What happened on Wednesday December 26, 2012?

Here's what happened on December 26, 2012:

• Nelson Mandela Discharged from Hospital Nelson Mandela, the iconic South African anti-apartheid leader and former president, is released from Pretoria hospital to continue medical care at home after a two-week stay for gallstone removal and lung infection.
• China Opens World's Longest High-Speed Rail Route China officially inaugurates the world's longest high-speed rail line, connecting Beijing and Guangzhou, spanning approximately 2,298 kilometers and significantly reducing travel time between these major cities.
• Shinzo Abe Unveils New Cabinet Shinzo Abe, Japan's new Prime Minister, reveals his cabinet lineup, signaling the beginning of his administration's efforts to revive the Japanese economy.
• Russia Bans U.S. Child Adoptions In response to the U.S. Magnitsky bill, Russia's parliament approves a law prohibiting Americans from adopting Russian children, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two nations.
• Positive Outlook for China's Retail Sector CBB International releases a survey indicating significant growth in China's retail sector, suggesting a broader economic upswing and potential economic recovery.
• George H. W. Bush Hospitalized Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush remains hospitalized at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, since November 23rd, experiencing a persistent cough and fever.
• Severe Storms Hit Southern United States A severe storm system strikes multiple southern U.S. states on Christmas Day, generating over 30 tornadoes and causing at least six fatalities across Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
• Suicide Bombing at Forward Operating Base Chapman A suicide bomber attacks the perimeter of Forward Operating Base Chapman in Afghanistan, killing himself and three Afghans, including a guard and two civilians, marking another violent incident in the ongoing Afghanistan conflict.
• Mass Killing in Sinaloa, Mexico Nine unidentified individuals are killed in Sinaloa, Mexico, highlighting ongoing issues of violence in the region.
• Gerry Anderson, TV Puppet Pioneer, Dies Gerry Anderson, the innovative television producer famous for creating iconic supermarionation series like Thunderbirds and Stingray, passes away at 83, leaving a lasting legacy in children's entertainment.
• Death of Irish Poet Dennis O'Driscoll Dennis O'Driscoll, a renowned Irish poet, essayist, and literary critic, passes away at the age of 58, leaving behind a significant contribution to contemporary Irish literature.

Events in 2012

December 26, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 2012

December 26, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 26, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.21
• Apple AAPL: opens at $519.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.03
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.81
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $192.21

Exchange Rates on December 26, 2012:

• 1 USD = 85.61 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.994 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9131 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2353 CNY
• 1 EUR = 113.19 JPY

December 26, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Bergen : 1 - 2
• Club Brugge - Kortrijk : 0 - 0
• Lokeren - Cercle Brugge : 3 - 0
• Mechelen - Gent : 1 - 0
• Waasland-Beveren - Genk : 1 - 1

Championship - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Birmingham : 1 - 2
• Bolton - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 1
• Burnley - Derby : 2 - 0
• Cardiff - Crystal Palace : 2 - 1
• Charlton - Ipswich : 1 - 2

Conference - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barrow - Gateshead : 0 - 2
• Braintree Town - Cambridge : 0 - 3
• Dartford - Ebbsfleet : 3 - 1
• Forest Green - Newport County : 1 - 2
• Hereford - Kidderminster : 0 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dunfermline - Falkirk : 0 - 1
• Hamilton - Airdrie Utd : 3 - 0
• Partick - Morton : 1 - 2

December 26, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 361st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 2012 can also be written as 12/26/2012 in the US and as 26/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

Famous people died on December 26, 2012:

• Ibrahim Tannous

  Lebanese general (b. 1929).

• Gerry Anderson
• Fontella Bass

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 2012 was Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
2. Rihanna - Diamonds
3. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
4. Ke$ha - Die Young
5. Maroon 5 - One More Night

December 26, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
4. Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
5. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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December 26, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:25 pm and setting at 06:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 2012

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Someone born on December 26, 2012 is:

12 years 4 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 2012?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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