Saturday August 04, 2012: on this day

August 04, 2012 was the 217th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 04, 2012 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 04, 2012, who was born and died on August 04, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. True Love) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 2012?


August 04, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 217th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 2012 can also be written as 8/4/2012 in the US and as 4/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

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August 04, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 2012:

  • Arab spring
  • Syrian civil war (2011-present).
  • Clashes continue in aleppo with fighting close to the city's radio and television stations.
  • Damascus is the capital of syria, and there are renewed fighting.
  • Russia and chinandashtwo countries that opposed the united nations general assembly resolution regarding syriadashcriticise it as unbalanced
  • Nearly 48 iranian pilgrims were kidnapped in a bus near damascus.
  • 2011-2012 saudi arabian protests:
  • Saudi arabian protests 2011-2012: soldier and protester killed during a demonstration in qatif, the eastern city.
  • Bahraini uprising (2011-present):
  • Bahraini uprising (2011-present).:: abdulhadi al-khawaja's daughter was taken into detention and charged with "destroying government property".
  • At least 45 people were killed in a suicide bombing in abyan, a southern yemeni province.
  • Two navy sailors were killed and four foreigners were kidnapped when gunmen attacked an oil barge in the niger delta, nigeria.
  • Iran claims it has successfully tested fired a fateh110 missile.
  • North korea increases the death toll due to recent floods to at least 169 with more than 400 still missing.
  • At least six people are killed by floods or landslides after heavy rains in uttarakhand, india.
  • Abu bakar bashir, an islamist cleric jailed, threatens war in burma after alleged abuses of the rohingya by buddhists. this was in response to a letter sent to thein sein, burmese president.
  • Sudan signs an oil deal with south sudan
  • According to the defense lawyer for the russian band pussy riot, the accused will face lengthy prison terms and the court is accused of pressuring witnesses and the defendants.
  • The parliament of afghanistan votes against the defence and interior ministers for continuing cross-border bombardment by pakistan.
  • 2012 summer olympics
  • South african athlete oscar pistorius becomes the first amputee in athletics to compete in the olympic games 400m.
  • Britain's six gold and one silver medal wins on day eight of 2012 london olympics made it the biggest british victory in an olympics day since 1908.
  • Erick barrondo wins guatemala's first olympic medal at the 20km racewalking event.
  • Syrian civil war: fighting continues in aleppo with fighting close to the city's radio and television stations. (al jazeera).renewal of fighting erupts at damascus, the capital. (msn)russian and chinese-two of 12 countries that opposed the united nations general assembly resolution regarding syria-criticise this resolution as unbalanced. nearly 48 iranian pilgrims were kidnapped by a bus near damascus.
  • (the daily telegraph) britain wins six gold medals and a silver on day eight of the 2012 london olympics. south african athlete oscar pistorius becomes the first amputee in athletics to compete at the olympic games in 400m. (the daily telegraph. britain wins six gold medals, and one silver, on day eight at the london olympics 2012. this is the biggest british success in an olympics day since 1908. (bbc sport). erick barrondo wins the 20km racewalking contest the first olympic medal in guatemalan

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August 04, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Germinal : 1 - 0
  • Cercle Brugge - Kortrijk : 1 - 2
  • Charleroi - Club Brugge : 0 - 1
  • Lokeren - Bergen : 2 - 2
  • Waasland-Beveren - Mechelen : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Dresden : 2 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - Regensburg : 1 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Caen - Auxerre : 3 - 1
  • Nimes - Nantes : 0 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Celtic - Aberdeen : 1 - 0
  • Hearts - St Johnstone : 2 - 0
  • Kilmarnock - Dundee : 0 - 0
  • Ross County - Motherwell : 0 - 0
  • St Mirren - Inverness C : 2 - 2
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August 04, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 04, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 4th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:12 pm and setting at 09:45 am.

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 04, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 7 months old,

or 139 months and 25 days old,

or 607 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4255 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 2012?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 04, 2012.

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August 04, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 2012:

  • Bud Riley

    American football player and coach (b. 1925).

  • Brian Crozier

    Australian-english journalist and historian (d. 2012).

  • Johnnie Bassett

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1935).

  • Arnie Risen
  • Renato Nicolini
  • Giuseppe Coco
  • Julio López

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

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August 04, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 2012:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 04, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me Maybe
  2. - Payphone
  3. - Wide Awake
  4. - Lights
  5. - Somebody That I Used To Know

August 04, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 04, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 04, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 04, 2012 was La Diabla by Romeo Santos, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 04, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 04, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Diabla
  2. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol
  3. - Follow The Leader
  4. - Amor Confuso
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

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August 04, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

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

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

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

Prometheus

Prometheus

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

August 04, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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:

True Love

True Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Michael J. Saul

Harmontown

Harmontown

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Neil Berkeley

Burning Love

Burning Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ken Marino

Daybreak

Daybreak

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Stephen Tolkin

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

August 04, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Next Best Thing by Jennifer Weiner

The Next Best Thing

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Jennifer Weiner, #1 New York Times Bestseller and Blockbuster #1 New York Times bestseller returns with an irresistible story of a young woman trying her best in Hollywood... Ruth Saunders, three years old, miraculously survives a car accident that took …

The Mobile Wave by Michael Saylor

The Mobile Wave

By:

Michael J. Saylor is the CEO of MicroStrategy and continues the legacy of Megatrends and Future Shock as international bestsellers. He presents The Mobile Wave, an innovative analysis of the impact mobile intelligence has on society--the fifth wave.

Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard

Killing Lincoln

By:

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

Earth Unaware by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston

Earth Unaware

By:

Humanity believed they were alone in this galaxy 100 years ago, just like Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game. Slowly, humanity was making its way from Earth to the other planets and asteroids.

Calico Joe by John Grisham

Calico Joe

By:

"Grisham hits it out of the park ."--The Washington Post. It's 1973 and Joe Castle is the great rookie in baseball.

August 04, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beat Sneak Bandit

Beat Sneak Bandit

Platform: iOS

Genre: Puzzle / Rhythm

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

Platform: PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, Wii U, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Platform

Publisher: JP Spike Chunsoft

10000000

10000000

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

Genre: Puzzle role-playing

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk

Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk

Platform: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Gust Co. Ltd.; WW Koei Tecmo

AKB1/149 Renai Sōsenkyo (Love Election)

AKB1/149 Renai Sōsenkyo (Love Election)

Platform: PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita PlayStation 3

Genre: Dating sim

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

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Who was the US President on August 04, 2012?

On August 04, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 2012?

On August 04, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 2012?

On August 04, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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.

Discover how August 2012 calendar looked like.

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