Saturday July 07, 2012: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 7/7/2012, UK date format: 7/7/2012

July 7th, 2012 was the 189th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Cancer. The day of the week was Saturday.

The number one song in US was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while The Storm by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching True Love. If you liked videogames you were probably playing AKB1/149 Renai Sōsenkyo (Love Election) or Civilization V: Gods & Kings.

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.

You can also have a look at July 07 across the years or at July 2012 calendar.

July 07, 2012 Events

What happened on July 07, 2012?

Historical Events

After two deaths by rockets fired from Syria, the alert has been placed on Wadi Khaled's Lebanese Army.
Jaime Garcia Marquez informs his students that Gabriel Garcia Marquez (the Colombian writer and winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize for Literature) has dementia which has ended his writing career.
From 2-6 July 2012, the 2012 World Karl Popper Debate Championships will be held in Leon (Mexico). On 7 July, the results were announced by the WKPDC. They declared Pakistan the champion and Zainab Hayeed the best debater and speaker.
In the Krasnodar region of south Russia, more than 140 people were killed by torrential rains that caused heavy flooding.
At least 14 Russian pilgrims are killed in a bus accident in northeastern Ukraine.
A prolonged drought could lead to a food shortage that could threaten the lives of up to 13 million West Africans.
The United States has declared Afghanistan as one of its major non NATO allies. This designation allows it to purchase advanced U.S. weapons.
Raul Castro, Cuba's leader, makes his first trip to Beijing since he succeeded Fidel Castro in 2008. In 2008, trade agreements were signed between China (China) and Cuba.
An ongoing counter-terrorism operation has led to the arrest of a 22-year-old woman in east London.
The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office re-categorizes Natalie Wood's 1981 drowning as ampquotundeterminedampquot on her death certificate, replacing the previous finding of an ampquotaccidentampquot.
Princess Sara bint Talal Bin Abdulaziz bin Talal bin is a daughter of Prince Talal. She claims political asylum in Britain because she fears for her safety in Saudi Arabia.
In an anti-drug operation that started in April, 649 kilograms cocaine were seized by police in Hong Kong.
Libyan voters vote in a General National Congress election. The elected representatives are responsible for the appointment of a Prime Minister, cabinet, and the creation of a new Constitution.
East Timor's voters go to the polls in parliamentary elections.
American politician Barney Frank marries James Ready, his long-term partner. This makes him the first member of Congress to marry a same-sex spouse.
2012 Wimbledon Championships in England
In the final of Women's Singles, Serena Williams from the United States defeated Agnieszka Radwanska from Poland.
By three sets to two, Jonathan Marray of Britain and Frederik Nielsen from Denmark win Wimbledon's men’s double final. Marray becomes the first Briton ever to win this match since 1936.
Following torrential rain, the UK's Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning.
More than 20 student leaders have been arrested in Burma.
The lower house of parliament in Russia gives initial backing to a bill forcing internationally-funded non-governmental organisations to carry a "foreign agent" tag.
2012 Wimbledon Championships: Serena Williams, USA beats Agnieszka Radwanska, Poland in the finals of Women's Singles. (BBC).Britain's Jonathan Marray beat Denmark's Frederik Nie in the Wimbledon men's doubles final, three sets to 2. Marray becomes the first Briton ever to win this match since 1936.
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July 07, 2012 Famous Birthdays

Other July 7th famous birthdays

Ringo Starr
British singer, actor, and drummer.
Julien Doré
He is a French singer, songwriter, actor and actor.
Vincent Peillon
French politician, who was Minister for Education in France's Government.
Ashton Irwin
Drummer.

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How old am I?

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July 07, 2012 Famous Deaths

Who died on July 07, 2012?

Mouss Diouf

Other July 7th famous deaths

Vivien Leigh
Born in India, British actress who was the first from England to win the Oscar for Best Actress (1939).
Syd Barrett
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (Pink Floyd), (Born 1946).
Norman Foster
Foster and Partners was founded by Baron Foster of Thames Bank English architect.
Vicki Morgan
American victim of homicide; she was the mistress of Alfred Bloomingdale, a financier.

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July 07, 2012 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Cancer

Cancer personality

Who should a Cancer marry?

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo

Personality of July born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Dragon

Element: Water

Dragon personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in July 07, 2012 reveal something about your future ? Find out

July 07, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was July 07, 2012?

The day of the week was Saturday.

July 7th marks the 188th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 177 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

July 2012 calendar

July	2012
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
						1
2	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	31

July 07, 2012 Holidays and Observances

What is special on July 07, 2012?

Holidays

Russia and Ukraine - Ivan Kupala
United Kingdom - July 7th Bombings remembrance day
Bhutan - Guru Rinpoche
Roman Empire - Nonae Caprotinae festival in honor of Juno
Tanzania - Saba Saba Day (or Peasants' Day, founding of the TANU party, 1954)
Solomon Islands - Independence Day (1978)
Spain - San Fermfn festival or running of the bulls, in Pamplona, Navarre.
Worldwide - Bungie Day
United States - Bonza bottler day
Japan - Tanabata

Observances

World Kiswahili Language Day [UNESCO]

Music charts

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