Monday July 12, 2010

Historical Events

• The new cap for the oil well that was destroyed has been installed and will be subject to more than two days of testing.
• The report by Afghanistan Rights Monitor (ARM), a rights group in Afghanistan, states that 2010 was the most violent since 2001 when the United States invaded. However, it notes that airstrikes have been reduced in Afghanistan. This policy was favoured in the past by General Stanley A. McChrystal and has resulted in fewer civilian deaths.
• Two people are killed and four others injured when a gunman opened fire on a fiber optics factory in Albuquerque (New Mexico), killing one. The man then committed suicide.
• After a tornado struck the German island Duene in North Sea, at least eight people were injured.
• According to files, GlaxoSmithKline knew Rosiglitazone was a high-risk medication for the heart and attempted to hide it.
• The UK Ministry of Defence has unveiled Taranis, a new long-range unmanned aircraft that is designed to attack enemy territory. The first tests are scheduled to start in 2011.
• A military investigation by Israel into the naval raid against the Gaza-bound flotilla praised the commandos who killed eight Turks, one Turkish-American, and criticised poor Israeli intelligence for not having a sufficient back-up plan in case the Flotilla's passengers reacted violently.
• The United States is happy that Russia suggested Iran could develop a nuclear weapon in the future. This is a rare admission from Moscow.
• French President Nicolas Sarkozy appears on national TV to deny that he was given illegal campaign donations by Liliane Bettencourt.
• Andrew Lansley, the Secretary of State of Health in the United Kingdom, outlines a radical plan to reform the country’s National Health Service. This includes the privatization of hospitals.
• The EU has agreed to impose harsher sanctions on member countries who violate the Stability and Growth Pact.
• Google, the U.S. internet search company, agrees to Chinese censorship of ampquotlawbreaking contentampquot.
• Sakineh Mohammadi Aktiani, an Iranian woman who was due to be executed for adultery, has been granted a temporary halt to execution
• International Criminal Court has charged Omar al-Bashir, Sudanese President, with three counts each of genocide in connection to his involvement in the Darfur conflict.
• Cuba releases seven political prisoners and exiles them in Spain. This is the first wave of 52.
• The United States requests that Switzerland not extradite Roman Polanski, a Franco-Polish film director, to face charges of unlawful sexual relations with a minor.
• Andrei Yerofeyev, a Russian man, and Yuri Samodurov were convicted of inciting hate for setting up a Forbidden art exhibition at the Sakharov Museum.
• Jon Bon Jovi, the singer, decides to continue Bon Jovi's worldwide concert tour despite breaking his calf muscle during a New Jersey concert.
• Spain's victorious 2010 FIFA World Cup ampquotcampeonesampquot return to Madrid where they are met by millions of people in the streets, the royal family and politicians.
• Paul the Octopus has retired.
• General Giampaolo Ganzer, an Italian military police officer, is sentenced to 14 Years in Prison and Fined EUR65,000 for drug smuggling. The charges were filed between 1991 and 1997.
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See also

What happened on July 12 in history? Find out the list of July 12th major events

What was 2010 famous for? Discover everything about 2010

Who died on July 12, 2010?

• Harvey Pekar

  American comic book writer (Born 1939).

• Olga Guillot
• Günter Behnisch
• Paulo Moura

  Brazilian clarinet player and saxophonist (d. 2010).

• Pius Njawé
• James P. Hogan

Other July 12th famous deaths

• Kenneth More

  British actor, onscreen from 1948 whose films include "No Highway In The Sky," "Doctor In The House" and "The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw.

• Joshua Logan

  American producer, director and author of many Broadway shows.

• Jimmie Lunceford

  American saxophonist and bandleader (Born 1902).

• John Chancellor

  American journalist, TV personality, host of NBC's "Today" show after Dave Garroway, July 1961 to September 1962.

See all famous people who died on July 12th

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Cancer

Cancer personality

Who should a Cancer marry?

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

Personality of July born

Chinese Zodiac

Tiger

The day of the week was Monday.

July 12th marks the 192nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2010.

There are 172 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

July 2010 calendar

Top #5 songs in the USA

1. Katy Perry - California Gurls
2. Eminem - Love The Way You Lie
3. Usher - OMG
4. B.o.B. - Airplanes
5. Travie McCoy - Billionaire

Top #5 R&B songs

1. Alicia Keys - Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)
2. Usher - There Goes My Baby
3. Drake - Find Your Love
4. Usher Featuring will.i.am - OMG
5. Ciara Featuring Ludacris - Ride

Top #5 Rock songs

1. Shinedown - The Crow & The Butterfly
2. Three Days Grace - The Good Life
3. The Dirty Heads Featuring Rome - Lay Me Down
4. Thirty Seconds To Mars - This Is War
5. Disturbed - Another Way To Die

Top #5 Latin songs

1. Enrique Iglesias Featuring Juan Luis Guerra - Cuando Me Enamoro
2. Shakira Featuring Freshlyground - Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)
3. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Dime Que Me Quieres
4. Chino & Nacho - Nina Bonita
5. Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Bachata En Fukuoka

Stock Markets

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• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $24.43
• General Electric GE: opens at $14.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $127.37

Exchange Rates

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