Tuesday June 26, 2012: on this day

June 26, 2012 was the 178th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is June 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 June 26, 2012, who was born and died on June 26, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 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 June 26th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 26, 2012?


June 26, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 178th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 2012 can also be written as 6/26/2012 in the US and as 26/6/2012 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 2012 in June 2012 calendar

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June 26, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 26, 2012:

  • Arab spring
  • Bahraini uprising: 17 victims of the revolt against the government were killed in the revolt by the government of bahrain. the government announced that it would pay us$2.6 million to their families.
  • After a turkish fighter plane was shot down by syrian air defences, the turkish government requests nato's support.
  • Mexican drug war: armed men beat marcelo avila lopez (candidate for the municipal presidency in apaxtla guerrero) and kidnap him.
  • Following religious clashes between buddhists and muslims, thousands flee burma.
  • No casualties were reported after a bomb exploded outside the tunisian consulate.
  • On the fifth floor of cairo's syndicate of journalists building, a fire breaks out.
  • Sudan's top police chief announces violent crackdown against anti-government protests in khartoum.
  • Richard russo, a pulitzer prize-winning novelist, has decided to boycott e-books to encourage people to shop at their local bookstores.
  • The spice girls' five original members reunite to create 'viva forever! "viva forever" is a west end musical that features their hits.
  • At a tehran games expo, 'the stressful live of salman rushdie & implementation of his verdict'’, a video game in development, was unveiled. it is designed to introduce younger generations to the controversy of 'the satanic verses.
  • After teresa sullivan was removed without a formal vote, the university of virginia has reinstated her as president.
  • Stockton, california, fails to negotiate with creditors and declares bankruptcy. this makes it the largest u.s. city to do so.
  • The four-century-old wangdue phodrang dzong in bhutan, a ridge-top monastery on the ridge, is set on fire. however, no relics were lost during a renovation.
  • Season of the atlantic hurricanes 2012:
  • Flash floods cause severe damage to sections of interstate 10 in florida as tropical storm debby approaches the gulf coast of florida's florida peninsula.
  • Some parts of the state get up to 25 inches (640mm) of rain.
  • After dalton mcguinty (prime minister of ontario), orders that rescue efforts resume at algo centre mall after the order was given, rescue efforts have been restarted. stephen harper, the canadian prime minister, asks canadian forces to be ready for deployment if necessary.
  • A boat carrying approximately 150 people is swept away 107 nautical miles north from australia's christmas island.
  • Bradley manning, a u.s. military serviceman, is released from prison after he won his fight against the u.s. government.
  • Yiannis stournaras has been appointed greece's new finance minister.
  • Angelino garzon (vice president of colombia) wakes up from an induction coma after suffering an ischemic stroke.
  • Some users of social network facebook are upset that their @facebook.com email address is the default contact on profiles. this was done without asking permission.
  • Australian lawmakers unanimously support a motion to observe a moment silence at the london olympics in honor of the 11 israeli athletes who were killed at the munich olympics 40-years ago.
  • Uefa has charged the spain national football team and russia's national football team with racist comments by their fans.
  • The transfer of four more players, captain steven davis, allan mcgregor and kyle lafferty, to the ampquotnewcoampquot rangers has been resisted by jamie ness, jamie ness, jamie ness, jamie ness, and kyle lafferty.
  • After an accident on corfu, jockey campbell gillies died the day before his 22nd birthday.
  • Sources say that the washington capitals have named adam oates as their head coach in ice hockey.
  • Tony parker, a san antonio spurs point guard, revealed that he almost lost his left eye after sustaining injuries in an altercation between chris brown and drake at a new york city nightclub on june 14.
  • Arab spring:: bahraini uprising: the government announces that it will pay us$2.6million to 17 relatives who were killed in the revolt against government. (reuters) syrian uprising: turkey requests nato allies' support after a turkish fighter plane was shot down by syrian air defences.
  • 2012 atlantic hurricane season: tropical storm debby is nearing the florida gulf coast. flash floods have cut off portions of interstate 10 in the state. (usa today). some areas receive as much as 25 inches (640mm) of rain.
  • Zynga unveils farmville 2.
  • The waldo canyon fire descends into the mountain shadows neighborhood in colorado springs burning 347 homes in a matter of hours and killing two people.

