Monday December 24, 2012: on this day

December 24, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 359th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2012 can also be written as 12/24/2012 in the US and as 24/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on December 24, 2012:

• Syrian civil war: seven rebel fighters in syria are killed and many others are injured in a toxic gas inhalation incident at their base in homs.
• Seven rebel fighters from syria are killed and many others are injured in an accident at their homs base by toxic gas inhalation.
• War in afghanistan (2001-present:): nato adviser shot to death by afghan woman wearing police uniform in kabul. at least five afghan policemen were also killed by an officer in northern afghanistan.
• Nato advisor is killed in kabul by a woman wearing a police uniform. in northern afghanistan, at least five afghan policemen are also shot by another officer.
• Jack klugman, a u.s. actor, has died at 90. he was a star in 1970s tv series the odd couple, and quincy. m.e.
• Charles durning, an american actor, has died at the age of 89 in new york city. he was a two-time oscar nominee.
• The united kingdom is experiencing fresh flooding due to heavy rains. this has caused disruption in rail services between south-west england, england, and scotland.
• A minivan transporting 15 children to kindergarten crashes into a ditch in rural china killing 11 children.
• The government of pakistan recognizes the republic of kosovo.
• Two firefighters were killed and two more are injured responding to a fire in webster (new york), united states.
• After steve jobs' estate has paid its last bills, the ps85m high-tech yacht venus was released from the port amsterdam.
• Spacex has released video of their latest test of their grasshopper rocket. it was vertically launched and landed on 17 december.
• Jaume cladera, president of rcd mallorca football club, resigns as he is no longer with la liga.
• Oleksandr yaroslavsky, president of metalist kharkiv, resigns and transfers the financing obligations to another investor.
• Radomir antic, former fc barcelona coach, appointed new manager of china’s football club shandong luneng.

December 24, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 24, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $520.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.20
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.79
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.05

Exchange Rates on December 24, 2012:

• 1 USD = 84.93 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9926 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9156 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2336 CNY
• 1 EUR = 111.98 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 24, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 01:58 pm and setting at 04:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 2012

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Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

• Ricky Martin

  Puerto-rican singer.

• Ava Gardner

  American actress.

• Stephenie Meyer

  Young adult author.

• Mark Valley

  American actor.

• Lee Daniels

  Director.

• Diedrich Bader

  American actor.

• Satomi Ishihara

  Japanese actress.

• Lynn Chen

  Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

• Clarence Gilyard

  Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

• Ruth Chatterton

  American actress, writer, and pilot.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 24th

You are 11 years 3 months old,

or 135 months and 23 days old,

or 590 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4131 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 2012?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 24, 2012.

Famous people died on December 24, 2012:

• Jack Klugman

  Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

• Charles Durning

  American singer and actor (d. 2012).

• Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy

  British-Nigerian artist recognized for her portrait paintings and royal commissions.

• Dennis O'Driscoll

  Irish poet and critic (d. 2012).

• Richard Rodney Bennett

  English-american composer and educator (d. 2012).

• Xavier Mabille
• Earl Evans
• Ray Collins
• Mario De Paolis
• José Simón Díaz
• Jacob Joachim «Jack» Klugman
• Lawrence Lepage

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

• Harold Pinter

  British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

• Peter Lawford

  British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

• Norma Talmadge

  American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

• Liz Smith

  American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

• Ian Hendry

  Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

• Elener Adams

  Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

• Sharbel

  Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

• Norman Vincent Peale

  Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

• Sajjad Zaidi

  Renowned Urdu poet known for his profound verses.

• Ivry Gitlis

  Ivry gitlis is a renowned violinist known for his passionate and expressive performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 24th

Holidays on December 24, 2012:

• December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
• It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
• In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
• The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.

December 24, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2012 was Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 24, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
2. Rihanna - Diamonds
3. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
4. Ke$ha - Die Young
5. Maroon 5 - One More Night

December 24, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 24, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
4. Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
5. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique

December 24, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 2012 was Algo Me Gusta De Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 24, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 24, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
2. Tito El Bambino + El Patron Featuring Marc Anthony - Por Que Les Mientes?
3. Carlos Vives - Volvi A Nacer
4. Daddy Yankee - Limbo
5. Gerardo Ortiz - Solo Vine A Despedirme