Friday June 01, 2012: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

Historical Events

• Syrian uprising: The United Nations Human Rights Council votes against the resolution that condemned the massacre perpetrated by Syrian forces in Houla, May 25, despite Russia and China voting against it.
• According to The New York Times, President Barack Obama has accelerated American cyberwarfare campaigns following the 2010 Stuxnet.
• An infiltrator from the Palestinian Armed Sector and an Israeli soldier were killed in an exchange of fire at Gaza's border. At least three militants were also injured by an Israeli air strike.
• Madonna launches the MDNA Tour in Tel Aviv (Israel)
• 2012 was the year that world stock markets fell to their lowest point.
• Gonorrhoea is booming in England
• China has arrested a security official from China on suspicion of spying on the United States. The official is said to have been blackmailed and manipulated by the CIA.
• Direct trading of the Japanese yen (and Chinese yuan) begins.
• Venezuela's government has banned the sale of ammunition and guns to the public. This is the latest initiative in a series to increase security and reduce crime.
• Samoa pardons 35 prisoners in celebration of the 50th anniversary its independence from New Zealand.
• The Food and Drug Administration is a U.S. government agency that goes to court to obtain supplies of lethal injection drugs. These drugs have been in decline since the ban on importation.
• The count of votes in the Irish referendum about the European Fiscal Compact begins. Early tallies indicate that the Compact was approved.
• Johan Santana pitched a no-hitter in baseball against the St. Louis Cardinals. This was the first time that this has happened in the history of the New York Mets.
• See more

Old Newspapers from June 01, 2012

Browse US newspapers from June 01, 2012
Discover UK newspaper headlines from June 01, 2012

Old Magazines from June 01, 2012

Browse your vintage magazines from June 01, 2012

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page

See also

What happened on June 01 in history? Find out the list of June 1st major events

What was 2012 famous for? Discover everything about 2012

Other June 1st famous birthdays

• Marilyn Monroe

  American actress, singer, model and actress.

• Heidi Klum

  German model.

• Alanis Morissette

  Canadian singer-songwriter and one of the most popular female singers in the 1990s.

• Morgan Freeman

  He was an American actor who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2005 for his role as Million Dollar Baby.

See all famous people born on June 1st

How old am I?

If June 01, 2012 is your birthday you are 11 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on June 01.

How to find someone’s birthday?

If you’re searching for a person’s birth date, have a look at our Birthday Search Guide

Who died on June 01, 2012?

• Adan Zapata
• Kathryn Joosten

Other June 1st famous deaths

• Steve Prefontaine

  American track legend and extraordinary athlete.

• David Ruffin

  Mississippi, United States -- Vocalist.

• George Mikan

  American basketball player.

• Anna Seghers

  German politician and author (d. 1983).

See all famous people who died on June 1st

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

Who should a Gemini marry?

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer

Personality of June born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Dragon

Element: Water

Dragon personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in June 01, 2012 reveal something about your future ? Find out

The day of the week was Friday.

June 1st marks the 152nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 213 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

June 2012 calendar

Holidays

• Samoa - Independence Day 1962.
• Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Carna.
• Children's Day in some countries.
• Commemoration of Justin Martyr (Anglican).
• Kenya Madaraka Day 1963.
• Tunisia - Constitution Day / Victory Day 1959.
• The Ascension in Eastern Christianity.
• Nirvana of Buddhists.

Observances

• Global Day of Parents

Top #5 songs in the USA

1. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
2. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
3. Maroon 5 - Payphone
4. Fun. - We Are Young
5. Nicki Minaj - Starships

Top #5 R&B songs

1. Usher - Climax
2. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
3. Ca$h Out - Cashin' Out
4. Young Jeezy Featuring Ne-Yo - Leave You Alone
5. LoveRance Featuring IamSu & Skipper or 50 Cent - UP!

Top #5 Rock songs

1. Linkin Park - Burn It Down
2. The Black Keys - Gold On The Ceiling
3. Gotye Featuring Kimbra - Somebody That I Used To Know
4. Soundgarden - Live To Rise
5. fun. Featuring Janelle Monae - We Are Young

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Michel Telo - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
2. Juan Magan Featuring Pitbull & El Cata - Bailando Por El Mundo
3. La Arrolladora Banda el Limon de Rene Camacho - Llamada de Mi Ex
4. La Original Banda el Limon de Salvador Lizarraga - El Mejor Perfume
5. Espinoza Paz - Un Hombre Normal

Lunar phase

The moon phase for June 01, 2012 is Full Moon.

See Moon rising and setting times on June 01, 2012

Planetary phase

See Planets rising and setting times on June 01, 2012

Stock Markets

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.87
• Apple AAPL: opens at $569.16
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $28.76
• General Electric GE: opens at $18.82
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $190.12

Exchange Rates

• 1 USD = 77.95 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0409 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9659 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3695 CNY
• 1 EUR = 96.95 JPY