Tuesday July 12, 2011: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 7/12/2011, UK date format: 12/7/2011

July 12th, 2011 was the 193rd day of the year 2011 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Cancer. The day of the week was Tuesday.

The number one song in US was Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO.

Kick-Ass, directed by Matthew Vaughn, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2011 while Carte Blanche by Jeffery Deaver was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Sweet Home Alabama. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bodycount or Amnesty – the game.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at July 12 across the years or at July 2011 calendar.

July 12, 2011 Events

What happened on July 12, 2011?

Historical Events

A drone attack by the United States in Pakistan's South Waziristan area results in 7 deaths and 3 injuries.
Chilean police clash with miners
After recent attacks, thousands fled Maiduguri in Borno State.
Juan E. Mendez, United Nations special rapporteur for torture and other cruel inhuman or degrading punishments or treatment, suggests that the United States is breaking UN rules by refusing unmonitored entry to Bradley Manning, a young soldier the Obama administration accuses, of passing classified information about secret U.S. activities on to WikiLeaks whistleblower site.
According to reports, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency(CIA) set up a fake vaccine program in Abbottabad in order to get a DNA sample for Osama Bin Laden's family.
Arab Spring
Egyptian revolution of 2011
An Egyptian protest demonstration is planned in Cairo, Egypt. It will be against perceived failures since 2011's revolution.
A rally in the evening is held at Tahrir Square.
On the fifth day, Egypt's deputy prime Minister Yehia El–Gamal resigned during the sit-in at Tahrir Square.
2011 Libyan Civil War:
Muammar Gaddafi sends an Israeli delegation. They hand over digital material and documents to Tsipi Lilivni.
The National Assembly of France votes in favor of NATO operations in Libya.
Two Americans and a Filipino relative were abducted by Abu Sayyaf gunmen from Zamboanga City, Philippines.
Afghanistan War:
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy visited Afghanistan to meet Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan, and David Petraeus, Commander of the International Security Assistance Force. He also visited French troops stationed at Surobi.
Ahmad Wali Karzai is the brother of Hamid Karzai and one of the most powerful men in Afghanistan.
The largest European lottery prize ever won by a British ticket is the PS161,653,000 EuroMillions Jackpot. It was won by securing all five numbers as well as both Lucky Stars.
Sherwood Schwartz, an American television producer, has died in Los Angeles, California. Schwartz was the creators of Gilligan's Island and The Brady Bunch.
Moody's reduces Ireland's debt rating to ampquotjunkampquot.
Reuters reports that Apple's chief patent attorney is leaving the company amid a series of patent-related disputes with Samsung, Nokia and Google.
Japanese officials announce that they will send their whaling fleet to Antarctica in the latter part of the year. The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS), is also planning to return.
The Philippines was hit by four earthquakes with magnitudes of 5 to 6.2.
Sinking of "Bulgaria":
Russian state television reported that at least 59 bodies were recovered from the sinking cruise ship "Bulgaria" on the Volga River. There were more than 200 people aboard.
Russia observes a day for mourning following the disaster.
The United States Coast Guard has ended aerial searches for seven Americans still missing following the sinking of a charter fishing vessel in the Sea of Cortez off Mexico, July 3.
New Zealand refuses entry for Sri Lankan asylum seekers held in Indonesia by those who claim to be headed there.
Julian Assange is seen in London's High Court as he appeals against extradition to Sweden. This comes as his UK house arrest enters the 216th day.
The Knesset approves the new boycott law that would allow Israeli courts and individuals to impose severe sanctions on Israeli organizations or individuals who would promote or initiate a boycott of Israeli companies or entities.
Two Guatemalan men were arrested by police in connection to the assassination attempt on Facundo Cabral, an Argentine singer. Fans across the continent are grieving his death and a tribute concert has been held in his honor.
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Jared Lee Loughner is a suspect in the Tucson shooting. He can refuse to take antipsychotic medication as he appeals treatment from prison mental health authorities.
U.S. actress Halle Berry was granted a restraining orders against a convicted felon who was arrested on her property in Hollywood Hills on Monday.
CNN reports that the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives lost track of 1,400 guns in Operation Fast and Furious, which was aimed at tracking the flow of weapons to Mexican drug cartels.
California's 36th congressional District voters will vote in a special election to elect Janice Hahn to defeat Republican Craig Huey.
The UK Government declares its support for a Labour Party motion in House of Commons that calls for the withdrawal of News Corporation’s bid to acquire BSkyB.
Northern Ireland's riots are the culmination of the Belfast marching seasons.
Ron Paul, the U.S. Republican presidential nominee, announces that he will no longer stand for his Texas district in 2012.
The Governor of Arizona calls for a recall election for Russell Pearce, the state Senate President. He is well-known for his immigration legislation.
NASA astronauts aboard ''Atlantis" complete the last spacewalk of the Space Shuttle era. They are recouping an ammonia tank on the International Space Station.
Richard Parks, a former rugby union international from Wales, becomes the first person to complete the Explorers Grand Slam -- reaching both the North Pole and all seven summits -- in one calendar year.
Three former ministers from Egypt - Habib el Adly, former interior minister and Youssef Boutros Gahali (in absentia), and Ahmed Nazif, were sentenced to prison under the Mubarak regime.
In the Sinai Peninsula, armed gunmen set fire to an Egyptian pipeline carrying natural gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan.
2011 Libyan Civil War: Muammar Gadafi sends a delegation to Israel. They hand over digital material and documents to Tsipi Livni. (The Jerusalem Post). The National Assembly of France votes in favor of continued NATO participation in Libya.
Nicolas Sarkozy announces that 1000 troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by 2012.
Evangelos Florakis Navy Base Explosion: Tens of thousands march on Nicosia's Presidential Palace, Cyprus. Police fire tear gas at demonstrators who attach a banner to the gates of the palace gates declaring "Christofias [their ruler] a murderer and must be sent to prison."
Sinking of Bulgaria: Russian state television reports that at most 59 bodies were recovered from the sinking cruise ship Bulgaria, which was on the Volga River. There were more than 200 people aboard. Russia observes a day mourning for the victims of the disaster.
Betty Ford, the former First Lady of the United States, is laid to rest.
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July 12, 2011 Famous Birthdays

