What happened on Wednesday June 13, 2012?

Here's what happened on June 13, 2012:

• Breakthrough in Stem Cell Research Japanese scientist Shinya Yamanaka was awarded the Millennium Technology Prize for his groundbreaking discovery of reprogramming human cells to mimic embryonic stem cells, potentially revolutionizing medical research and treatment.
• UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio Rio de Janeiro hosted the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, launching a critical global dialogue about Earth's resources, human sustainability, and environmental challenges. This conference marked a significant milestone 20 years after the original Earth Summit.
• Aung San Suu Kyi's European Tour After more than two decades, Myanmar's renowned democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi embarked on a significant European tour, visiting Norway, Switzerland, France, Ireland, and Britain, symbolizing her renewed international engagement.
• Deadly Bombings Across Iraq A coordinated series of terrorist bombings struck multiple cities in Iraq, including Baghdad, Hillah, and Kirkuk, resulting in at least 93 fatalities and over 300 injuries. The attacks highlighted the ongoing security challenges facing the country.
• Matt Cain's Perfect Game San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain achieved baseball history by throwing a perfect game, a rare and remarkable feat in professional baseball that showcases exceptional pitching skill.

Events in 2012

June 13, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jun. 13, 2012

June 13, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 13, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $80.94
• Apple AAPL: opens at $574.52
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.22
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.25
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $194.36

Exchange Rates on June 13, 2012:

• 1 USD = 79.41 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0293 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9557 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.369 CNY
• 1 EUR = 99.82 JPY

June 13, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 165th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 13, 2012 can also be written as 6/13/2012 in the US and as 13/6/2012 in UK and Europe.

June 13, 2012 in June 2012 calendar

Famous people died on June 13, 2012:

• Roger Garaudy

  French philosopher and intellectual who transitioned from communism to controversial anti-Zionist perspectives, known for his provocative...

• William S. Knowles

  Prize laureate for their work on chirally catalysed hydrogenation reactions.

• Mehdi Hassan

  Legendary Pakistani ghazal singer widely considered the 'King of Ghazal', renowned for his soulful and classical vocal style in South Asian...

• Jože Humer

  Slovenian composer and translator (b. 1934).

• Sam Beddingfield

  American pilot and engineer (b. 1933).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on June 13th

June 13, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 13, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
2. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
3. Maroon 5 - Payphone
4. Fun. - We Are Young
5. Nicki Minaj - Starships

June 13, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 13, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Usher - Climax
2. Ca$h Out - Cashin' Out
3. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
4. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
5. Trey Songz - Heart Attack

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 13th 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 13, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 13, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 13, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 13, 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 June 13, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:37 am and setting at 04:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on June 13, 2012

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Someone born on June 13, 2012 is:

12 years 11 months old,

or 155 months and 1 day old,

or 674 weeks

or 4718 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 13, 2012?

There are 30 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 13, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 13, 2012.

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