What happened on Wednesday December 05, 2012?

Here's what happened on December 05, 2012:

• Typhoon Bopha Devastates Philippines Typhoon Bopha caused severe destruction in the Philippines, resulting in at least 283 deaths, 339 injuries, hundreds missing, and over 87,000 people evacuated, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Egyptian Political Unrest Violent clashes erupted in Cairo between supporters and opponents of President Mohamed Morsi, symbolizing the deep political divisions in post-revolution Egypt.
• Death of Jazz Legend Dave Brubeck Renowned American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck passed away at the age of 91 in Connecticut, marking the end of an era in jazz music history.
• Death of Architect Oscar Niemeyer Legendary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer died at 104 in Rio de Janeiro, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of modernist architecture, most notably the design of Brasilia's iconic government buildings.
• Citigroup Announces Major Job Cuts American banking giant Citigroup revealed plans to eliminate 11,000 jobs worldwide, reflecting ongoing restructuring in the global financial sector.
• Hungary Closes Damascus Embassy As part of the ongoing Syrian civil war, Hungary closed its Damascus embassy and removed all diplomatic personnel, signaling diplomatic tensions in the region.
• Deadly Clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon Intense fighting in Tripoli resulted in six fatalities and multiple injuries over two days, reflecting the ongoing sectarian tensions in Lebanon.
• Terrorist Attack in Nairobi A remote-controlled bomb exploded in Nairobi's Somalia neighborhood, causing injuries to nine people and highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
• King Edward VII's Hospital Prank Call Controversy The hospital announced a review of its telephone protocols following a controversial prank call by Australian radio station 2Day FM, where disc jockeys impersonated the Queen and Prince Charles while inquiring about the Duchess of Cambridge.
• New Orleans Hornets Rebranding The NBA team announced they will change their name to the New Orleans Pelicans, adopting Louisiana's state bird for the 2013-14 season.

Events in 2012

December 05, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 05, 2012

December 05, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 05, 2012:

• 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 on December 05, 2012:

• 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

December 05, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Peterhead - Elgin : 1 - 1

December 05, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 340th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 2012 can also be written as 12/5/2012 in the US and as 5/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

Famous people died on December 05, 2012:

• Dave Brubeck

  Legendary jazz pianist and composer who revolutionized the genre with innovative time signatures and complex rhythms.

• Oscar Niemeyer

  Renowned Brazilian architect who designed iconic modernist buildings like the United Nations headquarters and the Cathedral of Brasília,...

• Ignatius IV of Antioch

  Syrian Orthodox Patriarch who led the church from 1979 to 2012, known for his significant role in Middle Eastern Christian leadership.

• Guido Martinotti
• Ignazio IV Hazim
• Kazbek Gekkiev

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on December 5th

December 05, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Ke$ha - Die Young
3. Maroon 5 - One More Night
4. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
5. Psy - Gangnam Style

December 05, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique
3. Miguel - Adorn
4. Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
5. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

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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.

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December 05, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 05, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 December 05, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 10:14 pm and setting at 11:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on December 05, 2012

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Someone born on December 05, 2012 is:

12 years 5 months old,

or 149 months and 8 days old,

or 648 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4542 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 2012?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 05, 2012.

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