What happened on Wednesday August 22, 2012?

Here's what happened on August 22, 2012:

• Syrian Civil War Escalates Intense fighting continues in Syria, with Syrian forces shelling two districts in Damascus. Rebels report at least 47 casualties. The United Nations confirms 18,000 total deaths in this devastating conflict, marking a significant humanitarian crisis.
• Potential Political Shift in Syria Syria's deputy prime minister, Qadri Jamil, suggests President Bashar al-Assad's potential resignation during talks in Moscow. While not a precondition for peace negotiations, this indicates growing internal pressure on the embattled president.
• Russia Joins World Trade Organization After 19 years of negotiations, Russia becomes the 156th member of the World Trade Organization. The country has implemented significant economic reforms, including reduced import tariffs and export duty limits.
• California Wildfire Emergency California declares a state of emergency due to widespread wildfires threatening hundreds of buildings, highlighting the increasing environmental challenges faced by the state.
• Ethnic Clashes in Kenya's Tana River District Severe ethnic conflict erupted over cattle grazing rights between local tribes, resulting in a tragic loss of over 52 lives. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between pastoral communities in the region.
• Genetic Mutation Research Scientific research reveals that older men are more likely to pass genetic mutations to their children, providing important insights into genetic inheritance and potential health risks.
• Right-to-Die Legal Battle Tony Nicklinson, a 58-year-old British man suffering from locked-in syndrome, loses his legal battle to end his life medically, highlighting complex ethical debates surrounding euthanasia and personal autonomy.

Events in 2012

August 22, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 2012

August 22, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 22, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $654.42
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.59
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.77
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $198.64

Exchange Rates on August 22, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.56 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9908 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9584 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3516 CNY
• 1 EUR = 98.44 JPY

August 22, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackburn - Hull : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Chelsea - Reading : 4 - 2

August 22, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2012 can also be written as 8/22/2012 in the US and as 22/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

Famous people died on August 22, 2012:

• Nina Bawden

  Nina Bawden was a renowned British novelist known for her children's and adult fiction, winning multiple literary awards and critical...

• Paul Shan Kuo-hsi

  Chinese cardinal (b. 1923).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on August 22nd

August 22, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2012 was Whistle by Flo Rida, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. Flo Rida - Whistle
2. Ellie Goulding - Lights
3. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
4. Katy Perry - Wide Awake
5. Maroon 5 - Payphone

August 22, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 2012 was No Lie by 2 Chainz Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

1. 2 Chainz Featuring Drake - No Lie
2. Wale Featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill & T-Pain - Bag Of Money
3. Usher Featuring Rick Ross - Lemme See
4. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
5. Meek Mill Featuring Drake - Amen

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 22, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:51 am and setting at 10:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 2012

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Someone born on August 22, 2012 is:

12 years 8 months old,

or 152 months and 1 day old,

or 661 weeks

or 4627 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 2012?

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 22, 2012.

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