Thursday December 06, 2012: on this day

December 06, 2012 was the 341st day of the year 2012, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 06, 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 December 06, 2012, who was born and died on December 06, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Diamonds by Rihanna), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. Peter Rabbit) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 6th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 06, 2012?


December 06, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 341st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 2012 can also be written as 12/6/2012 in the US and as 6/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

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December 06, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 06, 2012:

  • 2012 egyptian protests: at least 7 people were killed and over 770 injured in clashes between supporters of president mohamed morsi and those opposing him in front of cairo's presidential palace. to secure the building, the egyptian army deploys several tanks as well as armoured troop carriers.
  • Clashes between supporters and enemies of president mohamed morsi at cairo's presidential palace result in 7 deaths and over 770 injuries. to secure the building, the egyptian army deploys several tanks as well as armoured troop carriers.
  • Afghanistan war (2001-present).: asadullah khani, the chief of afghanistan's intelligence services, was injured in an attempted assassination in kabul, the capital of afghanistan.
  • Asadullah khalid, the chief of afghanistan's intelligence services, was injured in an attempted assassination in kabul.
  • 2011-2012 conflict, lebanon: at least five people are killed in clashes between sunnis and alawites in tripoli (lebanon) on the third day. at least 10 people were killed and 73 others were injured in the three-day conflict.
  • On the third day, at least five people are killed in clashes between sunnis and alawites in tripoli (lebanon). at least 10 people were killed and 73 others were injured in the clashes between sunnis and alawites in tripoli, lebanon.
  • After severe morning sickness, the duchess of cambridge is discharged from hospital.
  • Google has announced that google+ now boasts more than 500,000,000 user accounts. 235 million of these users actively use google+ features.
  • Virgin trains receives a 23-month franchise for the uk's west coast main line, which will run until 9 november 2014.
  • After severe weather, including a tornado that struck auckland in new zealand, three people have been killed and 250 others were forced to evacuate.
  • Typhoon bopha has claimed at least 418 lives, and 383 are still missing in the southern philippines. after the storm's passage, at least 179,000 people were left homeless.
  • South korea and china discuss measures to respond to north korea's plans for launching a unha rocket later in the month.
  • Washington state law makes it legal to possess marijuana for personal use by anyone over 21 years old.
  • John burbine, a wakefield, massachusetts (usa), sex offender, is facing charges of sexual assault on 13 infants and young kids he cared for.
  • Republican jim demint announced that he would resign as senator of the united states in january to head the heritage foundation.
  • After only thirty-one days, the netherlands state secretary of economic affairs co verdaas quits.
  • The u.s. senate votes in favor of repealing the jackson-vanik amendment, a long-standing russian trade restriction. the magnitsky bill replaces it. the law directs the united states that visa and financial restrictions be placed on a list of officials involved in the death and torture of sergei magnitsky, three years ago.
  • Nasa's grail probes revealed unprecedented details of the moon's surface, including deep cracks, craters, and tectonic structures.
  • Nyasasaurus, an extinct reptile, is considered the oldest dinosaur known from fossils dating back to tanzania's 243-million-year-old.
  • Four medal-winning athletes at the 2004 olympic games, athens, have been disqualified from doping. yuriy bilonoh of ukraine will lose his shot put gold medal, and ivan tsikhan, a belarusian hammer thrower, must return his silver. the ioc decision also affects two bronze medalists from athens, svetlana kraviova, a russian shot putter, and irina yaatchenko, a discus thrower from belarus. the ioc decision has not yet been made on the reallocation of medals.
  • Today in japan, the 2012 fifa club world cup starts with a qualifying match between sanfrecce hiroshima fc and auckland city fc.
  • American professional basketball player kobe bryant becomes fifth nba player to score 30,000 points.
  • Uefa has announced that the 2015 uefa champions league final will be held at olympiastadion berlin, while the 2016 final will take place at milan's san siro.
  • Cristiano ronaldo, real madrid's star footballer, is named the best ibero-american athlete last year. at the 2011 national awards ceremony, held at madrid's royal palace of el pardo, spain, he received the ibero-american community trophy.
  • Uefa has announced that the euro 2020 final tournament will take place in several major european cities.

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December 06, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 06, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.76
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $528.94
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.81
  • General Electric GE: opens at $21.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $189.17

Exchange Rates on December 06, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 82.39 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9911 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9323 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.2283 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 106.84 JPY
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December 06, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and 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.

