Tuesday July 24, 2012: on this day

July 24, 2012 was the 206th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 24, 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 July 24, 2012, who was born and died on July 24, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 24, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen), 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 July 24th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 24, 2012?


July 24, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 206th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 2012 can also be written as 7/24/2012 in the US and as 24/7/2012 in UK and Europe.

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July 24, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 24, 2012:

  • The category 4 typhoon vicente strikes hong kong and china's guangdong province, causing scores of injuries, cancellations of flights, and the closure of many businesses.
  • In russia's sverdlovsk region, four barrels with 248 human fetuses were found.
  • A man carrying a gun crawls under a dock to enter the university of connecticut's avery point campus. later, the man commits suicide.
  • The crown prosecution service in britain confirms that eight people including andy coulson, rebekah brooks and rebekah smith will be charged with the news international phone hacking scandal.
  • John atta mills, president of ghana, is killed and john dramani mahama, vice-president, takes his place. (euronews),
  • Egyptian president mohamed morsi nominates hisham qandil, minister of water resources and irrigation to the post of prime minister and asks him for the formation of the new government.
  • Syrian civil war: the people's protection units (ypg) capture the city of girkê legê.

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

Stock market quotes on July 24, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.21
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $607.38
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.24
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.06
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $190.92

Exchange Rates on July 24, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.16 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0218 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9956 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.386 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 94.27 JPY
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July 24, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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July 24, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 24th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 24, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:41 am and setting at 11:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Aug 02, 2012.

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Who was born on July 24, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:

  • Jennifer Lopez
    Jennifer Lopez

    American singer, actress and businesswoman.

  • Daveigh Chase
    Daveigh Chase

    Daveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.

  • Lynda Carter
    Lynda Carter

    Lynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.

  • Elisabeth Moss
    Elisabeth Moss

    Elisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.

  • Rose Byrne
    Rose Byrne

    Actress from australia.

  • Anna Paquin
    Anna Paquin

    Award-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.

  • Kristin Chenoweth
    Kristin Chenoweth

    Kristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...

  • Gus Van Sant
    Gus Van Sant

    American filmmaker.

  • Bindi Irwin
    Bindi Irwin

    The daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.

  • Danny Dyer
    Danny Dyer

    English actor and tv presenter.

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July 24, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 8 months old,

or 140 months and 24 days old,

or 612 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4285 days old,

if you were born on July 24, 2012.

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

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.

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

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

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July 24, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 24, 2012:

  • Sherman Hemsley
    Sherman Hemsley

    Sherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.

  • Chad Everett
    Chad Everett

    Chad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Atta Mills

    Atta Mills was a Ghanaian footballer who later became the President of Ghana.

  • Ewart Mills

    Former President of Ghana.

  • Robert Ledley

    American physiologist and physicist, invented the ct scanner (b. 1926).

  • Larry Hoppen

    American singer and guitarist (b. 1951).

  • Themo Lobos

    Chilean comics writer, artist.

  • John Atta Mills

    Ghanaian lawyer and politician, 3rd president of ghana (d. 2012).

  • Gregorio Peces-Barba

    Spanish jurist and politician (b. 1938).

  • Jorge Silva Vieira
  • Alberto Tridente
  • Paolo Licini
  • Hernán Raffo
  • Juris Reneslācis

What famous deaths happened on July 24th?

Famous deaths on July 24th:

  • Peter Sellers
    Peter Sellers

    British-american actor.

  • Regis Philbin
    Regis Philbin

    After years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...

  • Constance Bennett
    Constance Bennett

    American actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

  • Virginia Christine
    Virginia Christine

    Actress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.

  • Victor Moore
    Victor Moore

    At 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.

  • Rene Requiestas
    Rene Requiestas

    Actor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).

  • Marlean Torrance

    Renowned American painter known for her abstract expressionist works.

  • Ryosuke Akutagawa

    Renowned Japanese writer known for his short stories.

  • Etrulia Pitts

    Renowned American painter known for her vibrant abstract artworks.

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

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July 24, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 24, 2012:

  • Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
  • St. Ruffin
  • St. Wulfhad
  • St. David
  • St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
  • St. Lewine
  • St. Kinga/Cunegundes
  • St. Francis Solano
  • St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
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July 24, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 24, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 23rd and July 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 24, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me Maybe
  2. - Payphone
  3. - Wide Awake
  4. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  5. - Lights

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 24, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mercy
  2. - No Lie
  3. - Lemme See
  4. - Climax
  5. - Nobody's Perfect

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

The number 1 Latin song on July 24, 2012 was Hasta Que Salga El Sol by Don Omar, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

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

The Latin music chart on July 24, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol
  2. - Me Enamora
  3. - Follow The Leader
  4. - Amor Confuso
  5. - La Diabla

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July 24, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 24, 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

ParaNorman

ParaNorman

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Chris Butler, Sam Fell

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Tucker Albrizzi

Country: United States of America

The Bourne Legacy

The Bourne Legacy

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Tony Gilroy

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Scott Glenn

Country: United States of America

July 24, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 24, 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

July 24, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 24, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge

I, Michael Bennett

By:

Officers shot Detective Michael Bennett as he was being held by a notorious Mexican crime lord. This led to a fatal chase that left Bennett's friend Hughie McDonough in the grave. The prisoner, who is now in jail, vows to …

The Next Best Thing by Jennifer Weiner

The Next Best Thing

By:

Jennifer Weiner, #1 New York Times Bestseller and Blockbuster #1 New York Times bestseller returns with an irresistible story of a young woman trying her best in Hollywood... Ruth Saunders, three years old, miraculously survives a car accident that took …

Night Watch by Linda Fairstein

Night Watch

By:

New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein returns with a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that takes Alexandra Cooper into the dark underside of New York City's most storied restaurants and a murder case

Fifty Shades Darker by E L James

Fifty Shades Darker

By:

MORE THAN 150 MILLION COPIED WORLDWIDE. A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE Anastasia Steele broke off their relationship because of Christian Grey's singular tastes and dark secrets. She is now starting a new career at a Seattle publishing house. But

July 24, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 24, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doom 3 BFG Edition

Doom 3 BFG Edition

Platform: Microsoft Windows Linux PlayStation 3 Xbox 360 Nvidia Shield

Genre: First-person shooter, survival horror

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Angry Birds Friends

Angry Birds Friends

Platform: Android, iOS, Facebook (Adobe Flash)

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Brain Age: Concentration Training

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

F1 2012

F1 2012

Platform: Microsoft Windows Mac OS X PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Sim racing

Publisher: Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)

Asura's Wrath

Asura's Wrath

Platform: PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Action, beat 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on July 24, 2012?

On July 24, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 2012?

On July 24, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 24, 2012?

On July 24, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 24th?

July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of July. 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 July 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
  • 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
  • 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.

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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 July 2012?

July 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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