What happened on Wednesday July 12, 2006?

Here's what happened on July 12, 2006:

• 2006 Lebanon War Begins The 2006 Lebanon War officially commences, marking a significant escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The war erupts after Hezbollah militants cross the Israeli border, killing and kidnapping Israeli soldiers, triggering a massive military response.
• Israeli Military Invasion of Lebanon Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launch a large-scale military operation into Lebanon in direct response to Hezbollah's kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers and killing of three others. This marks the beginning of a month-long conflict that would have significant regional implications.
• Mumbai Train Bombings A devastating terrorist attack occurs in Mumbai, India, where coordinated bomb explosions target the city's train network, resulting in 200 fatalities and 700 injuries. Forensic evidence, including pencils and timers, was found at explosion sites, indicating sophisticated planning.
• Iran Referred to UN Security Council Major world powers (France, United States, United Kingdom, and Russia) refer Iran to the UN Security Council regarding its nuclear program after the country fails to respond adequately to an international incentive package, escalating diplomatic tensions.
• Japan Introduces Disaster Warning Satellite System The Japanese government announces a 200 million yen program called 'J-ALERT', a sophisticated satellite system designed to provide early warnings to residents about potential threats such as missile launches, earthquakes, and other disasters.
• Gorbachev Reflects on Soviet Democracy Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet General Secretary, publicly acknowledges past mistakes in Russia's democratic transition and offers critical commentary on United States foreign policy, providing historical introspection.
• Mexico Election Protest Protesters gather in Mexico City's Federal District to demonstrate against alleged fraud in the presidential election, highlighting ongoing political tensions and democratic challenges.
• Iran-North Korea Missile Collaboration Ten or more members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attend the launch of North Korea's Taepodong-2 missile, suggesting potential technological and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

Events in 2006

July 12, 2006: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 2006

July 12, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 12, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $63.92
• Apple AAPL: opens at $55.17
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $22.79
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.21
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.07

Exchange Rates on July 12, 2006:

• 1 USD = 115.46 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1333 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2337 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.99 CNY
• 1 EUR = 146.63 JPY

July 12, 2006 was a Wednesday and it was the 193rd day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 2006 can also be written as 7/12/2006 in the US and as 12/7/2006 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 2006 in July 2006 calendar

Famous people died on July 12, 2006:

• Fedor Kuz'mic Suskov

Famous people who died in 2006

Famous people who died on July 12th

July 12, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 2006 was Promiscuous by Nelly Furtado, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
2. Shakira - Hips Don't Lie
3. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
4. Cassie - Me & U
5. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down

July 12, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Nelly Furtado - Maneater
3. Lily Allen - Smile
4. Sandi Thom - I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair)
5. The Pussycat Dolls featuring Snoop Dogg - Buttons

July 12, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 2006 was It's Goin' Down by Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Yung Joc - It's Goin' Down
2. Lil Jon Featuring E-40 & Sean Paul Of The YoungBloodZ - Snap Yo Fingers
3. LeToya - Torn
4. Field Mob Featuring Ciara - So What
5. Cassie - Me & U

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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

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July 12, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 2006 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 2006 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 July 12, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:28 pm and setting at 08:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 2006

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Someone born on July 12, 2006 is:

18 years 10 months old,

or 226 months and 2 days old,

or 983 weeks

or 6881 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 2006?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 12, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 12, 2006.

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