Saturday December 08, 2012: on this day

December 08, 2012 was the 343rd day of the year 2012, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 08, 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 08, 2012, who was born and died on December 08, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 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 8th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 2012?


December 08, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 343rd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 2012 can also be written as 12/8/2012 in the US and as 8/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

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December 08, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 2012:

  • (wnd)syrian civil war: russia arm syria with iskander rockets as a response to nato's installation of patriot missile defense system in turkey. (wnd) fighting takes place in damascus as rebels claim that damascus international airport has been declared a "legitimate" target.
  • Russia arm syria with iskander missiles as a response to nato's installation of patriot missile defense systems at turkey.
  • Damascus is the scene of fighting as rebels claim damascus international airport to be a "legitimate" target.
  • 2012 egyptian protests: tens of thousands of protestors continue to camp out at the palace of president of egypt mohamed morsi. (bbc).mohammed morsi cancels his decree expanding his powers, but a referendum on a new constitution will continue.
  • Tens of thousands of protestors continue to camp out in front of the palace of president mohamed morsi.
  • Mohammed morsi cancels his decree expanding his powers, but a referendum on a new constitution will continue.
  • Benigno aquino, president of the philippines, declares a national emergency in the philippines following typhoon bopha which claimed more than 450 lives.
  • After a fire breaks out at a night market in siem reap, cambodia, eight people are killed, including four children.
  • Hamid karzai, president of afghanistan, claims that a suicide bombing attack on his security chief was planned for quetta in pakistan.
  • Doha, qatar: a united nations climate conference agreed to extend the kyoto protocol through 2020.
  • American football player josh brent, of the dallas cowboys, is being held for driving while intoxicated as well as vehicular manslaughter. this was in connection to jerry brown's death.
  • After jacintha saldanha's death, 2day fm in australia suspended all advertising until monday.
  • Because of technical glitches in the electoral process, extended delays in some areas in voting are causing the ghanaian election to be extended by one day.
  • The government of burma apologizes to buddhist monks who were injured during a protest outside of a copper mine last month.
  • Politics in italy: mario monti, the italian prime minister, has announced that he will resign following passage of the budget 2013. (business insider). silvio berlusconi, despite being convicted for tax fraud, announces that he will run again for the fourth term of his tenure as prime minister in italy.
  • Mario monti, the italian prime minister, has announced that he will resign following passage of the budget 2013.
  • Silvio berlusconi, a former prime minister of italy, announces that he will seek a fourth term despite being convicted for tax fraud.
  • Hugo chavez (the president of venezuela) announces that he has been diagnosed with cancer once again. he was preparing to travel to havana (cuba) for more cancer surgery. if he is not able to continue in office, he appointed vice president nicolas maduro as his successor.
  • During the general assembly in rome, the european olympic committees chose baku, azerbaijan as the host for the 2015 edition of the european games.
  • After beating spain and russia in the semifinals, brazil will face host portugal in the finals of the 2012 women's futsal world tournament.
  • Johnny manziel, texas a&m university's quarterback, becomes the first freshman to win the heisman trophy for the most outstanding player in college football.

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December 08, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Parma : 2 - 1
  • Roma - Fiorentina : 4 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Anderlecht : 0 - 5
  • Cercle Brugge - Oud-Heverlee Leuven : 1 - 1
  • Gent - Waasland-Beveren : 0 - 2
  • Kortrijk - Waregem : 1 - 2
  • Mechelen - Lokeren : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Augsburg - Bayern Munich : 0 - 2
  • Dortmund - Wolfsburg : 2 - 3
  • Ein Frankfurt - Werder Bremen : 4 - 1
  • Freiburg - Greuther Furth : 1 - 0
  • Nurnberg - Fortuna Dusseldorf : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Dresden - Bochum : 0 - 3
  • Paderborn - Hertha : 0 - 1
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December 08, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 08, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 01:27 am and setting at 01:33 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 08, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 3 months old,

or 135 months and 21 days old,

or 589 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4129 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 2012?

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 08, 2012.

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December 08, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 2012:

  • Jerry Brown

    American politician, noted family member, and the son of governor pat brown.

  • John Gowans

    Scottish-english 16th general of the salvation army (b. 1934).

  • Johnny Lira

    American boxer (b. 1951).

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

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December 08, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 2012:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 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 08, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 08, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 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 08, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 08, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 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 08, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 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 08, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 08, 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 08, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 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 08, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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 08, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Racketeer by John Grisham

The Racketeer

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"The Racketeer is guilty only of one thing: keeping our attention until the last page USA Today #1 New York Times Bestseller" Only four federal judges were ever murdered in the United States' history.

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.

The Signal And The Noise by Nate Silver

The Signal And The Noise

By:

"Nate Silver's The Signal and the Noise is The Soul of A New Machine for the 21st Century." DriftNate silver author Rachel Maddow developed a unique system to predict baseball's performance.

Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich

Notorious Nineteen

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Janet Evanovich is #1 bestseller with her Stephanie Plum novels.

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.

December 08, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

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

Cinders

Cinders

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Visual novel

Publisher: MoaCube

Eyewire

Eyewire

Platform: Webbrowser (WebGL)

Genre: Puzzle, Citizen Science

Amazing Alex

Amazing Alex

Platform: Android, iOS, Windows Phone

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Rovio Entertainment

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dragonborn

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dragonborn

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

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Who was the US President on December 08, 2012?

On December 08, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 2012?

On December 08, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 2012?

On December 08, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

Find out more about December 8th

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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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