Other July 12th famous birthdays

Malala Yousafzai
Pakistani girl, born in Mingora.
Bill Cosby
American comedian and actor.
Michelle Rodríguez
Pablo Neruda
Chilean diplomat, poet and politician.

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July 12, 2011 Famous Deaths

Who died on July 12, 2011?

Sherwood Schwartz

Other July 12th famous deaths

Kenneth More
British actor.
Joshua Logan
American producer, director, and author of numerous Broadway shows.
Jimmie Lunceford
American saxophonist (Born 1902).
John Chancellor
American journalist, television personality, host of NBC's Today show, July 1961 to September 1962.

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July 12, 2011 Zodiac

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

Sign: Rabbit

Element: Metal

Rabbit personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in July 12, 2011 reveal something about your future ? Find out

July 12, 2011 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was July 12, 2011?

The day of the week was Tuesday.

July 12th marks the 192nd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2011.

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

July 2011 calendar

July	2011
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

July 12, 2011 Holidays and Observances

What is special on July 12, 2011?

Holidays

Sveti Petar (St. Peter)
Sunset and sunrise occur along Manhattan's street grid centerline
Newfoundland - Orangemen's Day
Northern Ireland - Battle of the Boyne Day (also known as Orangemen's Day or the Twelfth, see Irish calendar).
Mongolia - Naadam Holiday (2nd day)
The "center pivot irrigation day" of Colorado
Kiribati - Independence Day
RainMaker Day - Salem, OR.
Spo TomT and Prfncipe - Independence Day

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