Thursday August 23, 2012: on this day

August 23, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2012 can also be written as 8/23/2012 in the US and as 23/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on August 23, 2012:

• Tropical storm isaac (2012): in its 23.00 pm bulletin, the u.s. national hurricane center reduces its hurricane warning level for hispaniola island in the caribbean sea to a hurricane watch and storm warning.
• Typhoon tembin (2012): taiwanese authorities evacuate nearly 5,000 people in advance of the typhoon.
• Heavy monsoon rains in rajasthan, northern india have caused at least 30 deaths.
• Four people were killed and 28 injured when a hot-air balloon crashed near ljubljana in slovenia.
• Since 2004, a new, non-contagious but chronic, immunodeficiency disorder has been diagnosed. it affects mostly people around 50 of asian descent. most patients create interferon-gamma-blocking autoantibodies more frequently. although genetic factors may be involved, it is not something that "runs in families". the disease could also be triggered by something in the environment.
• The waddenvereniging, a dutch organization, expects that the starry smooth-hound shark, which is human-friendly, will return to the wadden sea within a few years. this comes after specimina have been marked in oosterschelde as well as in zeeland in the rhine-meusescheldt delta.
• Baltasar garzon says he will surprise his client in the case against julian assange. the swedish prosecutor refused to travel to london.
• Russia claims that it is working closely alongside the syrian government in order to ensure that assad doesn't use or move chemical weapons from syria.
• Pakistan protests again against u.s. drone strikes. they call them illegal, against international law, and a violation to pakistan's sovereignty. pakistan states emphatically that the attacks are ampquotunacceptableampquot.
• Asil nadir, a former polly peck tycoon, is currently in prison for 10 years after stealing ps29m ($46m), from the company.
• Mark david chapman's 7th parole request, murderer of john lennon is denied.
• Lance armstrong, an american cyclist, has announced that he will not face united states anti-doping agency doping charges. this could lead to him losing his seven tour de france wins.
• U.s. tests surveillance balloons filled with helium at the mexican border. these two airships are approximately 800 meters high and have very sophisticated cameras. the balloons are not supposed to be allowed to observe mexican territory.
• In a letter to german authorities about the controversy surrounding circumcision, shimon peres, israel's president, stresses that circumcision is "atthe core of jewish identity".
• A hot-air balloon crashes near the slovenian capital of ljubljana, killing six people and injuring 28 others.

August 23, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.79
• Apple AAPL: opens at $666.11
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.39
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $197.04

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.54 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9938 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9556 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3538 CNY
• 1 EUR = 98.67 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 23, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:00 pm and setting at 11:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on August 23, 2012

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Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 23rd

You are 11 years 8 months old,

or 140 months and 2 days old,

or 609 weeks

or 4263 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2012?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 2012.

Famous people died on August 23, 2012:

• Byard Lancaster

  Byard Lancaster was a renowned musician known for his contributions to the jazz genre.

• Jerry Nelson

  American voice actor and puppeteer (d. 2012).

• Josepha Sherman

  American anthologist and author (b. 1946).

• Steve Van Buren
• Jean-Luc Delarue

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 23rd

Holidays on August 23, 2012:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 2012:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 2012 was Whistle by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 23, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Flo Rida - Whistle
2. Ellie Goulding - Lights
3. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
4. Katy Perry - Wide Awake
5. Maroon 5 - Payphone

August 23, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 2012 was No Lie by 2 Chainz Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 23, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. 2 Chainz Featuring Drake - No Lie
2. Wale Featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill & T-Pain - Bag Of Money
3. Usher Featuring Rick Ross - Lemme See
4. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
5. Meek Mill Featuring Drake - Amen

August 23, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 2012 was Yo No Soy Un Monstruo by Elvis Crespo Featuring Ilegales, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 23, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Elvis Crespo Featuring Ilegales - Yo No Soy Un Monstruo
2. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Sin Respiracion
3. Gerardo Ortiz - Amor Confuso
4. Roberto Tapia - Mirando Al Cielo
5. Daddy Yankee - Pasarela