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About July 21st, 2012, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 21, 2012, the Syrian civil war continued to escalate with reports of heavy fighting in various regions. The conflict drew in more international actors and heightened concerns over humanitarian crises.
- Day of the week: July 21st, 2012 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing 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 21, 2012: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 21, 2012?
- July 21, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
- July 21, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
- July 21, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 21, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 21, 2012?
- Back in 2012
July 21, 2012: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 21, 2012:
- Syrian civil war escalation On July 21, 2012, the Syrian civil war continued to escalate with reports of heavy fighting in various regions. The conflict drew in more international actors and heightened concerns over humanitarian crises. source: reuters.com
- Russia joins World Trade Organization On July 21, 2012, Russia officially became a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after 18 years of negotiations. This membership aimed to integrate Russia into the global economy and improve trade relations. source: bbc.com
- Fukushima nuclear plant scandal On July 21, 2012, reports emerged regarding the ongoing issues at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, highlighting safety concerns and the management of the disaster aftermath. The scandal raised questions about nuclear safety regulations worldwide. source: bbc.com
- Putin's 'Foreign Agents' Law Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a controversial law labeling non-governmental organizations receiving overseas funding as 'foreign agents', which critics viewed as an attempt to suppress political dissent.
- First Solo Human-Powered Circumnavigation of the World Erden Eruç successfully completed the first solo human-powered circumnavigation of the world, an extraordinary feat of endurance and human determination involving rowing, cycling, and walking across continents. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
- Tanzania Ferry Disaster A devastating ferry accident resulted in the tragic loss of 146 lives, highlighting ongoing maritime safety challenges in the region.
July 21, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 21, 2012?
July 21, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 203rd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 21, 2012 can also be written as 7/21/2012 in the US and as 21/7/2012 in UK and Europe.
July 21, 2012: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 21, 2012:
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Ali PodrimjaAlbanian poet and author (b. 1942).
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James D. RamageAmerican admiral and pilot (b. 1916).
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Marie KruckelAmerican baseball player (b. 1924).
July 21, 2012: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 21, 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 21, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 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 21, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 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 21, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st 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 21, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 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 21, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 21, 2012 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 21, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:21 am and setting at 09:59 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 21, 2012?
Someone born on July 21, 2012 is:
14 years and 13 days old,
or 168 months and 13 days old,
or 732 weeks and 2 days old,
or 5126 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 21, 2012?
There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 21st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 2012?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 21, 2012.
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The history attached to July 21, 2012 includes Syrian civil war escalation, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 21, 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 21, 2012 included The Dark Knight Rises, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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