What happened on Thursday August 23, 2012?

Here's what happened on August 23, 2012:

• Lance Armstrong Doping Controversy Lance Armstrong announced he would not contest U.S. Anti-Doping Agency charges, potentially leading to the loss of his seven Tour de France titles and marking a significant moment in sports ethics.
• Russia's Stance on Syrian Chemical Weapons Russia declared its commitment to working closely with the Syrian government to prevent the movement or use of chemical weapons, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding the Syrian conflict.
• Pakistan Protests U.S. Drone Strikes Pakistan officially condemned U.S. drone strikes, asserting they are illegal, violate international law, and infringe upon Pakistan's sovereignty, reflecting ongoing tensions in international relations.
• New Immunodeficiency Disorder Discovery Scientists identified a novel, non-contagious chronic immunodeficiency disorder primarily affecting people around 50 of Asian descent, potentially linked to genetic and environmental factors.
• Rajasthan Monsoon Disaster Severe monsoon rains in Rajasthan, northern India, led to a devastating natural disaster resulting in at least 30 fatalities, underscoring the destructive potential of extreme weather events.
• Tropical Storm Isaac Weather Update The U.S. National Hurricane Center modified its hurricane warning for Hispaniola Island in the Caribbean Sea, reducing the threat level to a hurricane watch and storm warning in its 23:00 PM bulletin.
• Typhoon Tembin Evacuation Taiwanese authorities proactively evacuated nearly 5,000 people in preparation for the approaching Typhoon Tembin, demonstrating effective disaster preparedness and public safety measures.
• Mark David Chapman Parole Denied Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's murderer, had his 7th parole request rejected, continuing the legal consequences of his infamous crime.
• Asil Nadir Corporate Fraud Conviction Former Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing £29m ($46m) from his company, representing a significant corporate fraud case.
• Hot-Air Balloon Crash in Slovenia A tragic hot-air balloon accident occurred near Ljubljana, Slovenia, resulting in six fatalities and 28 injuries. The incident highlights the potential risks associated with aerial recreational activities and the importance of stringent safety protocols in ballooning.

Events in 2012

August 23, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 23, 2012

August 23, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 23, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.79
• Apple AAPL: opens at $666.11
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.39
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $197.04

Exchange Rates on August 23, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.54 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9938 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9556 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3538 CNY
• 1 EUR = 98.67 JPY

August 23, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 2012 can also be written as 8/23/2012 in the US and as 23/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

Famous people died on August 23, 2012:

• Jerry Nelson

  Jerry Nelson was a renowned American voice actor and puppeteer, best known for his work with Jim Henson's Muppets, performing characters...

• Josepha Sherman

  American anthologist and author (b. 1946).

• Steve Van Buren

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on August 23rd

August 23, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 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 23, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 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 23rd is Virgo.

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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 23, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:00 pm and setting at 11:04 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 23, 2012

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Someone born on August 23, 2012 is:

12 years 8 months old,

or 152 months

or 660 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4626 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 2012?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 23, 2012.

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