Monday June 25, 2012: Zodiac, Events, Birthdays and Holidays

US date format: 6/25/2012, UK date format: 25/6/2012

June 25th, 2012 was the 177th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar, under the sign of Cancer. The day of the week was Monday.

The number one song in US was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen.

Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2012 while Mission To Paris by Alan Furst was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching True Love. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Candy Crush Saga or Crazy Cars: Hit the Road.

The US president was Barack Obama (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative), Pope Benedict XVI was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

You can also have a look at June 25 across the years or at June 2012 calendar.

June 25, 2012 Events

What happened on June 25, 2012?

Historical Events

Syrian uprising (2011-present).
At least 33 soldiers, including a general from the army, have defected to Turkey.
Bulent Arinc (Turkey's deputy prime Minister) stated that Syrian forces opened fire upon a second Turkish aircraft, a CASA search-and-rescue plane looking for the remains of an F-4 fighter plane earlier shot down in Syria.
A fire attack on a Hindu religious shrine by protesters left at least 40 people injured
Mexican Drug War: Three police officers were shot and killed by suspected drug traffickers while they were working as an anti-narcotics agent at the Mexico City International Airport. Although the Mexican authorities stated that some cartel members may wear fake uniforms, the assassins were dressed in law enforcement uniforms. There have been no arrests.
War on Terror: Britain's chief intelligence officer says potential terrorists are traveling to unsecure countries to receive training from Al Qaeda.
As the crisis worsens and Ulster Bank customers are unable to access their funds until the week's end, tens of thousands will be without access to their money. Monthly salaries are due to be paid this week.
Due to ill-health, Vassilis Rapanos, Greece's new finance minister, has resigned.
Cyprus claims it will ask its European partners to lend Cyprus a loan amounting to 1.8 billion euros. This would make Cyprus the fifth European country that needs assistance.
Tom Watson, UK Labour MP, adds his voice to growing opposition to Richard O'Dwyer's extradition. He calls it an example of younger generations being ampquothung out of to dry by legislatorsampquot.
Fernando Lugo, the President deposed of Paraguay rallies allies at home as well as abroad and creates a parallel cabinet with the intent to return to power.
Vladimir Putin visits Israel for the rare occasion and talks about Iran's nuclear program as well as the uprisings in Syria.
Bradley Manning, a U.S. soldier imprisoned in the United States, is heard at Fort Meade (Maryland).
According to Julian Assange's mother, the WikiLeaks editor in chief has been ampquotbuoyedampquot since he fled to Ecuador's London Embassy. This refers to U.S. threats of withdrawing billions in aid to Ecuador if it grants asylum. It also condemns Australia, which has not attempted to intervene for her son, as a puppet of the United States.
Indian police have reported that Sayed Zabiuddin has been arrested. He is a key figure in the plotting of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that a sentence of life imprisonment without parole can't be given automatically to minors. This extends its previous restrictions on the use of this sentence in cases involving minors.
The United States Supreme Court ruled that Arizona's immigration laws are mostly unconstitutional. This exception is the one that allows law enforcement officers to inquire about illegal immigrants' legal status in the course of their duties if they have real reasons to believe they are illegal immigrant.
Alistair Darling, former UK Chancellor of Exchequer, launches Better Together campaign in support of the forthcoming referendum on Scottish independence.
Venezuela declares its intention to develop unmanned aircraft for defense and monitoring pipelines, dams, and other rural infrastructure.
In a ceremony, the final steel beam of the 4 World Trade Center is placed in place.
UEFA Euro 2012: The police launch an investigation into claims of racist abuses online during England's quarterfinal exit on penalties. (BBC).UEFA penalizes Germany for the second time.
Germany is being punished by UEFA for the second time.
Liquidation Rangers Football Club
The Crown Office requests Strathclyde Police investigate Craig Whyte’s takeover at Rangers Football Club in Mai last year.
Six clubs have publicly opposed the application of Newco Rangers. This means they won't likely receive the votes necessary to transfer to the Scottish Premier League.
2012 Wimbledon Championships
Elena Vesnina knocks out Venus Williams, five-time Wimbledon champion.
Heather Watson is the first British woman who has won a game on Centre Court since Jo Durie's 1985 victory.
2012 College World Series
2012 College World Series: Arizona defeats South Carolina in the final to win its first College World Series title, and fourth overall, since 1986. Robert Refsnyder, Arizona's outfielder, is named Most Outstanding Player.
Syrian uprising (2011-present:) At least 33 soldiers, including one general, defect to Turkey. Bulent Arinc (BBC), Turkey's deputy prime Minister, stated that Syrian forces fired on a second Turkish aircraft, a CASA search-and-rescue plane looking for the remains of an F-4 fighter plane earlier shot down in Syria.
Jon Snow, Channel 4's news anchor, tells the Leveson Inquiry Associated Newspapers, which publishes Daily Mail and Mail on Saturday, is worse than News International titles. He claims that the newspaper has a pernicious and sometimes mendacious agenda to undermine public life and that they could pursue me for saying it.
Liquidation Rangers Football Club: The Crown Office requests Strathclyde Police investigate Craig Whyte’s May 2013 takeover Rangers Football Club. (BBC) (The Guardian). Six clubs have publicly opposed the application of Newco Rangers. This means that they won't likely receive the votes necessary to transfer to the Scottish Premier League.
2012 Wimbledon Championships: Venus Williams, five-time Wimbledon champion, is eliminated by Elena Vesnina in the first round of the Wimbledon Championships 2012. (BBC).Heather Watson becomes the first British woman ever to win a game at Centre Court since Jo Durie's 1985 victory. (BBC). The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is considering moving Wimbledon back one week to allow players more time for recovery after the French Open.
Wimbledon will be moved back one week by the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in order to allow players more time for recovery after the French Open.
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June 25, 2012 Famous Birthdays

Other June 25th famous birthdays

George Michael
Greek-British singer/songwriter.
Ricky Gervais
English actor, comedian and writer.
George Orwell
British essayist and novelist.
Anthony Bourdain
American author and chef.

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How old am I?

If June 25, 2012 is your birthday you are 10 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on June 25.

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June 25, 2012 Famous Deaths

Other June 25th famous deaths

Farrah Fawcett
American actress.
Michel Foucault
French philosopher and educator.
Charles Starkweather
American homicide.
Robert Millar
Professional road racing cyclist from Scotland, who won the King of the Mountains competition at the 1984 Tour de France.

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June 25, 2012 Zodiac

Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

Cancer

Cancer personality

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

Personality of June born

Chinese Zodiac

Sign: Dragon

Element: Water

Dragon personality

Find out your Moon Sign

Can the numbers in June 25, 2012 reveal something about your future ? Find out

June 25, 2012 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was June 25, 2012?

The day of the week was Monday.

June 25th marks the 176th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2012.

There are 189 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

June 2012 calendar

June	2012
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30

June 25, 2012 Holidays and Observances

What is special on June 25, 2012?

Observances

Day of the Seafarer [IMO]

Music charts

What was the number one song on June 25, 2012? Which were the top hits on June 25, 2012?
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