What happened on Thursday August 12, 2010?

About August 12th, 2010, in brief:

  • Historical events: Catastrophic flooding continues to devastate Pakistan, causing widespread destruction and humanitarian emergency across multiple regions.
  • Day of the week: August 12th, 2010 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Love The Way You Lie by Eminem
  • Popular movie: Alice in Wonderland directed by Tim Burton

More about August 12th, 2010? See below for more news and curiosities on August 12th, 2010.

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August 12, 2010: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 2010:

  • 2010 Pakistan Floods Crisis Catastrophic flooding continues to devastate Pakistan, causing widespread destruction and humanitarian emergency across multiple regions.
  • Breakthrough in Antibiotic Resistance Research Scientists announce the discovery of a groundbreaking chemical compound capable of neutralizing the reproductive capabilities of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, potentially revolutionizing medical treatment strategies.
  • California Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Federal Judge Vaughn R. Walker orders the resumption of same-sex marriages in California, marking a significant moment in LGBTQ+ civil rights.
  • WikiLeaks Afghanistan War Documents Julian Assange announces WikiLeaks' plans to release remaining documents from the Afghan War Diary, promising further revelations about the conflict.
  • Car Bomb Attack in Bogota A car bomb exploded outside Caracol Radio, one of Colombia's most important radio networks in the capital city of Bogota, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
  • Ecuador Earthquake A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southeast of Quito, Ecuador, with no reported casualties or significant damage, demonstrating the region's geological activity.
  • Missing Japanese Centenarians Investigation A nationwide search has discovered 200 missing elderly Japanese citizens aged 100 years or older, raising concerns about elderly tracking and welfare systems in Japan.

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August 12, 2010: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 12, 2010: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 12, 2010:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $59.70
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $246.69
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.42
  • General Electric GE: opens at $15.42
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.69

Exchange Rates on August 12, 2010:

  • 1 USD = 85.86 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0422 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.0499 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.7853 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 110.14 JPY
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What day of the week was August 12, 2010?


August 12, 2010 was a Thursday and it was the 224th day of the year 2010 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2010 can also be written as 8/12/2010 in the US and as 12/8/2010 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 2010 in August 2010 calendar

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August 12, 2010: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 2010:

  • Richie Hayward

    Renowned American drummer and songwriter, best known as a member of the rock band Little Feat, contributing significantly to their...

  • Isaac Bonewits

    Isaac Bonewits was an influential American Neopagan author, scholar, and activist who founded Ár nDraíocht Féin (ADF), a prominent Druid...

  • André Kim

    South korean fashion designer (b. 1935).

  • Guido de Marco

    Maltese lawyer and politician, 6th president of malta (b. 1931).

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August 12, 2010: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 2010 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 12, 2010: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 2010 was Love The Way You Lie by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

  1. - Love The Way You Lie youtube
  2. - California Gurls youtube
  3. - Dynamite youtube
  4. - Airplanes youtube
  5. - I Like It youtube

August 12, 2010: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 2010 was There Goes My Baby by Usher, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

  1. - There Goes My Baby
  2. - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
  3. - Find Your Love youtube
  4. - Ride
  5. - Your Love
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August 12, 2010: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 12, 2010: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 2010 is Tiger and the associated element is Metal.

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August 12, 2010: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 2010 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 2010 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 August 12, 2010 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 09:10 am and setting at 09:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 2010 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 2010.

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How old is someone born on August 12, 2010?


Someone born on August 12, 2010 is:

14 years 9 months old,

or 177 months and 2 days old,

or 769 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5389 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 2010?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 2010?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 12, 2010.

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