What happened on Tuesday, December 18, 2012?

Here's what happened on December 18, 2012:

• Queen Elizabeth II attends first-ever cabinet meeting On December 18, 2012, Queen Elizabeth II attended a UK Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street, marking the first time a British monarch participated in such a meeting since 1781. The Queen, celebrating her Diamond Jubilee, was greeted by Prime Minister David Cameron and presented with a gift of 60 placemats from Cabinet ministers. source: abc.net.au
• Django Unchained premiere cancelled after Sandy Hook shooting Following the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14, 2012, the premiere of Quentin Tarantino's film 'Django Unchained' was cancelled on December 18, 2012. The decision was made out of respect for the victims and their families, reflecting the film industry's sensitivity to national tragedies. source: hollywoodreporter.com
• Richard Engel and NBC News crew released in Syria On December 18, 2012, NBC News correspondent Richard Engel and his crew were released after being kidnapped in Syria. They had been held captive for several days before being freed, with Engel later reporting on their ordeal and the circumstances of their release. source: nbcnews.com
• Ireland to Clarify Abortion Laws After Savita Happanavar's Death Following the tragic death of Savita Happanavar, the Irish government announced plans to introduce legislation clarifying abortion laws and providing clear guidance to doctors regarding maternal health risks.
• Health Workers Killed During Polio Vaccination in Pakistan Six health workers were tragically murdered during a polio vaccination drive in Pakistan, highlighting the dangerous resistance to vaccination efforts by Taliban insurgents who oppose public health initiatives.
• Jacob Zuma Wins ANC Leadership Contest South African President Jacob Zuma secured a significant victory in the African National Congress leadership contest, positioning himself for potential re-election in 2014.
• Apartment Block Collapse in Palermo, Italy A devastating apartment block collapse in central Palermo, Italy, resulted in seven injuries and four fatalities, highlighting urban infrastructure risks.
• Massive Aquarium Explosion in Shanghai Shopping Center A massive 33.5-ton aquarium exploded in a bustling Shanghai shopping center on Nanjing Road, causing injuries to 15 people, including customers and staff.

Events in 2012

December 18, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 2012

December 18, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 18, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $525.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.25
• General Electric GE: opens at $21.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.85

Exchange Rates on December 18, 2012:

• 1 USD = 84.19 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9854 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9129 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2324 CNY
• 1 EUR = 111.34 JPY

December 18, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Niort - Sedan : 1 - 3

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Brighton - Millwall : 2 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Alfreton Town - Cambridge : 1 - 1
• Braintree Town - Forest Green : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Albion Rvs - Forfar : 2 - 3
• East Fife - Stranraer : 0 - 1

December 18, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 353rd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 2012 can also be written as 12/18/2012 in the US and as 18/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

Famous people died on December 18, 2012:

• Mustafa Ould Salek

  Mauritanian colonel and politician, president of mauritania (b. 1936).

• Jim Whalen

  American football player (b. 1943).

• Frank Macchiarola

  American lawyer and academic (b. 1941).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on December 18th

December 18, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 2012 was Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
2. Rihanna - Diamonds
3. Ke$ha - Die Young
4. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
5. Maroon 5 - One More Night

December 18, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
3. Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
5. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

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December 18, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 December 18, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 10:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 2012

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Someone born on December 18, 2012 is:

13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 17 days old,

or 711 weeks

or 4977 days old,

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There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 18th 2026.

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 18, 2012.

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