What happened on Saturday July 21, 2012?

Here's what happened on July 21, 2012:

• Syrian Civil War Escalation The Syrian uprising, which began in 2011, continued with intense conflict, marking a critical period of civil war and humanitarian crisis in the Middle East.
• Russia Joins World Trade Organization Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a federal bill ratifying Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization after nearly 18 years of negotiations, marking a significant milestone in Russia's economic integration.
• Fukushima Nuclear Plant Scandal A subcontractor at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant was reported to have instructed workers to lie about high radiation exposure, raising serious ethical and safety concerns about nuclear facility management.
• 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.
• Tanzania Ferry Disaster A devastating ferry accident resulted in the tragic loss of 146 lives, highlighting ongoing maritime safety challenges in the region.

Events in 2012

July 21, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 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 in July 2012 calendar

Famous people died on July 21, 2012:

• Angharad Rees

  Welsh actress and jewellery designer known for her roles in television series like 'Poldark' and her successful career in fashion and...

• Marie Kruckel

  American baseball player (b. 1924).

• Ali Podrimja

  Albanian poet and author (b. 1942).

• James D. Ramage

  American admiral and pilot (b. 1916).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on July 21st

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.

1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone
3. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
4. Katy Perry - Wide Awake
5. 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.

1. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
2. Usher - Climax
3. Usher Featuring Rick Ross - Lemme See
4. J. Cole Featuring Missy Elliott - Nobody's Perfect
5. 2 Chainz Featuring Drake - No Lie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on July 21, 2012

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Someone born on July 21, 2012 is:

12 years 9 months old,

or 153 months and 23 days old,

or 668 weeks and 4 days old,

or 4680 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 2012?

There are 68 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 21st 2025.

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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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