What happened on Thursday July 12, 2012?

About July 12th, 2012, in brief:

  • Historical events: Former FBI Director Louis Freeh released a report alleging that Joe Paterno and other Penn State officials covered up child sexual abuse by Jerry Sandusky, revealing a systemic failure to protect children.
  • Day of the week: July 12th, 2012 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen
  • Popular movie: The Avengers directed by Joss Whedon

More about July 12th, 2012? See below for more news and curiosities on July 12th, 2012.

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July 12, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 12, 2012:

  • Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal Report Former FBI Director Louis Freeh released a report alleging that Joe Paterno and other Penn State officials covered up child sexual abuse by Jerry Sandusky, revealing a systemic failure to protect children.
  • Syrian Civil War Massacre in Tremseh Syrian government forces launched a brutal assault on rebel and activist homes in Tremseh, resulting in the deaths of between 68 and 150 civilians. This incident highlights the extreme violence of the Syrian Civil War and the government's harsh tactics against opposition groups.
  • US Tightens Iran Sanctions The US Treasury announced further sanctions against Iran, escalating economic pressure related to the country's nuclear program and highlighting ongoing international tensions.
  • Deadly Tank Truck Explosion in Nigeria A catastrophic tank truck explosion in Okobie, Nigeria, claimed the lives of more than 100 people, demonstrating the potential for devastating industrial and transportation accidents in the region.
  • PSA Peugeot Citroen Job Cuts The French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen announced plans to reduce 8,000 jobs in its domestic operations, reflecting the economic challenges facing the European automotive industry during the economic downturn.
  • Rolling Stones Celebrate 50 Years The legendary English rock band The Rolling Stones commemorated the 50th anniversary of their first performance at London's iconic Marquee Club, marking a significant milestone in rock music history.
  • Deadly Avalanche on Mont Maudit An avalanche near Mont Blanc in France resulted in at least nine mountaineer fatalities and eight injuries, underscoring the extreme risks of alpine climbing.
  • Controversial Royal Wedding in Tonga Crown Prince Tupouto'a'a'a 'Ulukalala married Sinaitakala Fakafanua in Nukualofa, sparking controversy due to their status as second cousins. This event highlights cultural norms and marriage practices in Tongan royal circles.
  • San Diego Comic-Con International Opens The 45th San Diego Comic-Con International commenced at the San Diego Convention Center, celebrating pop culture, comics, and entertainment.

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July 12, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 12, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 12, 2012:

  • 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 on July 12, 2012:

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


July 12, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 194th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 2012 can also be written as 7/12/2012 in the US and as 12/7/2012 in UK and Europe.

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July 12, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 12, 2012:

  • Roger Payne

    Roger Payne was a pioneering marine biologist renowned for his groundbreaking research on whale communication and conservation.

  • Else Holmelund Minarik

    Danish-American children's book author and illustrator best known for her 'Little Bear' series, which became a beloved classic in children's...

  • Alimuddin

    Pakistani cricketer (b. 1930).

  • Eddy Brown

    English footballer and manager (b. 1926).

  • Hamid Samandarian

    Iranian director and playwright (b. 1931).

  • Franco Reitano

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July 12, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 12, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 9th and July 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 12, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

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

July 12, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

  1. - Climax
  2. - Mercy
  3. - Nobody's Perfect
  4. - Heart Attack
  5. - Lemme See
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July 12, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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July 12, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 12, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 2012 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, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 12:38 am and setting at 03:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Aug 02, 2012.

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How old is someone born on July 12, 2012?


Someone born on July 12, 2012 is:

12 years 10 months old,

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or 4689 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 2012?

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