What happened on Wednesday August 12, 2015?

Here's what happened on August 12, 2015:

• Tianjin Industrial Explosions A catastrophic series of massive explosions occurred in the port city of Tianjin, China, killing 173 people and injuring nearly 800 more. The industrial accident caused significant destruction and raised serious questions about industrial safety protocols.
• Chinese Stock Market and Currency Devaluation The People's Republic of China devalued the Renminbi (Yuan) by 1.62%, following a significant 30% decline in Chinese stock markets, signaling potential economic challenges and global market implications.
• Damascus Artillery Attack During a diplomatic visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, devastating artillery attacks in Damascus resulted in at least 40 fatalities and over 180 injuries, highlighting the ongoing volatility of the Syrian Civil War.
• Jimmy Carter Cancer Diagnosis Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter publicly announced he has been diagnosed with cancer that has spread to his liver, sparking widespread public concern and support for the respected statesman.
• Kasur Child Sexual Abuse Scandal A horrific child sexual abuse case was revealed, involving 280-300 children who were systematically abused and filmed by a criminal gang of 20-25 suspects over two years in Pakistan, highlighting severe child protection failures.
• London Plague Mass Grave Discovery Archaeologists in London uncovered a mass grave containing 30 bodies from the 1665 plague, providing significant historical and epidemiological insights into one of Europe's most devastating pandemics.
• New Zealand Flag Design Selection A government-appointed panel selected 40 finalist designs from over 10,000 submissions in the ongoing New Zealand flag redesign process, reflecting national discussions about national identity and symbolism.

Events in 2015

August 12, 2015: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 2015

August 12, 2015: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 12, 2015:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $77.44
• Apple AAPL: opens at $112.53
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.19
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.54
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $154.26

Exchange Rates on August 12, 2015:

• 1 USD = 0.8961 EUR
• 1 USD = 124.187 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.6403 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3547 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2974 CAD

August 12, 2015: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Hearts - Motherwell : 2 - 0
• Inverness C - Partick : 0 - 0
• Kilmarnock - Celtic : 2 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Groningen - Twente : 1 - 1
• Nijmegen - Excelsior : 1 - 0
• Zwolle - Cambuur : 2 - 2

August 12, 2015 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 2015 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2015 can also be written as 8/12/2015 in the US and as 12/8/2015 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 2015 in August 2015 calendar

Famous people died on August 12, 2015:

• Stephen Lewis

  Prominent Canadian diplomat and politician who served as the 14th Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations, known for his significant...

• Jaakko Hintikka

  Influential Finnish logician and philosopher who made significant contributions to modal logic, epistemology, and philosophical logic.

• Meshulim Feish Lowy

  Hungarian-canadian rabbi and author (b. 1921).

Famous people who died in 2015

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 2015: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 2015 was Cheerleader by OMI, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. OMI - Cheerleader
2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
3. Silento - Watch Me
4. Taylor Swift Featuring Kendrick Lamar - Bad Blood
5. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again

August 12, 2015: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 2015 was Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

1. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face
2. Silento - Watch Me
3. Wiz Khalifa Featuring Charlie Puth - See You Again
4. Fetty Wap - Trap Queen
5. Fetty Wap Featuring Monty - My Way

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

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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, 2015: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 2015 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 2015 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 2015 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, 2015 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 07:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 2015 while the next full moon would come on Aug 29, 2015.

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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 2015

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Someone born on August 12, 2015 is:

9 years 9 months old,

or 117 months and 2 days old,

or 509 weeks

or 3563 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 2015?

There are 91 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, 2015?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 12, 2015.

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