Wednesday August 15, 2012: on this day

August 15, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 228th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2012 can also be written as 8/15/2012 in the US and as 15/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

Here's what happened on August 15, 2012:

• Mexican drug war
• Mexican authorities have confirmed that five journalists were murdered in veracruz by the jalisco new generation cartel. after the arrests of some members of the criminal organization, this information was confirmed.
• Civil war in syria:
• A free syrian army brigade claimed responsibility for an explosion that occurred at a military base near damascus where un observers were staying.
• The fourth extraordinary session of islamic summit, organized by organisation of islamic cooperation, is held in makkah al mukarramah (saudi arabia) for two days as a response to the syrian civil war.
• Un commissioners pinheiro & abuzayd found that war crimes were committed by both government troops in syria and, in a lesser degree, by anti-government groups. the houla massacre was committed by both government forces and shabbiha fighters.
• After the syrian government launched airstrikes against homes in the area, activists claim that at least 30 people have been killed in azaz in aleppo province.
• Saudi arabia, qatar, and the united arab emirates call on their citizens to flee lebanon following recent kidnappings of nationals from turkey, syria, and saudi arabia.
• Prince philip, duke of edinburgh, is admitted to the hospital following a recurrence from a bladder infection that afflicted him earlier in this year.
• Sun myung moon, founder of unification church, is admitted to the hospital with complications from pneumonia and respiratory issues.
• The american heavy metal band baroness's tour bus crashes off a 30 foot viaduct near bath. two of the nine passengers are seriously injured.
• Jin matsubara (japan's cabinet minister) and yuichiro hata (south korea's cabinet minister) visit yasukuni shrine, amid territorial disputes.
• The high court of australia supports legislation that allows plain packaging of cigarettes.
• Germany has arrested four suspects for their involvement in providing iran with the technical parts it needs to build a nuclear weapon.
• Due to a knee injury, rafael nadal will not be able to participate in the us open.
• Fabrice muamba, a bolton midfielder, has announced his retirement following a medical recommendation he received from doctors after suffering cardiac arrest in a match earlier this year.
• Felix hernandez pitched the 23rd perfect major league baseball game for the seattle mariners at safeco field.
• Mexican drug war: mexican authorities confirm that five journalists were murdered in veracruz by the jalisco new generation cartel. after the arrests of some members of the criminal organization, this information was confirmed. (milenio via google). panama is home to los zetas, a mexican criminal organization that contraband cigarettes.
• Los zetas, a mexican criminal group, was discovered in panama to be selling contraband cigarettes.

August 15, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.19
• Apple AAPL: opens at $631.30
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.11
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.86
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $198.90

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.95 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9891 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9774 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3622 CNY
• 1 EUR = 96.99 JPY

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:00 am and setting at 06:59 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 15, 2012

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Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

• Jennifer Lawrence

  Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

• Ben Affleck

  American actor.

• Debra Messing

  Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

• Anthony Anderson

  Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

• Nino Ferrer

  Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

• Julia Child

  American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

• Stieg Larsson

  Swedish journalist and writer.

• Mike Connors

  Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

• Zeljko Ivanek

  Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

• Wendy Hiller

  England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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You are 11 years 8 months old,

or 140 months and 10 days old,

or 610 weeks and 1 day old,

or 4271 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2012?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2012.

Famous people died on August 15, 2012:

• Bob Birch

  American bass player and saxophonist (b. 1956).

• Altamiro Carrilho

  Brazilian flute player and composer (b. 1924).

• Harry Harrison

  American illustrator and author (d. 2012).

• Alessandro Giordano
• Heinz Wittig
• Beyruth
• Biff Elliot
• Martine Franck
• Elson Beiruth

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

• Jan Kiepura

  Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

• August Schellenberg

  Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

• Paul Lukas

  Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

• Lavante Dubois

  Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

• Mckenleigh Avery

  Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

• Lancer Sharma

  Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

• Jyron Fitzgerald

  Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

• Elfida Vargas

  Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

• Rahi Masoom Reza

  Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

• Severus Levy

  Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

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Holidays on August 15, 2012:

• Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
• Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
• Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
• RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
• Acadie ? National Day
• Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
• India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
• Korea ? Liberation Day
• Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
• Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day

August 15, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 15, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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 15, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2012 was No Lie by 2 Chainz Featuring Drake, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 15, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 15, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2012 was Bebe Bonita by Chino & Nacho Featuring Jay Sean, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 15, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Chino & Nacho Featuring Jay Sean - Bebe Bonita
2. Don Omar - Hasta Que Salga El Sol
3. Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizarraga - Sin Respiracion
4. Roberto Tapia - Mirando Al Cielo
5. Daddy Yankee - Pasarela