Sunday December 02, 2012: on this day

About December 2nd, 2012, in brief:

  • Historical events: Seven Taliban are killed and at least five Afghans are injured when the Taliban launch an attack against the NATO airstrip in Jalalabad, eastern Afghanistan.
  • Day of the week: December 2nd, 2012 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Diamonds by Rihanna
  • Popular movie: Moneyball directed by Bennett Miller

More about December 2nd, 2012? See below for more news and curiosities on December 2nd, 2012.

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What day of the week was December 02, 2012?


December 02, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 337th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 2012 can also be written as 12/2/2012 in the US and as 2/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

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December 02, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 2012:

  • Seven taliban are killed and at least five afghans are injured when the taliban launch an attack against the nato airstrip in jalalabad, eastern afghanistan.
  • Chibok, nigeria: suspected islamist fighters are on the run, killing 10 christians and setting their homes on fire.
  • Inducted are american actors dustin hoffman and david letterman, american television hosts, british rock band led zeppelin, buddy guy, american blues musician buddy guy, and natalia makarova, ballerina.
  • A 200-year-old french letter in which napoleon bonaparte promises to destroy the moscow kremlin, dated 20 oct 1812, fetches eur187,000. (ps151,000, $233 800) at a french auction, fontainebleau.
  • Japan's sasago tunnel collapses, trapping 30 vehicles. at least 9 people have been killed.
  • After a coal mine in northeast china was submerged, 16 miners were trapped underground.
  • The philippines warns residents about typhoon bopha, which is expected to hit land on tuesday, december 4.
  • Following pressure from president mohamed morsi's supporters, egypt's supreme constitutional court delays a decision on the legality of the constituent assembly.
  • Israel keyes is a 34-year old man who is suspected of killing samantha koenig, and possibly 7 other victims in the u.s. he apparently commits suicide while being held.
  • After anti-austerity demonstrations in ljubljana's capital, ljubljana, broke out in clashes that left fifteen people hurt, borut pahor, the former prime minister, was elected president of slovenia.
  • Italy's voters go to the polls to elect a centre-left candidate to be their prime minister. pier luigi bersani won.
  • Pleiades-hr 1b, a french optical earth-imaging satellite with very high resolution, pleiades, is successfully launched via a russian soyuz sta rocket from the guiana space centre in kourou (french guiana).
  • Spanish racing team hrt f1 was forced to leave formula one because they couldn't find a buyer by the deadline of 30 nov. the team was then removed from the 2013 entry list.
  • International volleyball federation confirms that the 2013 fivb volleyball league will be a three-pool competition with 16 teams and 18 teams.
  • The sambafoot association has announced their 30 nominees for the 2012 samba gold award, which is a football award that recognizes the best brazilian player in europe.

December 02, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 02, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Atalanta : 2 - 1
  • Fiorentina - Sampdoria : 2 - 2
  • Genoa - Chievo : 2 - 4
  • Inter - Palermo : 1 - 0
  • Lazio - Parma : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Lokeren - Genk : 3 - 4
  • Waasland-Beveren - Standard : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hoffenheim - Werder Bremen : 1 - 4
  • Wolfsburg - Hamburg : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • FC Koln - Ingolstadt : 1 - 0
  • Frankfurt FSV - Braunschweig : 1 - 2
  • Paderborn - Duisburg : 0 - 2

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December 02, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 02, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 02, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 02, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 10:24 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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Who was born on December 02, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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How old is someone born on December 02, 2012?


Someone born on December 02, 2012 is:

11 years 5 months old,

or 137 months and 20 days old,

or 598 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4189 days old,

Use our Age Calculator to know the age of a person given the birthdate.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 2012?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 02, 2012.

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December 02, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 2012:

  • Tom Hendry

    Canadian playwright, co-founded the manitoba theatre centre (b. 1929).

  • Ehsan Naraghi

    Iranian sociologist and author (b. 1926).

  • Julius Kovazh
  • Israel Keyes
  • Azumir Veríssimo
  • David Jonassen
  • Décio Pignatari

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

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December 02, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 2012:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 2012:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 26th and December 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 02, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 02, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - One More Night
  3. - Die Young
  4. - Locked Out Of Heaven
  5. - Some Nights

December 02, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 02, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 02, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Clique
  3. - Adorn
  4. - Swimming Pools (Drank)
  5. - Girl On Fire

December 02, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 02, 2012 was Algo Me Gusta De Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 02, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 02, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Incondicional
  3. - Solo Vine A Despedirme
  4. - Por Que Les Mientes?
  5. - Mirando Al Cielo

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December 02, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

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

Country: United States of America

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

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

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

Country: United States of America

December 02, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:

Euphoria

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Lee Boot

The Returned

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

The Greatest Event in Television History

Release year: 2012

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

December 02, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Racketeer by John Grisham

The Racketeer

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"The Racketeer is guilty only of one thing: keeping our attention until the last page USA Today #1 New York Times Bestseller" Only four federal judges were ever murdered in the United States' history.

The Signal And The Noise by Nate Silver

The Signal And The Noise

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"Nate Silver's The Signal and the Noise is The Soul of A New Machine for the 21st Century." DriftNate silver author Rachel Maddow developed a unique system to predict baseball's performance.

The Last Man by Vince Flynn

The Last Man

By:

#1 New York Times bestselling author American Assassin--soon a major motion movie Mitch Rapp's search for a missing CIA assets raises the stakes of his own survival--in Vince Flynn’s "tight. Right. And Dynamite" (Star Tribune. Minneapolis). #1 New York Times …

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

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This riveting historical story of the events surrounding the assassination and murder of Abraham Lincoln is the first book of history by Bill O'Reilly. The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor tells the story

The Joy Of Hate by Greg Gutfeld

The Joy Of Hate

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Comedy from the irreverent star Fox News's Red Eye, and The Five: Humorous observations about the manufactured outrage in a sensitive, wussified society.

December 02, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 02, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Clash of Clans

Clash of Clans

Platform: iOS Android

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Supercell

Anna

Anna

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Kalypso Media

Caverns of Minos

Caverns of Minos

Platform: iOS

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Llamasoft

District 187: Sin Streets

District 187: Sin Streets

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Bad Piggies

Bad Piggies

Platform: Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OS X, BlackBerry 10, Windows Phone

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

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Who was the US President on December 02, 2012?

On December 02, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 2012?

On December 02, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 2012?

On December 02, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of December. 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 December 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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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 December 2012?

December 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 2012 calendar looked like.

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