Tuesday August 07, 2012: on this day

About August 7th, 2012, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mexican Drug War: The United States has frozen the assets of three Belize-based associates belonging to Mexico's top drug lord Joaquin ampquotEl Chapoampquot Guzman.
  • Day of the week: August 7th, 2012 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Charlize Theron, Wayne Knight
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen
  • Popular movie: Moneyball directed by Bennett Miller

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What day of the week was August 07, 2012?


August 07, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 220th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 2012 can also be written as 8/7/2012 in the US and as 7/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

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August 07, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 07, 2012:

  • Mexican drug war: the united states has frozen the assets of three belize-based associates belonging to mexico's top drug lord joaquin ampquotel chapoampquot guzman.
  • Syrian civil war: saeed jaili, an iranian senior official, reiterates iran's support for the syrian government during the crisis.
  • At least nine people were killed when a bomb exploded in a minibus in afghanistan's kabul province.
  • A gun attack on a church, and then an army patrol close to okene in kogi state, central nigeria, kills at least 21 people.
  • Tuareg rebellion (2012): burkina faso's foreign minister djibrill bassole visited fighters in northern mali linked to al-qaeda to try to resolve an ongoing crisis.
  • Flooding in manila, philippines forces at least 20,000 people from their homes to flee. the death toll from the eight-day-long heavy rains has reached 53.
  • People's republic of china evacuates shanghai from typhoon haikui, which is expected landfall in zhejiang tonight or tomorrow morning.
  • Eight people are being held by police in malaysia after a toddler died during a 20-hour exorcism ritual.
  • Investigators investigating the disappearance tia sharp discover cctv footage of the missing girl.
  • In sichuan, a tibetan man sets himself ablaze. this is the latest protest against chinese rule.
  • 2012 summer olympics
  • Mexico beat japan 3-1 in the semi-finals and will face brazil in the final.
  • Cameroon's seven athletes go missing
  • Sally pearson, an australian athlete, wins the 100m hurdles in athletics. this sets a new olympic record of 12.35 secs.
  • 2012 summer olympics: mexico beats japan 3-1 in the semi-finals and moves on to face brazil. (yahoo! sports: seven cameroon athletes go missing. (cnn) sally pearson, australia wins the 100m hurdles in athletics. she sets a new olympic record with 12.35 seconds.

August 07, 2012: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 07, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 07, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.88
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $622.77
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.07
  • General Electric GE: opens at $21.14
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $199.43

Exchange Rates on August 07, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.58 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9966 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9689 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3666 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 97.43 JPY

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August 07, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 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 07, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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August 07, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 07, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:09 pm and setting at 12:45 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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Who was born on August 07, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:

  • Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron

    South african-american actress, producer, and model.

  • Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight

    Wayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..

  • David Duchovny
    David Duchovny

    American actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.

  • Sydney Penny
    Sydney Penny

    Actress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).

  • Charlotte Lewis
    Charlotte Lewis

    Kensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.

  • Garrison Keillor
    Garrison Keillor

    American broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.

  • Megan Gale
    Megan Gale

    Australian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.

  • Brit Marling
    Brit Marling

    American screenwriter and producer of actresses.

  • Anjanette Comer
    Anjanette Comer

    Anjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.

  • Abbey Lincoln
    Abbey Lincoln

    Abbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...

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How old is someone born on August 07, 2012?


Someone born on August 07, 2012 is:

11 years 9 months old,

or 141 months and 30 days old,

or 617 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4321 days old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 2012?

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 07, 2012.

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August 07, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 07, 2012:

  • Bacilio Basilio

    Bacilio Basilio was a Filipino boxer who won the World Middleweight Championship in 1956.

  • Judith Crist

    Renowned film critic who wrote for various publications including TV Guide and New York Magazine.

  • Anna Piaggi

    Italian journalist and author (b. 1931).

  • Mayer Zald

    American sociologist and academic (b. 1931).

  • Dušan Zbavitel

    Czech indologist and author (b. 1925).

  • Vladimir Kobzev

    Russian footballer and coach (b. 1959).

  • Murtuz Alasgarov

    Azerbaijani academic and politician, speaker of the national assembly of azerbaijan (b. 1928).

  • Lucio Gera
  • Michel Polac

What famous deaths happened on August 7th?

Famous deaths on August 7th:

  • Joi Lansing
    Joi Lansing

    American model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Russ Morgan
    Russ Morgan

    Scranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.

  • Grayson Hall
    Grayson Hall

    Grayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.

  • Brion James
    Brion James

    American actor (born 1945).

  • Ravindra Nath Tagore

    Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.

  • Kiril Stanilavski

    A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...

  • Harlean Carpenter

    Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.

  • Virginia Apgar

    Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.

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August 07, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 07, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 07, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 07, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 07, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me Maybe
  2. - Wide Awake
  3. - Payphone
  4. - Whistle
  5. - Lights

August 07, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 07, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 07, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mercy
  2. - No Lie
  3. - Lemme See
  4. - Climax
  5. - Bag Of Money

August 07, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 07, 2012 was Hasta Que Salga El Sol by Don Omar, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 07, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 07, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 07, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 07, 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

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Peter Hedges

Starring: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams, Odeya Rush

Country: United States of America

August 07, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 07, 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:

Bad Education

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Pedro Almodovar

Hotel Hell

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Derrick Granado

True Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Michael J. Saul

Harmontown

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Neil Berkeley

Burning Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ken Marino

August 07, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 07, 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.

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong

Thirteen

By:

The thrilling, epic conclusion to the best-selling Otherworld series. A war is in the making and the first battle has been fought. Savannah Levine, a young witch with extraordinary power and dangerous pedigree, was rescued from her half-brother by supernatural …

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 …

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

August 07, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 07, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

10000000

10000000

Platform: iOS; Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, Android

Genre: Puzzle role-playing

99 Levels to Hell

99 Levels to Hell

Platform: Linux, OS X, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Zaxis Games

Dragon Ball Z: For Kinect

Dragon Ball Z: For Kinect

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai

Emperors SaGa

Emperors SaGa

Platform: GREE Mobage NTT DoCoMo

Publisher: Square Enix

Kinect Star Wars

Kinect Star Wars

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action

Publisher: LucasArts Microsoft Studios

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Who was the US President on August 07, 2012?

On August 07, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 2012?

On August 07, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 07, 2012?

On August 07, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 7th?

August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of August. 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 August 7th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
  • 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
  • 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.

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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 August 2012?

August 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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