Wednesday June 20, 2012: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 6/20/2012, UK date format: 20/6/2012

June 20th, 2012 was the 172nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Gemini. The day of the week was Wednesday.

The number one song in US was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while A Blaze Of Glory by Jeff Shaara was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching True Love. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Asphalt 7: Heat or ARC Squadron.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at June 20 across the years or at June 2012 calendar.

June 20, 2012 Events

What happened on June 20, 2012?

Historical Events

After seizing four hostages from the Credit Industriel et Commercial bank, in Toulouse in southern France, a gunman was arrested. This is the same bank where Mohammed Merah killed five people in March.
Israeli airstrikes respond to rocket attacks from Gaza Strip, resulting at least in one death.
Turkey's military confirmed that it carried out strikes against Kurdish rebel targets in Iraq.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 20 soldiers from Syria's Army and five rebels were killed in heavy fighting near Latakia.
Tribal fighting in western Libya has left 105 people dead, and 500 others injured.
Rupert Murdoch, media mogul, launches surprise bid to buy billionaire James Packer’s share in Consolidated Media Holdings. This stakeholder is a major stakeholder in Foxtel and Fox Sports Australia.
Larry Ellison, American CEO of Oracle Corp., agrees to purchase 98 percent of Hawaiian island Lanai.
The United States Congress proposes to increase its military presence in Kuwait.
Fund for Peace has released its 2012 Failed State Index. The largest increases in the index since the last study were made by Japan, Libya, and Syria.
Adrian Nastase was the former Prime Minister of Romania and narrowly survived a suicide attempt with a gunshot to his throat. He was sentenced to two years imprisonment by a controversial court.
Hosni Mobarak, the Egyptian leader who was ousted in the revolution last year, is said to be in a coma. He has been removed from life support.
The Supreme Elections Commission in Egypt announced that the presidential election results will not be published on Thursday because of complaints from rival candidates.
Operation Fast and Furious
The United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has charged Eric Holder with contempt of Congress. He failed to cooperate in an investigation into Operation 'Fast and Furious'.
UEFA Euro 2012's off day is dominated yesterday's ghost goal by Ukraine against England. John Terry swung the ball from behind goal line after Marko Devic's shot under the watchful eye of the assistant.
After his team secured qualification for the quarterfinals, Cesare Prandelli, Italy coach, thanked Michel Platini, UEFA president. This was partly due to the additional officials.
Operation Fast and Furious: The United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has cited Eric Holder as contempt of Congress for not cooperating with an investigation into Operation "Fast and Furious". (The Washington Post. President Barack Obama invokes executive privilege over documents related to Fast and Furious after a request from the House Oversight Committee.
After being asked by the House Oversight Committee, President Barack Obama invoked executive privilege over documents related to Fast and Furious.
The incident was criticized by the Ukrainian media, and the denial of Ukraine at least a point is being denied. Pierluigi Collina, UEFA's chief refereeing official, says that the goal should have been granted.
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June 20, 2012 Famous Birthdays

Other June 20th famous birthdays

Nicole Kidman
American actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to Tom Cruise.
Jean-Marie Le Pen
French politician and candidate for the Far Right National Front in 2002.
Catherine Ceylac
Brian Wilson
American musician and the eccentric genius behind "The Beach Boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...

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June 20, 2012 Famous Deaths

Who died on June 20, 2012?

Other June 20th famous deaths

Jehan Alain
French composer and organist.
Abner Biberman
American screenplay writer, actor and director before he found his niche as a TV director.
Edgar Barrier
New York, United States -- Actor (Cobra Woman, Macbeth, Rocky, Cornered).
Mark Robson
Canadian-born producer and film director (d. 1978).

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June 20, 2012 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

Who should a Gemini marry?

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer

Personality of June born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Dragon

Element: Water

Dragon personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in June 20, 2012 reveal something about your future ? Find out

June 20, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was June 20, 2012?

The day of the week was Wednesday.

June 20th marks the 171st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 194 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

June 2012 calendar

June	2012
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30

June 20, 2012 Holidays and Observances

What is special on June 20, 2012?

Holidays

American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
Day of The Royal Victorian Order.

Observances

World Refugee Day

Music charts

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