Monday July 16, 2012: on this day

July 16, 2012 was the 198th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 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 July 16, 2012, who was born and died on July 16, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen), movies (e.g. The Dark Knight Rises, directed by Christopher Nolan), TV series (e.g. True Love) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 16, 2012?


July 16, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 198th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 2012 can also be written as 7/16/2012 in the US and as 16/7/2012 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 2012:

  • Mexican drug war: one of the three mexican federal police ringleaders in the fatal shootout at mexico city international airport's busy food court last month was arrested by the mexican federal police. police were able to track him down after an anonymous tip.
  • Syrian uprising (2011-present).
  • Overnight, heavy fighting has been reported in damascus capital with at least five deaths and many injuries.
  • Sergey lavrov, russian foreign minister, claims that the west is using blackmail to get a un security council resolution to allow them to use force in syria.
  • The pakistani taliban attacked a bannu office of the intelligence agency of security forces and took several hostages.
  • Two american tourists, who were kidnapped on the sinai peninsula in egypt 13 july 2012, have been released.
  • Seven drug smugglers from myanmar were killed by thailand's security forces in a gun battle.
  • After suffering a pulmonary embolism, jon lord, an english pianist and composer, dies.
  • Kitty wells, an american singer and ampquotqueenof country musicampquot, has died from complications due to stroke.
  • The united states senate accuses hsbc bank of laundering mexican drug money.
  • A third delay has been caused by the delayed launch of finland's flagship nuclear power plant.
  • Nbcuniversal purchases all us news website msnbc.com's assets and rebrands it to nbcnews.com.
  • Stephen covey, businessman, motivational speaker, and author of the seven habits of highly effective people, has died.
  • As the death toll rises, japan self-defense forces airlift supplies to thousands isolated by flooding in southwest japan.
  • Craig field, a former player in national rugby league, is being charged with murder after he was allegedly attacked and killed in kingscliff, new south wales.
  • Scarborough, a major toronto district, canada, is the scene of a multi-shot shooting incident that leaves at least one person dead and 19 others injured.
  • North korea has announced that ri yongho, a top military figure and a member the central presidium workers' party korea, has been relieved from all duties due to illness.
  • For the london olympics, thousands of officials and athletes begin arriving in the united kingdom.
  • Syrian uprising (2011-present).: there has been heavy fighting in damascus' capital overnight, with at least five people killed and many others injured. (reuters via the irish times.) sergey lavrov, russia's foreign minister, claims that the west is using blackmail to obtain a new un security council resolution to allow them to use force in syria.
  • William asher, an american director who directed "bewitched", dies.
  • Truvada has been approved by the u.s. food and drug administration as the first drug to lower the risk of hiv infection.

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

Stock market quotes on July 16, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $84.83
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $605.12
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.48
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.51
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.58

Exchange Rates on July 16, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.86 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0148 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9786 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3786 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 96.76 JPY
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July 16, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:20 am and setting at 07:12 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Aug 02, 2012.

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Who was born on July 16, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

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


You are 11 years 9 months old,

or 141 months and 8 days old,

or 614 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4300 days old,

if you were born on July 16, 2012.

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

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 16, 2012:

  • Stephen Covey

    Author of the bestselling self-help book 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

  • Kitty Wells

    Kitty Wells was a pioneering country music singer known as the Queen of Country Music.

  • Ed Lincoln

    Brazilian pianist, bassist, and composer (d. 2012).

  • Gilbert Esau

    American businessman and politician (b. 1919).

  • William Asher

    American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1921).

  • Masaharu Matsushita

    Japanese businessman (b. 1913).

  • Jon Lord
  • Klára Killermann-Bartos
  • Walter Pichler
  • Antonín Holý

What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

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


Holidays on July 16, 2012:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 16, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me Maybe
  2. - Payphone
  3. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  4. - Wide Awake
  5. - Lights

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 16, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mercy
  2. - Climax
  3. - Lemme See
  4. - Nobody's Perfect
  5. - No Lie

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

The number 1 Latin song on July 16, 2012 was Hasta Que Salga El Sol by Don Omar, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 16, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 16, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol
  2. - Follow The Leader
  3. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  4. - Amor Confuso
  5. - Bailando Por El Mundo

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

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

The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman

Country: United States of America

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

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

True Love

True Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Michael J. Saul

Harmontown

Harmontown

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Neil Berkeley

Burning Love

Burning Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ken Marino

Daybreak

Daybreak

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Stephen Tolkin

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

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

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

Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

Fifty Shades of Grey

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PHOTO Anastasia Steele, a literature student, meets Christian Grey, a young entrepreneur. He is beautiful, brilliant and intimidating.

Gold by Chris Cleave

Gold

By:

It's THE ULTIMATE TEST OF A MOTHER’S LOVE. . . If your dreams lead you in one direction, but your heart is drawn in another, which path should you take?

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.

An American Son by Marco Rubio

An American Son

By:

Marco Rubio is one of the few politicians to rise to national prominence so quickly. This is his incredible story. Florida

The Innocent by David Baldacci

The Innocent

By:

America has enemies, ruthless people whom the FBI, police and military cannot stop. The U.S. government then calls Will Robie, a hardened hitman who doesn't hesitate to follow orders

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

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

Deadlight

Deadlight

Platform: Xbox 360, Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Genre: Sidescroller, cinematic platformer, survival horror

Publisher: Microsoft Studios Deep Silver (Director's Cut)

Crashmo

Crashmo

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair

Platform: PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita Microsoft Windows

Genre: Murder mystery, psychological thriller, urban fantasy, action-adventure

Publisher: WW Spike Chunsoft; EU / NA NIS America (PSV)

Baka and Test

Baka and Test

Platform: PlayStation Portable

Genre: Romantic comedy, Slice of life

Diabolical Pitch

Diabolical Pitch

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action, sports

Publisher: Microsoft Studios

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Who was the US President on July 16, 2012?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 16, 2012?

On July 16, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

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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 July 2012?

July 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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