Wednesday July 18, 2012: on this day

July 18, 2012 was the 200th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 18, 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 18, 2012, who was born and died on July 18, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 18, 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 18th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 18, 2012?


July 18, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 200th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 2012 can also be written as 7/18/2012 in the US and as 18/7/2012 in UK and Europe.

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July 18, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 18, 2012:

  • 2012 burgas bus bombing
  • After a bomb explodes at burgas airport in bulgaria, six israeli tourists are killed and 25 more are injured, at least 6 are women and men.
  • Benjamin netanyahu, prime minister of israel, blames iran for the explosion.
  • At least 14 people are killed when a bomb explodes at pakistan's orakzai agency.
  • Syrian uprising (2011-present).
  • According to reports, 97 people were killed by the syrian army in syria.
  • During a meeting between cabinet ministers, senior security officials, a bomb explodes at the national security building in damascus.
  • Syrian media reports that dawoud rajiha, minister of defense, was killed with general hasan turkmani (vice president), interior minister mohammad ibrahim al-shaar, and assef shawkat (bahar al-assad’s brother-in-law, and deputy defense minister). other senior officials were also injured in the attack, including hisham bekhtyar, the intelligence chief of the country.
  • San bernardino in california declares it has an immediate and severe fiscal emergency. this allows it to declare bankruptcy, without having to negotiate with creditors.
  • After a long illness, rajesh khanna, an indian actor, has died in mumbai at the age of 69.
  • After the sinking of the ferry mv skagit carrying 280 passengers, which was on its way to tanzania, 78 people were killed and 66 reported missing, the vessel sank off zanzibar's coast.
  • Italian police arrest buffalo mozzarella maker giuseppe mandara over alleged links to organized crime groups in naples, italy.
  • Authorities in hungary are under pressure to arrest laszlo csatary (97), an alleged nazi war criminal who was found living in hungary. csatary is wanted for his involvement in the deportation and subsequent transfer of jews to death camps in the second world war.
  • Two cars deliberately drove through the waalre municipal building, a large town in the south of the netherlands.
  • From the 27th july 2012 to the 17th august 2012, the indonesian air force will send four sukhoi su-27 fighter jets to join the australian f/a-18 hornets in war games.
  • Andres manuel lopez obrador (prd) candidate in mexico accuses the institutional revolutionary party of laundering and using illicit funds to finance enrique pena nieto's campaign for president-elect. the pri refutes the allegations and argues that lopez obrador is acting in desperation and irrationality.
  • Kim jong-un officially becomes the supreme leader of north korea. this position he held de facto since the death of his father. he is also promoted to the rank of marshal within the korean people's army.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, condemns the attack calling it "a barbaric terrorist act and israel has tragically again been a victim of terrorism." "the united states reiterates its unwavering commitment to israel's safety and deep friendship with the israeli people."
  • President bashar al assad has appointed fahd jassem al-freij as minister of defense.
  • At least seven people are killed and 32 others are injured after a bomb explodes on an israeli tour bus at burgas airport, bulgaria.

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

Stock market quotes on July 18, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.34
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $606.59
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.60
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.65
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $184.15

Exchange Rates on July 18, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.79 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0101 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.978 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3694 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 96.76 JPY
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July 18, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th 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 18, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 18th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 18, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 18, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:12 am and setting at 08:27 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 18, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on July 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 18th:

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    James cagney was an american actor known for his energetic performances in gangster films, particularly in the 1930s.

  • James Brolin
    James Brolin

    American actor.

  • Kristen Bell
    Kristen Bell

    Kristen bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like veronica mars and the good place, as well as for voicing the...

  • Nelson Mandela
    Nelson Mandela

    South african president, a civil right hero and martyr who won victory in his lifetime crusade for non-racial south africa democracy.

  • Vin Diesel
    Vin Diesel

    Steven spielberg discovered an american actor when diesel's short film, "multi facial", (1994), which diesel had created himself, caught his...

  • Elizabeth Gilbert
    Elizabeth Gilbert

    Elizabeth gilbert is an american author known for her bestselling memoir 'eat, pray, love', which has been adapted into a film.

  • Wendy Williams
    Wendy Williams

    Wendy williams is a tv show host known for her outspoken personality and celebrity gossip segments.

  • Maria Pacôme
    Maria Pacôme

    Maria pacôme is a renowned french actress and playwright known for her comedic roles in french cinema and theater.

