What happened on Saturday December 08, 2012?

Here's what happened on December 08, 2012:

• Syrian Civil War Escalates Tensions escalated in the Syrian Civil War as Russia supplied Syria with Iskander rockets in response to NATO's Patriot missile defense system installation in Turkey. Intense fighting erupted in Damascus, with rebels declaring Damascus International Airport a legitimate military target.
• UN Climate Conference Extends Kyoto Protocol In Doha, Qatar, the United Nations climate conference reached a significant agreement to extend the Kyoto Protocol through 2020, demonstrating continued international commitment to addressing global climate change.
• Egyptian Protests Challenge Morsi's Power Tens of thousands of protesters continued to camp outside the presidential palace in Egypt, challenging President Mohamed Morsi's expanded powers. In response, Morsi canceled his controversial decree but maintained plans for a constitutional referendum.
• Philippines Declares National Emergency After Typhoon Bopha Philippine President Benigno Aquino declared a national emergency following Typhoon Bopha, which tragically claimed over 450 lives, highlighting the devastating impact of extreme weather events.
• Johnny Manziel Wins Heisman Trophy Johnny Manziel from Texas A&M University made history by becoming the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy, recognizing him as the most outstanding player in college football for the year.
• Political Shifts in Italy In a dramatic political development, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti announced his resignation after passing the 2013 budget. Simultaneously, former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, despite a tax fraud conviction, declared his intention to seek a fourth term in office.
• Hugo Chavez Announces Recurring Cancer Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez revealed that his cancer had returned, announcing plans to travel to Havana, Cuba for further surgery. He preemptively appointed Vice President Nicolas Maduro as his potential successor.

Events in 2012

December 08, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 2012

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

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

Famous people died on December 08, 2012:

• Jerry Brown

  Prominent California politician who served as governor for multiple terms, known for his progressive policies and political innovation.

• John Gowans

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

• Johnny Lira

  American boxer (b. 1951).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on December 8th

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.

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 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 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 8th 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 08, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 2012 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 2012

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Someone born on December 08, 2012 is:

12 years 3 months old,

or 147 months and 10 days old,

or 640 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4483 days old,

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

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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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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