What happened on Saturday June 23, 2012?

Here's what happened on June 23, 2012:

• Syria Shoots Down Turkish Military Jet Syria confirmed shooting down a Turkish military jet, escalating tensions between the two countries. Turkish President Abdullah Gul warned of potential retaliation, signaling a significant diplomatic and military confrontation.
• Greece Seeks Bailout Extension The new Greek coalition government proposed a two-year extension for reaching bailout targets, aiming to slow down austerity measures without additional cuts to pensions or salaries, signaling a potential shift in economic strategy.
• Ashton Eaton Sets Decathlon World Record American athlete Ashton Eaton broke the decathlon world record at the United States Olympic Trials, demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess and setting a new benchmark in multi-event track and field competition.
• Latin American Countries Condemn Paraguay's Presidential Removal Several Latin American leaders, including Rafael Correa, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, and Hugo Chavez, pledged not to recognize the new government following the removal of Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo, demonstrating regional political solidarity.
• Mexican Drug War Violence Escalates Fourteen mutilated bodies were discovered in a truck near a Mexican supermarket, highlighting the brutal ongoing violence associated with drug cartel conflicts in Mexico.
• Tropical Storm Debby Forms Early Tropical Storm Debby formed in the Gulf of Mexico, with a warning issued for Louisiana. Notably, this was the first time since 1851 that four storms had formed before July, potentially indicating unusual climate patterns.

Events in 2012

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

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 2012

June 23, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 175th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 2012 can also be written as 6/23/2012 in the US and as 23/6/2012 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 2012 in June 2012 calendar

Famous people died on June 23, 2012:

• Frank Chee Willeto

  Navajo Nation leader and World War II code talker who served as the 4th vice president of the Navajo Nation.

• Brigitte Engerer

  Renowned French classical pianist and music educator who had a distinguished international career.

• Walter J. Zable

  American football player and businessman, founded the cubic corporation (b. 1915).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
2. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
3. Maroon 5 - Payphone
4. Fun. - We Are Young
5. One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful

June 23, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Usher - Climax
2. Ca$h Out - Cashin' Out
3. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
4. J. Cole Featuring Missy Elliott - Nobody's Perfect
5. Trey Songz - Heart Attack

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd 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 June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:25 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 2012

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Someone born on June 23, 2012 is:

12 years 10 months old,

or 154 months and 12 days old,

or 671 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4699 days old,

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

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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