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.

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.
Wells Fargo settles for $175 million in a case involving subprime mortgage compensation.
The US Treasury announced that the sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program will be further tightened.
An avalanche that struck Mont Maudit, near Mont Blanc in France causes at least nine deaths and eight injuries to mountaineers.
After colliding with an oil tanker, an explosion occurred in Okogbe (Rivers State), Nigeria. It left around 90-115 people dead.
Kabul buildings shake as earthquakes of magnitude 5.8 in the Hindu Kush region cause tremors.
Heavy rain can lead to flash floods or mudslides, which in turn cause at least 15 deaths and leave 11 people still missing in southern Japan.
A Mauritius court found the two men accused in the murder of Michaela McAreavey not guilty.
The report of Louis Freeh, former FBI Director, into the Penn State sex-abuse scandal has been released. It alleges that Joe Paterno, the late head football coach and other school officials, covered up child sexual abuse by Jerry Sandusky.
Two people are killed and their bodies beheaded in Lolol, Chile by a 38-year-old antiquities seller
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July 12, 2012 Famous Deaths

Who died on July 12, 2012?

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.

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July 12, 2012 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

Dragon

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.

July 2012 calendar

July	2012
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

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