Thursday July 26, 2012: on this day

July 26, 2012 was the 208th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is July 26, 2012 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 26, 2012, who was born and died on July 26, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 26, 2012, which were the most popular songs (ex. Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen), movies (e.g. Moneyball, directed by Bennett Miller), TV series (e.g. True Love) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 26th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 26, 2012?


July 26, 2012 was a Thursday and it was the 208th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 2012 can also be written as 7/26/2012 in the US and as 26/7/2012 in UK and Europe.

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July 26, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 26, 2012:

  • Civil war in syria:
  • According to reports, the syrian army is planning a major offensive in aleppo. the us state department has cited credible reports that tank columns are moving into aleppo with support from special forces, helicopter gunships, and fixed-wing planes. al-jazeera: al-watan, a pro-government newspaper, calls the upcoming operation "the mother of all battles".
  • According to the local coordination committees of syria, at least 200 people are killed each year in violence across the country. aleppo and damascus are the most affected areas, with a total of 95 people killed. there are also numerous casualties reported from daraa, idlib and homs.
  • Aleppo mp ikhlas al badawi defected to turkey with her six children.
  • At least seven people are killed in an explosion at a busy market in northwestern pakistan, near the afghan border.
  • An insurgent attack an iraqi army checkpoint near baqubah, bringing down a helicopter and triggering an intense firefight. at least 19 people have been reported to be killed, including 11 soldiers and police officers.
  • After a string of insider trading scandals, kenichi watanabe, a japanese businessman, resigns from his position as ceo of nomura holdings.
  • Francois hollande, french counterpart to president alassane ouattara of ivory coast, meets in paris with francois hollande to sign a settlement that will forgo a debt amounting to nearly 4.7 billion usd owed to the former colonial authority.
  • After tropical storm khanun struck last week, north korea saw 165,000 people go hungry.
  • After rescuers found additional bodies, beijing officials raised the death toll due to weekend flooding to 77. this is in response to criticisms, including from the chinese state media about the city's handling the storm.
  • Gu kailai, the wife of bo xilai, a former chinese politician, and zhang xiaojun, their employee, are being charged with the murder of neil heywood, a british businessman.
  • Four men were arrested in connection with the assassination of khalaf ali, a diplomat from saudi arabia, in dhaka (bangladesh) on 6 march 2012.
  • Al-watan, a pro-government newspaper, calls the upcoming operation "the mother of all battles".

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

Stock market quotes on July 26, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.56
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $579.76
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.23
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.49

Exchange Rates on July 26, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.2 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.01 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9778 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3841 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 96.02 JPY
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July 26, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 26th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 26, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 26, 2012 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 02:00 pm and setting at 12:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Aug 02, 2012.

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Who was born on July 26, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on July 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 26th:

  • Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock

    American actress and producer.

  • Jason Statham
    Jason Statham

    Jason statham is a british actor known for his roles in action films such as the transporter series and the fast & furious franchise.

  • Mick Jagger
    Mick Jagger

    British singer, songwriter, actor and musician.

  • Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale

    Kate beckinsale is a british actress known for her roles in the underworld film series and for her work in various action and drama films.

  • Walter Brennan
    Walter Brennan

    Walter brennan was an american actor known for his distinctive voice and performances in over 200 films, winning three academy awards for...

  • Taylor Momsen
    Taylor Momsen

    Taylor momsen is an american singer and actress known for her role as jenny humphrey in the tv show gossip girl and as the lead vocalist of...

  • Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey

    American actor.

  • Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren

    British actress and winner of a variety of awards.

  • Alice Taglioni
    Alice Taglioni

    She was a french actress, of corsican heritage.

  • Elizabeth Gillies
    Elizabeth Gillies

    Elizabeth gillies is an american actress known for her role as jade west on the tv show victorious.

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July 26, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 8 months old,

or 140 months and 2 days old,

or 609 weeks

or 4263 days old,

if you were born on July 26, 2012.

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

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 26, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 26, 2012.

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July 26, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 26, 2012:

  • Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros

    American actress and producer (d.2012).

  • Shin Shifra

    Israeli poet and writer known for her contributions to Hebrew literature.

  • Angelo Mangiarotti

    Italian fencer who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Miriam Ben-Porat

    Russian-israeli lawyer and jurist (b. 1918).

  • Don Bagley

    American bassist and composer (b. 1927).

  • Karl Benjamin

    American painter and educator (b. 1925).

  • James D. Watkins

    American admiral and politician, 6th united states secretary of energy (b. 1927).

  • Mary Tamm
  • Loris D'Ambrosio
  • Joyce Fitch

What famous deaths happened on July 26th?

