Monday December 03, 2012

US date format: 12/3/2012, UK date format: 3/12/2012

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 3, 2012).

The number one song in US was Diamonds by Rihanna.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Peter Rabbit. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Diamond Trust of London or Crashmo.

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.

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December 03, 2012 Events

What happened on December 03, 2012?

Historical Events

Syrian civil war: As the civil war in Syria worsens, the United Nations suspends operations and withdraws non-essential personnel. (AAP via News Limited). Jihad Makdissi, the spokesperson for the Syrian foreign ministry, has been fired or is in poor health.
As the Syrian civil war gets worse, the United Nations suspends its operations in Syria and pulls out non-essential personnel.
Jihad Makdissi, the spokesperson for the Syrian foreign ministry, is reported to have been fired or has defects.
2012 East D.R. Congo conflict: The Congolese government takes back control of Goma from the M23 rebels.
The Congolese government takes back control of Goma from the M23 rebels.
The Duchess and Duke of Cambridge have announced that they are expecting their first child. The baby could be the third in line for the throne after Prince Charles or Prince William. The Duchess of Cambridge is being treated for severe morning sickness.
Elizabeth Price receives the 2012 Turner Prize in recognition of her twenty-minute video installation, The Woolworths Choir (1979).
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted permission to former employees of General Motors for a lawsuit against State Street Corp. regarding the mismanagement of retirement savings.
Following the collapse of the Sasago Tunnel on Saturday, December 1, the Government of Japan has ordered an inspection of all road tunnels in Japan.
After a snake bit a Jordanian passenger, an EgyptAir pilot makes an emergency landing at Hurghada Airport.
South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported that North Korea had installed an Unha rocket at their Dongchang-ri launch location. Japan threatens to shoot it down if the rocket is allowed to remain in orbit and threaten Japanese territory.
Vietnam accuses China that it cut seismic survey cables from one its ships in South China Sea.
Singapore deports 29 other Chinese bus drivers and charges them with five Chinese bus drivers for staging the country's first strike since 1996.
Richard Nieuwenhuizen, a Dutch linesman, has died in hospital following being punched and kicked by three teenagers from Nieuw sloten, Amsterdam while he was officiating at Sunday's match.
After the outcome of controversial elections, Mykola Azarov (Prime Minister of Ukraine) and his entire government resigned.
NASA's Curiosity rover detected simple carbon-based organic compounds (SCOs) on Mars. However, it is not clear if they were created by Earthly contamination or if they are only elements that are native to Mars.
Sea Launch successfully launched its Zenit-3SL carrier rocket and Eutelsat 70B satellite, from the Odyssey Launch Platform in Pacific Ocean.
NASA announces that Voyager 1, a 1977 spacecraft launched by NASA, is almost at the edge of the Solar System and will soon pass through the heliosphere to interstellar space.
Ernesto Valverde has been appointed Valencia CF coach for the remainder of the season. He replaces Mauricio Pelegrino who was sacked just two days ago.
After the 2012-13 season loss to Werder Bremen, the Bundesliga football club Hoffenheim has fired Markus Babbel as head coach.
Juan Ignacio Chela, an Argentine tennis player, has announced that he will be retiring after winning six ATP singles titles as well as three doubles titles.
The Scottish Premier League has announced its expansion to 24 teams. It is divided into two divisions.
Jorge Sampaoli has been appointed Chile's national football team coach. He replaces Claudio Borghi who was fired last month after having problems qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Maria de Villota, a Spanish racing driver, has been released from hospital after her latest operation at November's end. After sustaining an eye injury in a high speed crash, she had to have further surgery to reconstruct her face.
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December 03, 2012 Famous Deaths

Who died on December 03, 2012?

Miguel Calero

Other December 3rd famous deaths

Robertson Davies
author, dies at age 82.
Ruth White
British healer and a counselor as well as the author of the "Gildas" books.
Luis Alcoriza
Actor / writer / director (Tiburoneros), dies of emphysema.
Richard Henry Warren
Composer, dies at 74.

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December 03, 2012 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Sagittarius

Sagittarius personality

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

Personality of December born

Chinese Zodiac

Dragon

December 03, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was December 03, 2012?

The day of the week was Monday.

December 3rd marks the 337th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 28 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

December 2012 calendar

December	2012
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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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
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