What happened on Wednesday July 12, 2017?

Here's what happened on July 12, 2017:

• The Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica is surrounded by a giant iceberg that covers approximately 6,000 km (2,300 sq mi).
• Monkey selfie: A case is being heard by the United States Court of Appeals in San Francisco concerning whether or not a Celebes crested Macaque owns its selfie.
• Wildfires in Europe: The wildfires decimate the Italian provinces Messina, Enna, Naples and Rome. According to reports, the Vesuvius National Park has been completely destroyed by ash and flames. According to Italian police, the arsonists caused the fires.
• The Italian provinces Messina, Enna, Naples and Enna are devastated by wildfires. According to reports, the Vesuvius National Park was completely destroyed by ash and flames. According to Italian police, the arsonists caused the fires.
• Immigration to the United States: A U.S. federal court stops the possible deportation or expulsion of Iraqi Chaldean Christian refugees.
• A U.S. federal judge has halted the deportation of possible Iraqi Chaldean Christian refugees until further review.
• Operation Car Wash: In connection to the Petrobras investigation, LuizInacio Lula da Silva, a former Brazilian president is convicted of corruption and money laundering. Lula is still free to appeal and was sentenced to nine-and-a half years imprisonment.
• Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, former president of Brazil, is convicted of corruption and money laundering in connection to the Petrobras investigation. Lula is still free to appeal and was sentenced to nine-and-a half years imprisonment.
• Nobel Peace Laureate Liu Xiaobo has been held in China since he organized the pro-democracy manifesto “Charter 08”. He is now suffering from advanced stage liver cancer that is getting worse. Both Liu's Chinese hospital and the foreign doctors who treated him at the weekend disagreed on his future treatment. Germany, the United States and the UK have all requested that Liu is allowed to choose the hospital where he wants to be treated.
• Donald Trump impeachment efforts: Brad Sherman, a representative of the United States, files the first articles of formal impeachment against Donald Trump.
• Representative Brad Sherman files the initial articles for the formal impeachment Donald Trump in his position as President of the United States.
• Parliament approves a bill that allows same-sex marriages in Malta.
• Larsen Ice Shelf: This giant iceberg, covering approximately 6,000 km (2,300 sq mi), is located in Antarctica's Larsen C Ice Shelf.
• Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality - Several large internet companies and activist organizations post messages in support of net neutrality.
• Many major internet companies and activist organizations have posted messages supporting net neutrality.
• Former Brazilian President Convicted on Corruption Charges Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a prominent Brazilian political figure, was convicted of corruption and money laundering in connection with the extensive Petrobras investigation. Despite being sentenced to nine and a half years in prison, he remains free pending appeal, which highlights the complex legal and political landscape in Brazil.
• Representative Brad Sherman Files Articles for Impeachment of President Donald Trump California Representative Brad Sherman initiated the formal impeachment process against President Donald Trump. This action represents a significant political moment, though it's important to understand that impeachment is merely an accusation of wrongdoing and requires extensive congressional approval and potential trial before any removal from office could occur.
• Nobel Peace Laureate Liu Xiaobo's Health Concerns Liu Xiaobo, a Nobel Peace Laureate and pro-democracy activist, was suffering from advanced liver cancer while imprisoned in China for organizing the 'Charter 08' manifesto. International pressure from countries like Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom called for his right to choose his medical treatment, highlighting ongoing human rights concerns.
• U.S. Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Iraqi Chaldean Christian Refugees A U.S. federal judge temporarily blocked the deportation of Iraqi Chaldean Christian refugees, providing a crucial legal intervention to protect a vulnerable population from potential persecution and demonstrating the complex dynamics of immigration policy.
• Giant Iceberg Breaks Away from Larsen C Ice Shelf A massive iceberg covering approximately 6,000 square kilometers (2,300 square miles) has broken away from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica, marking a significant event in climate and geological observation. This calving event represents a major change in the Antarctic landscape and provides critical data for climate scientists studying global warming and ice shelf dynamics.
• Malta Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill The Maltese Parliament passed a landmark bill legalizing same-sex marriage, representing a significant progressive step in LGBTQ+ rights and social equality in a traditionally conservative region.
• Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality Major internet companies and activist groups launched a coordinated effort to defend net neutrality, highlighting the ongoing debate about internet freedom, equal access, and the role of technology corporations in shaping digital communication.
• Monkey Selfie Case Heard by U.S. Court of Appeals The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco heard a unique legal case examining the potential copyright ownership of a selfie taken by a Celebes crested macaque, raising intriguing questions about animal rights and intellectual property law.

Events in 2017

July 12, 2017: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 2017

July 12, 2017: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 12, 2017:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.19
• Apple AAPL: opens at $145.87
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $70.69
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.54
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $153.48

Exchange Rates on July 12, 2017:

• 1 USD = 0.8757 EUR
• 1 USD = 113.302 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.7757 GBP
• 1 USD = 1.3022 AUD
• 1 USD = 1.2756 CAD

July 12, 2017 was a Wednesday and it was the 193rd day of the year 2017 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 2017 can also be written as 7/12/2017 in the US and as 12/7/2017 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 2017 in July 2017 calendar

July 12, 2017: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 2017 was Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber - Despacito
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
3. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
4. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
5. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You

July 12, 2017: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 2017 was I'm The One by DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne, according to the music chart for the week July 10th and July 16th.

1. DJ Khaled Featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne - I'm The One
2. DJ Khaled Featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller - Wild Thoughts
3. Bruno Mars - That's What I Like
4. Kendrick Lamar - Humble.
5. Post Malone Featuring Quavo - Congratulations

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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July 12, 2017: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 2017 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 2017 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 2017 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, 2017 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 10:04 pm and setting at 09:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 09, 2017 while the next full moon would come on Aug 07, 2017.

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Someone born on July 12, 2017 is:

7 years 10 months old,

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