Wednesday December 05, 2012

US date format: 12/5/2012, UK date format: 5/12/2012

The day of the week was Wednesday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 5, 2012).

Famous birthdays on this day include Guido Martinotti .

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 The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Peter Rabbit. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dungelot or Baka and Test.

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.

Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Books | Videogames

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December 05, 2012 Events

What happened on December 05, 2012?


Historical Events

  • Syrian civil war: Hungary closes Damascus embassy and removes all personnel.
  • Hungary closes Damascus's embassy and expels all staff.
  • Conflict in Lebanon 2011-2012: Six people have been killed in two days of fighting in Tripoli. Several others were injured.
  • Six people have been killed in clashes in Tripoli over two days. Several others were injured.
  • Terrorist attacks in Kenya 2012: A remote-controlled bomb explodes at Nairobi's Somalia neighborhood, injuring nine persons.
  • Nine people were injured when a remote-controlled bomb exploded in Nairobi, Kenya's Somalia neighborhood.
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See also

What happened on December 05 in history? Find out the list of December 5th major events

What was 2012 famous for? Discover everything about 2012

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December 05, 2012 Famous Birthdays


Who was born on December 05, 2012?

Other December 5th famous birthdays

  • Norwegian-born French magistrate («Juge d'instruction») and politician for Europe Écologie–The Greens. She represented this party as a candidate for the presidency of France in the 2012 elections.

  • American cartoonist who created Mickey Mouse in 1928 and later made the first feature-length cartoon ever filmed, "Fantasia," 1940, a visual interpretation of orchestral music. He created and built the vast amusement park of Disneyland and founded Disney studios. Though the world cherished the myth of Disney as a kindly, happy storyteller, the truth is that he was "a tall, …

  • French singer and actress, starred in a film bio about Marlene Dietrich.

  • American astrologer, one of the most respected of the 20th century for his books, articles, lectures and research. His family was locally known for working in astrology, science and history, and Rob learned the basics of casting charts from his dad, Wilfred Hand. Adept from the time he was 18, he became well known for his research into new techniques …

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How old am I?

If December 05, 2012 is your birthday you are 10 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on December 05.

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December 05, 2012 Famous Deaths


Other December 5th famous deaths

  • American politician, an attractive member for the Democratic Party with a famous political name, a solid family life, and strong religious...

  • American homicide, a mass murderer who gained entry to a dorm for student nurses, knifing and strangling eight and raping one on 7/14/1966.

  • Director / producer (Last Sunset), dies at 65.

  • Ukrainian-born chess grandmaster (Born 1924).

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December 05, 2012 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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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

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Dragon

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December 05, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was December 05, 2012?


The day of the week was Wednesday.

December 5th marks the 339th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 26 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

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

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on December 05, 2012? Which were the top hits on December 05, 2012?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Die Young
  3. - One More Night
  4. - Locked Out Of Heaven
  5. - Gangnam Style

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Diamonds
  2. - Clique
  3. - Adorn
  4. - Swimming Pools (Drank)
  5. - Girl On Fire

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Some Nights
  2. - Ho Hey
  3. - Home
  4. - Too Close
  5. - The A Team

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Algo Me Gusta De Ti
  2. - Echa Pa'lla (Manos Pa'rriba)
  3. - Solo Vine A Despedirme
  4. - Cabecita Dura
  5. - Por Que Les Mientes?
Sport Games on December 05, 2012

Sport Games on December 05, 2012


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Football (United Kingdom)
  • Peterhead - Elgin : 1 - 1
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TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Peter Rabbit

Peter Rabbit

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Will Gluck

Euphoria

Euphoria

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Lee Boot

The Returned

The Returned

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Manuel Carballo

The Greatest Event in Television History

The Greatest Event in Television History

Release year: 2012

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Transformers: Rescue Bots

Release year: 2012

Country: United States of America

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom

The Time Keeper

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The Time Keeper is his most imaginative novel yet. It's a captivating tale about the first man to count the hours on Earth.

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross

By:

It's Christmas Eve, and Detective Alex Cross is called to arrest someone who robbed his church's poorbox. Alex leaves the mission behind and returns home to celebrate Christmas with his children, Nana, Bree, and Alex.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

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#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.

Thomas Jefferson by Jon Meacham

Thomas Jefferson

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NAMED ONE THE BEST BOOKS OF YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review * The Washington Post* Entertainment Weekly * The Seattle Times* St.

Poseidon'S Arrow by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler

Poseidon'S Arrow

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This adventure is part of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Series. Dirk Pitt, an oceanographer, returns to search for a key piece of marine tech that could change the United States' defense programs.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Dungelot

Dungelot

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Roguelike

Baka and Test

Baka and Test

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Romantic comedy, Slice of life

Labyrinth no Kanata

Labyrinth no Kanata

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Action role-playing game Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Konami

Dance Central 3

Dance Central 3

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Music, Rhythm, Exercise

Publisher: Harmonix

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Platform: Android; iOS; Microsoft Windows; Nintendo 3DS; Nintendo DS; OS X; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; Wii; Wii U; Xbox 360

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment; Feral Interactive (OS X)

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.27
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $568.91
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.38
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.91
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.01

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 82.46 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9917 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9264 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2253 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 107.73 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on December 05, 2012?

On December 05, 2012 the day of the week was Wednesday.

What zodiac sign is December 05, 2012?

On December 05, 2012 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.

Who was the US President on December 05, 2012?

On December 05, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 2012?

On December 05, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 05, 2012?

On December 05, 2012 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people are born on December 05, 2012?

On December 05, 2012 several famous people were born including, Guido Martinotti.

Which famous people died on December 05, 2012?

Famous people died on December 05, 2012 include, Guido Martinotti, Yves Niaré, David Warren «Dave» Brubeck.