Thursday August 16, 2012: on this day

August 16, 2012 was the 229th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 16, 2012 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 16, 2012, who was born and died on August 16, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. The Inbetweeners) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 2012?


August 16, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 229th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 2012 can also be written as 8/16/2012 in the US and as 16/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

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August 16, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 2012:

  • Civil war in syria:
  • The organisation of islamic cooperation has suspended syria's membership.
  • The united nations security council has ended its observation mission in syria.
  • A diplomat claims maher assad was injured in the damascus bombing of 18 july 2012.
  • According to the un, 1 million people have been displaced by the conflict. 2.5 million people require urgent humanitarian assistance, up from 1,000,000 in march.
  • Standoff between ecuadore and britain over julian assange
  • Uniformed officers force five julian assange supporters to flee. protesters sometimes use loudspeakers in protest of british authorities' actions to threaten to violate the diplomatic immunity of the embassy.
  • Ecuador grants political asylum to assange.
  • War on terror
  • Afghanistan: isaf has announced that 11 people were killed in a black hawk helicopter accident in southern afghanistan. this includes seven u.s soldiers and four members from the afghan national army. taliban claim that they took it down.
  • Pakistan: five soldiers and nine attackers are killed when gunmen storm the pakistan air force minhas base in punjab.
  • Iraq: a series of attacks in baghdad and five provinces has left at least 113 dead and nearly 200 injured. al-qaeda is suspected to be behind the attacks. the capital's east side witnessed the deadliest explosion, injuring 54 people and killing 34 others.
  • Ten people were injured in clashes between police and anti-government protesters in gabon.
  • After violent clashes at a mine, the south african police opened fire on striking workers. at least 12 people were killed.
  • The mayor of dallas mike rawlings declares an emergency after a mosquito-borne west nilevirus outbreak that has killed at least 17 people. this allows for the aerial spraying synthetic pyrethroid insecticides to be used from tonight. residents voice their concerns about safety and effectiveness, suggesting other methods to control mosquitoes. officials indicated that the costs could reach $1.2 million.
  • Japan will deport 14 pro china activists who landed in the senkaku islands.
  • According to a louisiana state police report, two louisiana sheriff's deputy deputies were killed and two other wounded in a shooting at the bayou steel plant in laplace. two suspects remain in custody, while one is still at large.
  • Over the government's attitude towards homosexuality, gay rights activists have taken down the website of uganda's prime minister.
  • Syrian civil war:: syria's membership in organisation of islamic cooperation is suspended. (the jakarta post. the united nations security council has ended its mission as an observer in syria. (al jazeera). a diplomat claims maher assad was injured in the damascus bombings of 18 july 2012. (reuters via the telegraph). an un official estimated that 1 million people have been displaced by the conflict. 2.5 million people require urgent humanitarian assistance, up from 1,000,000 in march.
  • After britain threatened to force julian assange to leave, british police gathered near the ecuadorean embassy where he resides.
  • Nine countries' nuclear regulators meet in brussels to discuss unusual fissures in doel 3's basic steel material. this vessel was made by the now defunct rotterdam drydocks using krupp steel in 22 reactors around the world, including 10 in the us. at least two 1 gw belgian reactors are expected to remain offline until october.
  • The u.s. state department considers the un secretary-general’s decision to attend the summit of the 120-member non-aligned movement is "strange" as well as "not a positive signal."
  • South african police fatally shoot 34 miners and wound 78 more during an industrial dispute at marikana near rustenburg.

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August 16, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 16, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.19
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $631.21
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.36
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.87
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $198.77

Exchange Rates on August 16, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.33 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9864 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9719 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3659 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 98.01 JPY
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August 16, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 16, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:03 am and setting at 07:31 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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Who was born on August 16, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 7 months old,

or 139 months and 12 days old,

or 606 weeks

or 4242 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 2012?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 16, 2012.

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August 16, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 2012:

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Abune Paulos

    Ethiopian patriarch (b. 1935).

  • Martine Franck

    Belgian photographer and director (b. 1938).

  • Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco (b. 1954)
  • Amina del Marocco
  • Manuel Calvo Hernando

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 2012:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 16, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 16, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 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. - Call Me Maybe
  2. - Lights
  3. - Whistle
  4. - Wide Awake
  5. - Payphone

August 16, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 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 16, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 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. - No Lie
  2. - Lemme See
  3. - Mercy
  4. - Bag Of Money
  5. - Heart Attack

August 16, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 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 16, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 16, 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. - Bebe Bonita
  2. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol
  3. - Sin Respiracion
  4. - Mirando Al Cielo
  5. - Pasarela

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August 16, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Peter Lord, Jeff Newitt

Starring: Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Piven, Martin Freeman

Country: United States of America

August 16, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Inbetweeners

The Inbetweeners

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ben Palmer

Bad Education

Bad Education

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Pedro Almodovar

Hotel Hell

Hotel Hell

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Derrick Granado

True Love

True Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Michael J. Saul

Harmontown

Harmontown

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Neil Berkeley

August 16, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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Walter Isaacson's "enthralling", (The New Yorker), worldwide bestseller biography about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was the inspiration for the film Steve Jobs, starring Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels.

Why Does The World Exist? by Jim Holt

Why Does The World Exist?

By:

The Washington Post's Notable Non Fiction of 2013 "I can think of few more enjoyable ways to think than reading this book Sarah."

Bailout by Neil Barofsky

Bailout

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"Bailout" is a jaw-dropping account of how the Treasury Department botched the financial bailouts... With a prosecutor’s logic and numerous footnotes, Barofsky makes clear that things rarely turn out as they seem

Haven by Kay Hooper

Haven

By:

THE NEW BISHOP/SCU NOVEL Jessie Rayburn is finally back home after years of being away. She has returned to Baron Hollow in North Carolina, where she was met with menacing whispers.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

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The #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When Nick's intelligent and beautiful wife vanishes, presents are being wrapped and reservations made.

August 16, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Basketball Pro Management

Basketball Pro Management

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Sports game, Business simulation, Sports Management

Publisher: Umix Studios

Catch-22

Catch-22

Platform: iOS

Dyad

Dyad

Platform: PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Genre: Racing, Puzzle, Shooter, Music

Publisher: Right Square Bracket Left Square Bracket

Dokuro

Dokuro

Platform: PlayStation Vita, iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle[6]

Publisher: GungHo Online Entertainment[1]

Mario Tennis Open

Mario Tennis Open

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on August 16, 2012?

On August 16, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 2012?

On August 16, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 2012?

On August 16, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

Find out more about August 16th

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for August 2012?

August 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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