  • Chace Crawford
    Chace Crawford

    Chace crawford is an american actor known for his role as nate archibald on the tv series gossip girl.

  • Audrey Landers
    Audrey Landers

    Audrey landers is an american actress, singer, and songwriter known for her role in the tv series 'dallas' and her music career.

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July 18, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


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,

if you were born on July 18, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 18, 2012?

There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 18, 2012?

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

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July 18, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 18, 2012:

  • Tokyo Umezawa

    Renowned playwright known for his innovative and thought-provoking plays.

  • Rajesh Khanna

    Indian bollywood actor, producer, and politician.

  • Yosef Shalom Eliashiv

    Lithuanian-israeli rabbi and author (b. 1910).

  • Jean François-Poncet

    French politician and diplomat, french minister of foreign affairs (b. 1928).

  • Dawoud Rajiha

    Syrian general and politician, syrian minister of defense (b. 1947).

  • Assef Shawkat

    Syrian general and politician (b. 1950).

  • Hasan Turkmani

    Syrian general and politician, syrian minister of defense (b. 1935).

  • Günther Maleuda
  • Robert Kurz
  • Frances Spence
  • Jack Matthews

What famous deaths happened on July 18th?

Famous deaths on July 18th:

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Jack Hawkins
    Jack Hawkins

    Actor ben hur, ben-four just men, dies at 62.

  • Dietmar Schönherr
    Dietmar Schönherr

    Austrian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 2014).

  • Machine Gun Kelly
    Machine Gun Kelly

    American gangster (born 1895).

  • Jack Earle
    Jack Earle

    American sideshow performer and actor (born 1906).

  • Rhilee Austen

    Rhilee Austen was a celebrated English novelist whose witty and insightful novels, such as 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Emma', have become...

  • Janei Austen

    Renowned English novelist known for her classic works like 'Pride and Prejudice'.

  • Keldric Austen

    Keldric Austen was an English novelist known for her witty and insightful social commentary in works such as 'Pride and Prejudice'.

  • Falan Austen

    Iconic author of classic romantic novels.

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July 18, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 18, 2012:

  • Uruguay - Constitution Day

Observances on July 18, 2012:

  • ONU - Nelson Mandela International Day
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July 18, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.

July 18, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 18, 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 18, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 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 18, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 18, 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 18, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 18, 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 18, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 18, 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 18, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 18, 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 18, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 18, 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 18, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 18, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gold by Chris Cleave

Gold

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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?

Bloodline by James Rollins

Bloodline

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James Rollins, a New York Times bestseller, takes you to the cutting edge of medicine, genetics and other sciences in this thrilling masterpiece.

Mission To Paris by Alan Furst

Mission To Paris

By:

"A master spy novelist ."--The Wall Street Journal" Page after page of stunning ."--James Patterson NEW YORK TIMES RESELLER Late summer 1938.

Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter

Beautiful Ruins

By:

The award-winning, bestselling author of The Financial Lives of the Poets returns to us with his most entertaining, romantic, and pure enjoyment novel yet.

The Power Of Habit by Charles Duhigg

The Power Of Habit

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OVER 60 WEEKS IN THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIBRARY

July 18, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 18, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

CSR Racing

CSR Racing

Platform: iOS, OS X, Android, Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: NaturalMotion Games

Demons’ Score

Demons’ Score

Platform: iOS Android, PS Vita, PS Vita TV

Genre: Rhythm action game

Publisher: Square Enix

Dragon Story

Dragon Story

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Life simulation game

Botanicula

Botanicula

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X Linux iOS

Genre: Graphic adventure game

DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou

DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360

Genre: Bullet Hell

Publisher: Cave

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Who was the US President on July 18, 2012?

On July 18, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 18, 2012?

On July 18, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 18, 2012?

On July 18, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 18th?

July 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two car bombs explode outside kandahar police headquarters, afghanistan. twelve people were killed and more than 80 others were injured.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: siege at al-fu'ah, kafriya: as part of a deal between rebel forces with the syrian government, the evacuations of the shia towns al-fu'ah (northern idlib governorate) begin.
  • 2017 - 2017 earthquakes: a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck russia's kamchatka peninsula west of attu in the north pacific ocean. there are no immediate reports of injuries or damages; the tsunami warning was cancelled.

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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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