What happened on Tuesday June 12, 2007?

Here's what happened on June 12, 2007:

• Deadly Floods Strike Bangladesh Catastrophic floods and mudslides in Bangladesh claimed nearly 130 lives, with 20 additional bodies discovered in Chittagong, highlighting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Chinua Achebe Wins Man Booker International Prize Renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe was honored with the prestigious Man Booker International Prize in recognition of his extraordinary literary career and significant contributions to world literature.
• Milan Martic Convicted of War Crimes Milan Martic was found guilty of murder and persecution during his leadership of the Krajina Serb Republic between 1991 and 1995, marking another milestone in international war crimes prosecution.
• Don Herbert, 'Mr. Wizard', Dies Don Herbert, the beloved American television personality known as 'Mr. Wizard', who inspired generations of children to explore science, passed away. Herbert was a pioneering science educator who made learning engaging and accessible through his television programs.
• Friendly Fire Incident Kills Afghan Police Afghan officials reported that seven police officers were killed in a tragic friendly fire incident involving Coalition air force personnel, underscoring the complexities and risks of military operations.
• Ehud Barak Wins Labor Party Leadership Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak secured victory in the Israeli Labor Party leadership election, winning 51.5% of votes against Ami Ayalon's 47.5%, signaling a potential political comeback.
• Rocket Attack on Hamas Prime Minister's Residence A rocket-propelled grenade was fired at the house of Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, causing minimal damage and no injuries, reflecting ongoing tensions in the region.
• PKK Declares Defensive Stance Towards Turkey The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced it would cease offensive actions against Turkey while maintaining a defensive posture if attacked, potentially signaling a shift in regional conflict dynamics.
• Severe Flash Flooding in Ireland Ireland experienced sudden, intense flash flooding, particularly in Ulster, following an unusually warm period with temperatures reaching 29°C. Belfast and Omagh were the most severely affected areas.
• Bob Woolmer Death Ruled Natural Causes Jamaican police concluded their investigation into the death of Bob Woolmer, former Pakistani cricket team coach, determining that he died from natural causes, ending speculation about foul play.

Events in 2007

June 12, 2007: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 2007

June 12, 2007: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 12, 2007:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.77
• Apple AAPL: opens at $119.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.96
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.31
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $103.11

Exchange Rates on June 12, 2007:

• 1 USD = 121.69 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0676 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2424 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.6435 CNY
• 1 EUR = 161.88 JPY

June 12, 2007 was a Tuesday and it was the 163rd day of the year 2007 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 2007 can also be written as 6/12/2007 in the US and as 12/6/2007 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 2007 in June 2007 calendar

Famous people died on June 12, 2007:

• Guy de Rothschild
• Don Herbert

Famous people who died in 2007

Famous people who died on June 12th

June 12, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 2007 was Umbrella by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Rihanna - Umbrella
2. Shop Boyz - Party Like A Rockstar
3. T-Pain - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
4. Fergie - Big Girls Don't Cry
5. Maroon5 - Makes Me Wonder

June 12, 2007: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 2007 was Real Girl by Mutya Buena, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Mutya Buena - Real Girl
2. Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
3. Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder
4. Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold

June 12, 2007: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 12, 2007 was Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin') by T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. T-Pain Featuring Yung Joc - Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')
2. Tank - Please Don't Go
3. Shop Boyz - Party Like A Rockstar
4. Fantasia - When I See U
5. R. Kelly Duet With Usher - Same Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 12, 2007: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 2007 is Pig and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 12, 2007 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 12, 2007 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 June 12, 2007 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:56 am and setting at 07:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 2007 while the next full moon would come on Jun 30, 2007.

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Your place in the Universe on June 12, 2007

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Someone born on June 12, 2007 is:

17 years 10 months old,

or 214 months and 29 days old,

or 934 weeks and 5 days old,

or 6543 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 12, 2007?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 2007?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 12, 2007.

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