Friday June 08, 2012

US date format: 6/8/2012, UK date format: 8/6/2012

The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on June 8, 2012).

The number one song in US was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Harmontown. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Basketball Pro Management or Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

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.

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June 08, 2012 Events

What happened on June 08, 2012?

Historical Events

Arab Spring
Uprising in Syria:
United Nations monitors reached Mazraat Al-Qubeir to assess the scene of the massacre, where up to78 people were reported to have been killed.
Three people are wounded and one person killed in gunfire during clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon, a pro-Syrian neighbourhood government.
Bahraini uprising: Authorities in Bahrain tear gassed and sound-bombed a demonstration for democracy, one of the largest rallies like this in recent weeks. A defense lawyer confirmed that next week's court hearing will be held in the case against a 11-year-old boy who was arrested for protesting against the regime.
7 United Nations peacekeepers from Niger were killed in an ambush on the Ivory Coast.
Mexican Drug War: At most 14 mutilated bodies are found in a vehicle in Ciudad Mante (Tamaulipas), about 250 miles from Texas' border. A banner claiming credit for the killings is attached to the bodies.
32 people were killed when a bomb was dropped on a bus transporting employees of the Government of Pakistan.
Amnesty International releases a report that claims Israel is guilty torture and other human rights violations. However, the report is criticized for being biased due to the alleged involvement in the writing of the report of an anti-Israel activist.
The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, North London vows to recognize Amy Winehouse's contributions to music by erecting an honorary statue.
Barry Unsworth, a Booker Prize-winning author of historical fiction, dies in Italy.
Hay presents the Commonwealth Writers Prizes: Shehan Karunatilaka, from Sri Lanka, wins the PS10,000 Commonwealth Book Prize. Emma Martin, from New Zealand, wins the PS5,000 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.
Chesapeake Energy shareholders voted to remove two directors from their annual meeting. This vote was widely considered to be a rejection of CEO Aubrey McClendon.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has ended talks with Iran. Herman Nackaerts, chief inspector of IAEA, stated that "There has been no progress."
After disagreements about Omar al-Bashir's presence at the African Union summit, Malawi has decided to cancel its hosting.
A Fort Meade military judge in Maryland rejected the dropping of charges against Bradley Manning, an imprisoned U.S. soldier. He said that his trial would likely be delayed for two months to November.
Jack Warner accuses Chuck Blazer, a FIFA official, of funding rent in a New York apartment with funds from the football league he managed.
Christopher ampquotDudusampquot Coke, a Jamaican drug lordampquot, is sentenced to 23 year imprisonment in a U.S. jail
The third round of voting for the President of the Republic of Albania failed to produce a quorum in the Parliament of Albania.
Theresa May, UK Home Secretary, announces plans for new laws to punish parents who force their children into an arrangement marriage.
In Poland, the UEFA European Football Championship begins.
UEFA confirmed that racist chanting was directed at players from the Netherlands during an open training session before the tournament.
After leaving his tickets at an airport shop, an Irish fan is the subject of a World Wide Web search.
The opening match at Warsaw's National Stadium will see the co-hosts, Poland taking on 2004 champions Greece.
Roger Federer loses to Novak Djokovic in straight sets, to reach the French Open final for the first time.
Uprising in Syria: United Nations monitors arrive at Mazraat Al-Qubeir to investigate the incident, where at least 78 people have been reported to be killed. (Daily Star Lebanon). One person is killed and three more are injured in gunfire during clashes in Tripoli, Lebanon, a pro-Syrian neighbourhood.
Egyptian protestors gathered in Cairo to demand that Ahmed Shafiq, the last prime minister of the ousted regime, is barred from running for the presidency.
Jordanian citizens protest in Amman the government's decision that fuel and electricity prices will rise to reduce their budget deficit
UEFA Euro 2012: The UEFA European Football Championship begins in Poland. (BBC).UEFA confirms that racist chanting was directed at Netherlands players in a training session before the tournament. (BBC) (The Guardian). An Irish fan is the victim of a World Wide Web search after he left his tickets at an airport shop. (BBC)Cohosts Poland face 2004 champions Greece at Warsaw's National Stadium.
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June 08, 2012 Famous Deaths

Who died on June 08, 2012?

Other June 8th famous deaths

Abraham Maslow
American psychologist and academic (d. 1970).
Omar Bongo
Gabonese lieutenant and politician President of Gabon (d. 2009).
Robert Taylor
American actor who made over 70 films in 35 years.
Ernst Busch
German stage actor, singer, socialist, leading interpreter of roles created by dramatist bertolt brecht; tortured by gestapo in wwii.

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June 08, 2012 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

Who should a Gemini marry?

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer

Personality of June born

Chinese Zodiac

Dragon

June 08, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was June 08, 2012?

The day of the week was Friday.

June 8th marks the 159th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 206 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

June 2012 calendar

June	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

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