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December 06, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 6th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 06, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

38%

The moon phase on December 06, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 06, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:16 pm and setting at 12:25 pm.

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

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Who was born on December 06, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:

  • Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce

    American actor.

  • Judd Apatow
    Judd Apatow

    American screenwriter and film director.

  • Elissa Landi
    Elissa Landi

    Italian actress, writer and actress.

  • Janine Turner
    Janine Turner

    Janine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.

  • Peter Handke
    Peter Handke

    Austrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams

    American actress and singer.

  • Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson

    Canadian actress.

  • Shekhar Kapur
    Shekhar Kapur

    Indian screenwriter and producer of director producers.

  • Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau

    Belgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.

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December 06, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 4 months old,

or 136 months and 19 days old,

or 594 weeks

or 4158 days old,

if you were born on December 06, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 2012?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 06, 2012.

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December 06, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 06, 2012:

  • Jan Carew

    Guyanese-american author, poet, and playwright (d. 2012).

  • Jeffrey Koo Sr.

    Taiwanese banker and businessman (d. 2012).

  • Huw Lloyd-Langton

    English guitarist (hawkwind widowmaker, the meads of asphodel).

  • Miguel Abia Biteo Boricó

    Equatoguinean engineer and politician, prime minister of equatorial guinea (b. 1961).

  • Pedro Vaz

    Uruguayan lawyer and politician, minister of foreign affairs of uruguay (b. 1963).

  • Marcello Lodetti
  • Luigi Bonizzoni
  • Giovanni Sostero
  • Mike Boyette
  • Jean Diederich
  • Eugenio Gaburri

What famous deaths happened on December 6th?

Famous deaths on December 6th:

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

  • Peter Vaughan
    Peter Vaughan

    English actor (d. 2016).

  • Werner Klemperer
    Werner Klemperer

    German-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.

  • Frances Bavier
    Frances Bavier

    Frances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.

  • Gian Maria Volontè
    Gian Maria Volontè

    Italian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.

  • John Payne
    John Payne

    John Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.

  • Rita Macedo
    Rita Macedo

    Actress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.

  • Kathleen Harrison
    Kathleen Harrison

    Actress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.

  • James Dobson
    James Dobson

    Focus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.

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December 06, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 06, 2012:

  • Spain - Constitution Day
  • Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
  • Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
  • Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
  • Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
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December 06, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 06, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 06, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 06, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 06, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 06, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 06, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 06, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 06, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 06, 2012 was Algo Me Gusta De Ti by Wisin & Yandel Featuring Chris Brown & T-Pain, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 06, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 06, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following 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?

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December 06, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 06, 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

End of Watch

End of Watch

Release year: 2012

Directed by: David Ayer

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, Anna Kendrick, America Ferrera

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

December 06, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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:

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

December 06, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 06, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinne

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel

By:

Youth: Greg's world is turned upside-down when his school holds a Valentine's Day party and he gets a date, but Rowley doesn't.

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#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.

The Panther by Nelson DeMille

The Panther

By:

John Corey, an agent of the Anti-Terrorist Task Force, and Kate Mayfield, an FBI agent, were posted to Sana'a in Yemen, one of the most dangerous locations in the Middle East.

Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver

Flight Behavior

By:

"Kingsolver has a gift for reading words. "--TimeThe extraordinary New York Times bestseller of The Lacuna (winner the Orange Prize), The Poisonwood Bible, and Animal is a Pulitzer Prize nominee.

The Patriarch by David Nasaw

The Patriarch

By:

David Nasaw, a celebrated historian, examines Joseph P. Kennedy's life in this groundbreaking new book. He is the founder of the most famous political dynasty of the 20th century.

December 06, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 06, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Devil's Attorney

Devil's Attorney

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Turn-based strategy

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

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

Platform: Windows OS X

Genre: Graphic adventure

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land

Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land

Platform: iOS, Microsoft Windows, Android

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Red Wasp Design

Dustforce

Dustforce

Platform: Microsoft Windows; OS X; Linux; PlayStation 3; PlayStation Vita; Xbox 360

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Digerati Distribution

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Who was the US President on December 06, 2012?

On December 06, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 2012?

On December 06, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 06, 2012?

On December 06, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 6th?

December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of December. 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 December 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
  • 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),

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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 December 2012?

December 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

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