Thursday July 12, 2012

US date format: 7/12/2012, UK date format: 12/7/2012

The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Cancer (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on July 12, 2012).

The number one song in US was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen.

The Dark Knight Rises, directed by Christopher Nolan, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching True Love. If you liked videogames you were probably playing ChronoBlade or Blade & Soul.

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.

Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Books | Videogames

You can also have a look at July 12 across the years or at July 2012 calendar.

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July 12, 2012 Events

What happened on July 12, 2012?


Historical Events

  • Syrian uprising (2011-present).
  • Syrian uprising (2011-present:) At least 200 people were reportedly killed by the Syrian Army in Tremseh in Hama province.
  • In Pakistan, there is a war: Nine police officers were killed and nine others injured in an overnight raid on Lahore. (AFP via Yahoo! News),
  • Tongan Crown Prince Tupouto'a'a'a 'Ulukalala wed Sinaitakala Fakafanua at a Nukualofa wedding. This marriage is controversial because the couple are second cousins.
  • The Rolling Stones, an English rock band, mark the 50th anniversary of their first performance at London's Marquee Club.
  • PSA Peugeot Citroen, a French automaker, announces it will reduce 8000 jobs in its domestic operations due to the downturn in Europe.
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See also

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

What was 2012 famous for? Discover everything about 2012

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July 12, 2012 Famous Deaths


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.

  • American producer, director and author of many Broadway shows.

  • American saxophonist and bandleader (Born 1902).

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

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July 12, 2012 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac 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

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

Dragon

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July 12, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was July 12, 2012?


The day of the week was Thursday.

July 12th marks the 193rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

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

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman

Country: United States of America

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

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Music charts

What was the number one song on July 12, 2012? Which were the top hits on July 12, 2012?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Call Me Maybe
  2. - Payphone
  3. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  4. - Wide Awake
  5. - Where Have You Been

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Climax
  2. - Mercy
  3. - Nobody's Perfect
  4. - Heart Attack
  5. - Lemme See

Top #5 Rock songs

  1. - Burn It Down
  2. - Gold On The Ceiling
  3. - Tongue Tied
  4. - Little Talks
  5. - Days Go By

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Follow The Leader
  2. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol
  3. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  4. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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True Love

True Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Michael J. Saul

Harmontown

Harmontown

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Neil Berkeley

Burning Love

Burning Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ken Marino

Daybreak

Daybreak

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Stephen Tolkin

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW a MAJOR MOTION PHOTO * Check out special features inside. For author chats, join the Random House Reader's Circle.

The Amateur by Edward Klein

The Amateur

By:

You think you know Barack Obama the real Barack Obama? The Amateur is the only way to find out.

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Wild

By:

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed believed she had lost all. Her family dispersed and her marriage was soon ended in the wake of her mother's passing.

Yes, Chef by Marcus Samuelsson

Yes, Chef

By:

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER * NAMED ONE THE TEN BEST BOOKS IN THE YEAR BY VOGUE * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "One of the greatest culinary stories of all time ."--Dwight

Bloodline by James Rollins

Bloodline

By:

James Rollins, a New York Times bestseller, takes you to the cutting edge of medicine, genetics and other sciences in this thrilling masterpiece.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

ChronoBlade

ChronoBlade

Platform: Facebook, iOS, Android

Genre: ARPG

Publisher: nWay Games

Blade & Soul

Blade & Soul

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Fantasy

Publisher: NCSOFT Tencent (CN) Innova (RU)

Cytus

Cytus

Platform: iOS, Android, PlayStation Vita (PlayStation Mobile)

Genre: Rhythm game

Publisher: Rayark Games

Escape Plan

Escape Plan

Platform: PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America

BlayzBloo: Clone Phantasma

BlayzBloo: Clone Phantasma

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Arc System Works

money

Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $83.41
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $600.24
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.15
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $184.25

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 79.27 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0191 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.984 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3735 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 96.72 JPY

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on July 12, 2012?

On July 12, 2012 the day of the week was Thursday.

What zodiac sign is July 12, 2012?

On July 12, 2012 the zodiac sign was Cancer.

Who was the US President on July 12, 2012?

On July 12, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 12, 2012?

On July 12, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 12, 2012?

On July 12, 2012 Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on July 12, 2012?

Famous people died on July 12, 2012 include, Alimuddin (علیم الدین), Edwin «Eddy» Borwn, Else Holmelund Minarik.