What happened on Tuesday August 14, 2012?

Here's what happened on August 14, 2012:

• Ecuador Grants Asylum to Julian Assange Ecuador granted political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who had been seeking refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy in London, marking a significant moment in international diplomatic relations.
• Syrian Civil War Escalates The Syrian Civil War continues to intensify, with ongoing conflict and significant military defections challenging the existing regime.
• Al-Qaeda Attack in Yemen Al-Qaeda militants launched a deadly attack on an intelligence headquarters in Aden, Yemen, killing at least 14 people and demonstrating ongoing terrorist threats in the region.
• Deadly Suicide Bombings in Afghanistan A devastating terrorist attack results in at least 46 fatalities and up to 80 injuries, underscoring the ongoing security challenges in Afghanistan.
• Egyptian Lawyer Files Lawsuit Against President Morsi Mohamed Salem, an Egyptian lawyer, filed a lawsuit against President Morsi challenging the removal of Hussein Tantawi and Sami Anan, reflecting post-revolutionary political tensions.
• Mexican Drug War Violence Continues Ongoing drug-related violence persists in Mexico, highlighting the complex challenges of organized crime and law enforcement.
• Gulf Cartel Attacks Bar in Monterrey Ten people were killed when alleged members of the Gulf Cartel stormed a bar in Monterrey, demonstrating the brutal nature of drug-related violence in Mexico.
• Turkish Lawmaker Kidnapped and Released Huseyin Aygun, a Turkish lawmaker, was kidnapped by Kurdish rebels on August 12, 2012, and subsequently released, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
• Burglary Suspect Linked to Steve Jobs' Property Kariem McFarlin, a 35-year-old from Alameda, California, was charged with residential burglary and selling stolen property from the property where Steve Jobs previously resided.
• Eleven Bodies Discovered in Kazakh Mountains Eleven bodies were found in the Ile Alatau mountains near Almaty, Kazakhstan, prompting potential criminal investigation.

Events in 2012

August 14, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 14, 2012

August 14, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 14, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.17
• Apple AAPL: opens at $631.87
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.30
• General Electric GE: opens at $21.08
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $198.88

Exchange Rates on August 14, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.72 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9919 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.975 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3588 CNY
• 1 EUR = 97.0 JPY

August 14, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alfreton Town - Southport : 3 - 3
• Cambridge - Lincoln : 2 - 1
• Ebbsfleet - Braintree Town : 0 - 1
• Gateshead - Mansfield : 4 - 1
• Grimsby - Stockport : 1 - 2

August 14, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 227th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 2012 can also be written as 8/14/2012 in the US and as 14/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

Famous people died on August 14, 2012:

• Phyllis Thaxter

  Phyllis Thaxter was a notable American actress who appeared in significant Hollywood films during the mid-20th century, including the war...

• Vilasrao Deshmukh

  Prominent Indian politician who served as the 17th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, playing a significant role in state and national politics...

• Svetozar Gligorić
• Anna Orso

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on August 14th

August 14, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
2. Ellie Goulding - Lights
3. Flo Rida - Whistle
4. Katy Perry - Wide Awake
5. Maroon 5 - Payphone

August 14, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 2012 was No Lie by 2 Chainz Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. 2 Chainz Featuring Drake - No Lie
2. Usher Featuring Rick Ross - Lemme See
3. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
4. Wale Featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill & T-Pain - Bag Of Money
5. Trey Songz - Heart Attack

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 14, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 August 14, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:00 am and setting at 06:25 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 2012

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Someone born on August 14, 2012 is:

12 years 8 months old,

or 152 months and 9 days old,

or 662 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4635 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 2012?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 14, 2012.

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