Saturday June 02, 2012: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 6/2/2012, UK date format: 2/6/2012

June 2nd, 2012 was the 154th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Gemini. The day of the week was Saturday.

The number one song in US was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while Home by Toni Morrison was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Harmontown. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Deep Black or The Darkness II.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at June 02 across the years or at June 2012 calendar.

June 02, 2012 Events

What happened on June 02, 2012?

Historical Events

Syrian uprising (2011-present).
At least 12 people are killed and more than 40 injured in clashes between supporters and enemies of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Tripoli, a Lebanese port.
Two militants are killed in a drone attack by the United States. The drone strike was conducted in North-West Pakistan.
The War in Afghanistan (2001 to present): Four aid workers were kidnapped in northern Afghanistan by Taliban insurgents on May 22. They were rescued by ISAF forces.
After overtaking the runway at Accra's Kotoka International Airport, Ghana, an Allied Air cargo plane crashed into a minibus killing at least twelve people.
An Egyptian court found former president Hosni Mubarak guilty of complicity in the murders of protesters during the 2011 revolution that toppled Mubarak. Both are sentenced for life in prison. All three of Mubarak's sons, Gamal, and Alaa, were acquitted of separate corruption charges.
At least one person is killed and seven others are injured in a shooting at the Eaton Centre mall in Toronto.
Camelot, a horseracing trainer by Aidan O'Brien wins the Epsom Derby with two 2,000 Guineas Stakes classes. He also became the first father-son to win The Derby, along with Joseph.
Syrian uprising (2011-present).: At least 12 people are killed and more than 40 injured in clashes between supporters and enemies of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Tripoli, a Lebanese port.
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June 02, 2012 Famous Birthdays

Other June 2nd famous birthdays

Wentworth Miller
American actor.
Bernard Cazeneuve
French politician, who was, up to his appointment as Junior Ministre for European Affairs at Ministry of Foreign Affairs by President...
Zachary Quinto
American actor.
Justin Long
American actor.

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How old am I?

If June 02, 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 02.

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June 02, 2012 Famous Deaths

Who died on June 02, 2012?

Other June 2nd famous deaths

Rex Harrison
British actor who is internationally recognized on film and stage.
Mel Ferrer
Elberon, New Jersey -- Actor (Longest Day, Eaten Alive, 5th Floor).
Robert Noyce
The Intel Corporation was co-founded by an American businessman and inventor.
Anthony de Mello
Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist (Born in 1931).

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June 02, 2012 Zodiac

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 02, 2012 reveal something about your future ? Find out

June 02, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was June 02, 2012?

The day of the week was Saturday.

June 2nd marks the 153rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 212 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

June 2012 calendar

June	2012
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30

June 02, 2012 Holidays and Observances

What is special on June 02, 2012?

Holidays

Italy's Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), which commemorates the birth of the Repubblica Italiana and the end of the monarchy.
Shavuoth (Judaism) (2006).
Xenia name day in Slovakia.
The Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Nicephorus' death - see also March 13.

Music charts

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