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About July 17th, 2012, in brief:
- Historical events: Libya held its first elections since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, marking a significant step in the country's transition to democracy. Voters participated in selecting a General National Congress to lead the nation.
- Day of the week: July 17th, 2012 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen
- Popular movie: The Dark Knight Rises directed by Christopher Nolan
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- July 17, 2012: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 17, 2012?
- July 17, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
- July 17, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
- July 17, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 17, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 17, 2012?
- Back in 2012
July 17, 2012: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 17, 2012:
- Libya's first post-revolution elections Libya held its first elections since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, marking a significant step in the country's transition to democracy. Voters participated in selecting a General National Congress to lead the nation. source: bbc.com
- Marissa Mayer becomes Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer was appointed as the CEO of Yahoo, making headlines as one of the few women to lead a major tech company. Her appointment was seen as a pivotal moment for the company as it sought to revitalize its brand and business strategy. source: nytimes.com
- International Space Station crew arrival A new crew arrived at the International Space Station, marking another milestone in ongoing international cooperation in space exploration. The crew included astronauts from various countries, contributing to scientific research aboard the ISS. source: nasa.gov
- Kadima Party Leaves Israeli Government The Kadima party withdrew from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government due to a dispute over military conscription for ultra-Orthodox Jews.
- Afghan Soldier Sentenced for Killing French Troops Abdul Saboor, an Afghan soldier who killed five French soldiers in Kapisa in January 2012, was sentenced to death by an Afghan military court for his actions.
- Needles Found in Delta Airlines Sandwiches A disturbing security incident occurred when multiple 1-inch needles were discovered in sandwiches on Delta Airlines flights from Amsterdam to the United States, prompting a joint criminal investigation by the FBI and Dutch authorities.
- North Korea Military Leadership Change North Korea appointed Hyon Yong Cho as the new head of the Korean People's Army, replacing Ri Yong Ho.
- Syrian Consulate Fire in Kazakhstan The Syrian consulate in Almaty, Kazakhstan, suffered severe damage in what staff claimed was a deliberate arson attack, highlighting potential diplomatic tensions.
- Frank Schleck Withdraws from Tour de France Professional cyclist Frank Schleck withdrew from the Tour de France after failing a drug test conducted by the International Cycling Union (UCI).
- SkyWest Airlines Pilot Suicide Incident A SkyWest Airlines pilot on administrative leave attempted to steal a Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft from St. George Municipal Airport in Utah, ultimately ending in his suicide.
- Bar Shooting in Tuscaloosa, Alabama A violent incident in Tuscaloosa, Alabama resulted in seventeen people being wounded in a bar shooting.
- Train Crash Near Cairo A train crash south of Cairo, Egypt, left at least 15 people injured, highlighting transportation safety concerns.
July 17, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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July 17, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on July 17, 2012:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.18
- Apple AAPL: opens at $610.79
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.64
- General Electric GE: opens at $19.64
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $185.73
Exchange Rates on July 17, 2012:
- 1 USD = 79.06 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.0126 CAD
- 1 USD = 0.9777 CHF
- 1 USD = 6.3728 CNY
- 1 EUR = 97.14 JPY
What day of the week was July 17, 2012?
July 17, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 199th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 17, 2012 can also be written as 7/17/2012 in the US and as 17/7/2012 in UK and Europe.
July 17, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 17, 2012:
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Marsha SinghIndian-english politician (b. 1954).
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William RaspberryAmerican journalist and academic (b. 1935).
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Forrest S. McCartneyAmerican general (b. 1931).
July 17, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 17, 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 17, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
- Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
- Maroon 5 - Payphone
- Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
- Katy Perry - Wide Awake
- Ellie Goulding - Lights
July 17, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
- Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
- Usher - Climax
- Usher Featuring Rick Ross - Lemme See
- J. Cole Featuring Missy Elliott - Nobody's Perfect
- 2 Chainz Featuring Drake - No Lie
July 17, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.
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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 17, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 17, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 17, 2012 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 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 17, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:14 am and setting at 07:51 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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How old is someone born on July 17, 2012?
Someone born on July 17, 2012 is:
14 years and 5 days old,
or 168 months and 5 days old,
or 731 weeks and 1 day old,
or 5118 days old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 2012?
There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 2012?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 17, 2012.
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Back in 2012
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The history attached to July 17, 2012 includes Libya's first post-revolution elections, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 17, 2012 included “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 17, 2012 included The Dark Knight Rises, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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