Famous deaths on July 26th:

  • Olivia de Havilland
    Olivia de Havilland

    Olivia de havilland was a british-born actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'gone with the wind' and 'the adventures of...

  • June Foray
    June Foray

    Legendary voice actress known for voicing many iconic animated characters.

  • Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor

    American voice actress (d. 2019).

  • Terry Scott
    Terry Scott

    British actor (born 1927).

  • Lilian Harvey
    Lilian Harvey

    British actress (congress dances).

  • Yun Wang

    Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Ikeya Seki

    Renowned Japanese astronomer known for his discovery of several comets.

  • Tawfiq al-Hakim

    Renowned Egyptian playwright known for his works blending Western and Arab influences.

  • Marcelis Hollands

    Renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and still life paintings.

  • Margeart Olley

    Australian painter known for her still life and interior paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 26th

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July 26, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 26, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 23rd and July 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 26, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me Maybe
  2. - Payphone
  3. - Wide Awake
  4. - Somebody That I Used To Know
  5. - Lights

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 26, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mercy
  2. - No Lie
  3. - Lemme See
  4. - Climax
  5. - Nobody's Perfect

July 26, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 26, 2012 was Hasta Que Salga El Sol by Don Omar, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 26, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol
  2. - Me Enamora
  3. - Follow The Leader
  4. - Amor Confuso
  5. - La Diabla

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July 26, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 26, 2012 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Moneyball

Moneyball

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Bennett Miller

Starring: Brad Pitt, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Country: United States of America

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Brad Bird

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton

Country: United States of America

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Release year: 2012

Directed by: John Madden

Starring: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson

Country: United States of America

ParaNorman

ParaNorman

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Chris Butler, Sam Fell

Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Tucker Albrizzi

Country: United States of America

The Bourne Legacy

The Bourne Legacy

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Tony Gilroy

Starring: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Scott Glenn

Country: United States of America

July 26, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 26, 2012 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

True Love

True Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Michael J. Saul

Harmontown

Harmontown

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Neil Berkeley

Burning Love

Burning Love

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ken Marino

Daybreak

Daybreak

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Stephen Tolkin

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate

Release year: 2012

Starring: Aamir Khan

Country: India

July 26, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 26, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Backfire by Catherine Coulter

Backfire

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You are a hero for what you did. Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock are on edge after a mysterious note was sent to them. They're just starting an investigation.

Calico Joe by John Grisham

Calico Joe

By:

"Grisham hits it out of the park ."--The Washington Post. It's 1973 and Joe Castle is the great rookie in baseball.

Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness

Shadow of Night

By:

Book two of the All Souls Trilogy is #1 in New York Times Bestsellers. It's "as captivating, engrossing and impossible to put on as its predecessor" (Miami Herald).

Mission To Paris by Alan Furst

Mission To Paris

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"A master spy novelist ."--The Wall Street Journal" Page after page of stunning ."--James Patterson NEW YORK TIMES RESELLER Late summer 1938.

Bloodline by James Rollins

Bloodline

By:

James Rollins, a New York Times bestseller, takes you to the cutting edge of medicine, genetics and other sciences in this thrilling masterpiece.

July 26, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 26, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Closure

Closure

Platform: Mac, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Network, Linux

Genre: Puzzle/Platformer

Publisher: Eyebrow Interactive

Capcom Digital Collection

Capcom Digital Collection

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Compilation

Publisher: Capcom

Gotham City Impostors

Gotham City Impostors

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Ace of Spades

Ace of Spades

Platform: Windows, Mac

Genre: First-person shooter, sandbox

Publisher: Jagex

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dragonborn

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dragonborn

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

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Who was the US President on July 26, 2012?

On July 26, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 26, 2012?

On July 26, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 26, 2012?

On July 26, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 26th?

July 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - The u.s. department of justice has approved a $26 billion merger of sprint and t-mobile. they will be the third largest mobile network operator in the country if they are successful.
  • 2018 - Facebook stock drops 20% (us$118billion), setting a new record for the largest stock market loss in one trading day and the first time that a stock has lost more than $100 billion in one trading day.
  • 2017 - According to the defense ministry between 26 and 30 military personnel have died and more than 80 taliban militants were either killed or injured in intense fighting at a kandahar province military base.

Find out more about July 26th

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What happened in 2012?

2012 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Arab Spring
  • The Arab Inter-parliamentary Union is an advisory body to Arab League and calls for the removal its monitors in Syria. They claim that they inadvertently help the government cover-up ongoing violence.
  • Syrian opposition groups claim that more than 5,800 people were killed in violence during 2011.

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What was the calendar for July 2012?

July 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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