2012:

  • International Day of Family Remittances
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June 16, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 16, 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 16, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 16, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 16, 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 16, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 16, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

June 16, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on June 16, 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 16, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on June 16, 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 16, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on June 16, 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 16, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 16, 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 16, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 16, 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 16, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 16, 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

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay

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Now available in paperback, the third book in Suzanne Collins’s bestselling Hunger Games trilogy. "My name's Katniss Everdeen. Why isn't I dead? I should be dead. "Katniss

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.

The Amateur by Edward Klein

The Amateur

By:

You think you know Barack Obama the real Barack Obama? The Amateur is the only way to find out.

Tangle Of Need by Nalini Singh

Tangle Of Need

By:

Adria

June 16, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on June 16, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles

The Book of Unwritten Tales: The Critter Chronicles

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Nordic Games

Arma II: DayZ Mod

Arma II: DayZ Mod

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Survival, third-person shooter

Publisher: Bohemia Interactive

Asura's Wrath

Asura's Wrath

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

Deep Black

Deep Black

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: 505 Games

Emperors SaGa

Emperors SaGa

Platform: GREE Mobage NTT DoCoMo

Publisher: Square Enix

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Who was the US President on June 16, 2012?

On June 16, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 2012?

On June 16, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 16, 2012?

On June 16, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about June 16th?

June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
  • 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.

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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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