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What happened on Friday August 12, 2022?

About August 12th, 2022, in brief:

  • Historical events: Attorney General Merrick Garland officially requested the unsealing of a search warrant related to former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, signaling a significant legal development in the ongoing investigation into potential mishandling of classified documents.
  • Day of the week: August 12th, 2022 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre directed by Marcus Nispel

More about August 12th, 2022? See below for more news and curiosities on August 12th, 2022.

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August 12, 2022: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 2022:

  • Garland Seeks Transparency in Trump Search Warrant Attorney General Merrick Garland officially requested the unsealing of a search warrant related to former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, signaling a significant legal development in the ongoing investigation into potential mishandling of classified documents.
  • Garland Seeks Transparency in Trump Search Warrant Attorney General Merrick Garland officially requested the unsealing of a search warrant related to former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, signaling a significant legal development in the ongoing investigation into potential mishandling of classified documents.
  • US Supports Demilitarized Zone Around Ukraine Nuclear Plant The United States endorsed Ukraine's request for establishing a demilitarized zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, aiming to prevent potential nuclear catastrophe during the ongoing conflict with Russian forces.
  • US Supports Demilitarized Zone Around Ukraine Nuclear Plant The United States endorsed Ukraine's request for establishing a demilitarized zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, aiming to prevent potential nuclear catastrophe during the ongoing conflict with Russian forces.
  • Armed Attack on FBI Cincinnati Office An armed individual, identified as Ricky Shiffer, attempted to breach the FBI's Cincinnati field office, resulting in a fatal confrontation with law enforcement. The incident highlighted rising tensions and potential threats against federal agencies.
  • Armed Attack on FBI Cincinnati Office An armed individual, identified as Ricky Shiffer, attempted to breach the FBI's Cincinnati field office, resulting in a fatal confrontation with law enforcement. The incident highlighted rising tensions and potential threats against federal agencies.
  • Arctic Warming Accelerates Dramatically A scientific report revealed that the Arctic region is experiencing unprecedented warming, with temperatures rising nearly four times faster than the global average, signaling critical climate change impacts.
  • Arctic Warming Accelerates Dramatically A scientific report revealed that the Arctic region is experiencing unprecedented warming, with temperatures rising nearly four times faster than the global average, signaling critical climate change impacts.
  • CDC Relaxes COVID-19 Guidelines The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a significant easing of COVID-19 guidelines, reflecting the evolving pandemic landscape and increased population immunity.
  • Former Police Officer Sentenced for Capitol Riot A judge sentenced a former Virginia police officer to 87 months in prison for participating in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, demonstrating legal accountability for the insurrection.
  • Former Police Officer Sentenced for Capitol Riot A judge sentenced a former Virginia police officer to 87 months in prison for participating in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, demonstrating legal accountability for the insurrection.
  • CDC Relaxes COVID-19 Guidelines The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a significant easing of COVID-19 guidelines, reflecting the evolving pandemic landscape and increased population immunity.
  • California Announces Water Storage Expansion Plan California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a comprehensive strategy to increase water storage capacity in response to the state's prolonged and intensifying drought conditions, highlighting climate adaptation efforts.
  • NBA Retires Bill Russell's Jersey Leaguewide The National Basketball Association announced the retirement of Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey across all teams, honoring his extraordinary legacy as a player, civil rights activist, and cultural icon.
  • NBA Retires Bill Russell's Jersey Leaguewide The National Basketball Association announced the retirement of Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey across all teams, honoring his extraordinary legacy as a player, civil rights activist, and cultural icon.
  • California Announces Water Storage Expansion Plan California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a comprehensive strategy to increase water storage capacity in response to the state's prolonged and intensifying drought conditions, highlighting climate adaptation efforts.
  • Prominent Cleric Killed in Afghanistan Bombing A significant religious leader was killed in a bombing in Afghanistan, underscoring the persistent security challenges and ongoing violence in the region.
  • Prominent Cleric Killed in Afghanistan Bombing A significant religious leader was killed in a bombing in Afghanistan, underscoring the persistent security challenges and ongoing violence in the region.
  • Anne Heche Critically Injured in Car Accident Actress Anne Heche was reported to be in critical condition following a severe car accident, with her family indicating she was not expected to survive her injuries.
  • Anne Heche Critically Injured in Car Accident Actress Anne Heche was reported to be in critical condition following a severe car accident, with her family indicating she was not expected to survive her injuries.

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August 12, 2022: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 12, 2022?


August 12, 2022 was a Friday and it was the 224th day of the year 2022 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 2022 can also be written as 8/12/2022 in the US and as 12/8/2022 in UK and Europe.

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August 12, 2022: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 2022:

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  • Claudio Garella
  • Togo Palazzi

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August 12, 2022: 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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August 12, 2022: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 2022 is Tiger and the associated element is Water.

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August 12, 2022: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 2022 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 2022 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, 2022 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:52 pm and setting at 07:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 12, 2022 while the next full moon would come on Sep 10, 2022.

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How old is someone born on August 12, 2022?


Someone born on August 12, 2022 is:

2 years 9 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 2022?

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, 2022?

You belong to the Gen Alpha generation if you were born on August 12, 2022.

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