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

Stock market quotes on June 26, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.51
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $571.33
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.00
  • General Electric GE: opens at $19.54
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.54

Exchange Rates on June 26, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 79.48 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0239 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9613 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3629 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 99.26 JPY
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June 26, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 12:41 pm and setting at 12:26 am.

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

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Who was born on June 26, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:

  • Ariana Grande
    Ariana Grande

    American actress and singer.

  • Amanda Cerny
    Amanda Cerny

    Amanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...

  • Jennette McCurdy
    Jennette McCurdy

    Jennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.

  • Chris O'Donnell
    Chris O'Donnell

    Chris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.

  • Uday Kiran
    Uday Kiran

    Uday Kiran was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema.

  • Dany Boon
    Dany Boon

    French actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.

  • Aubrey Plaza
    Aubrey Plaza

    Aubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.

  • Véronique Genest
    Véronique Genest

    French actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...

  • Derek Jeter
    Derek Jeter

    Pequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).

  • Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman

    American actor from a prominent family.

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


You are 11 years 9 months old,

or 141 months and 23 days old,

or 616 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4314 days old,

if you were born on June 26, 2012.

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

There are 69 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 26, 2012:

  • Nora Ephron

    Nora Ephron was an American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter known for her witty and insightful works, including the films 'When Harry...

  • Hershel Kasper

    Physicist known for his work in condensed matter physics.

  • Sverker Åström

    Swedish diplomat, swedish permanent representative to the united nations (b. 1915).

  • Pat Cummings

    American basketball player (b. 1956).

  • Mario O'Hara

    Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1944).

  • Doris Singleton

    American singer and actress (d. 2012).

  • Ann Curtis
  • Chen Qiang
  • Jack Hewson
  • Michele Giuffrida
  • Gustavo Pérez Puig
  • Albert Netter

What famous deaths happened on June 26th?

Famous deaths on June 26th:

  • Françoise Dorléac
    Françoise Dorléac

    French actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.

  • Edith Fellows
    Edith Fellows

    American singer and actress (d.2011).

  • Clifford Brown

    American musician.

  • Zehava Shemer

    Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.

  • Ford Madox Dowell

    Ford Madox Dowell was an English novelist, poet, critic, and editor who was one of the leading figures of English literary modernism.

  • Coulton Skinner

    Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

  • Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider

    One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.

  • Strom Thurmond

    American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.

  • Howard Baker

    American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee and as White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan.

  • Zarra Zaharoff

    Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.

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June 26, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 26, 2012:

  • United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
  • Flag Day in Romania
  • Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
  • Independence Day in Madagascar

Observances on June 26, 2012:

  • International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Saints celebrated on June 26, 2012:

  • Saints John and Paul
  • Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
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June 26, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 26, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 25th and July 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 26, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

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

The R&B music chart on June 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Climax
  2. - Mercy
  3. - Heart Attack
  4. - Cashin' Out
  5. - Nobody's Perfect

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

The number 1 Latin song on June 26, 2012 was Si Te Digo La Verdad by Gocho "El Lapiz de Platino", according to the Latin music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

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

The Latin music chart on June 26, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Te Digo La Verdad
  2. - Follow The Leader
  3. - Ai Se Eu Te Pego
  4. - Bailando Por El Mundo
  5. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol

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

The most popular movies on June 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

Killer Joe

Killer Joe

Release year: 2012

Directed by: William Friedkin

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church

Country: United States of America

J. Edgar

J. Edgar

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Josh Hamilton

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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

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

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

Mission To Paris by Alan Furst

Mission To Paris

By:

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

Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel

Bring Up The Bodies

By:

WINNER OF 2012 MAN-BOOKER PRIZE

Canada by Richard Ford

Canada

By:

Richard Ford is the only author to have won both the Pulitzer Prize (Independence Day), and the Pen/Faulkner Award (Pen/Faulkner Award) for a single novel. He was a follower of the Bascombe trilogy that he completed with Canada.

A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin

A Dance With Dragons

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES SELLER * THE BOOK BEHIND FIFTH SEASON of THE ACCLAIMED HOBBY SERIES GAME OVER THRONES

The Third Gate by Lincoln Child

The Third Gate

By:

An archaeological expedition that digs where it shouldn't. . . It is believed that the crown is cursed because it is so powerful. . .

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

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

ARC Squadron

ARC Squadron

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Space combat

Publisher: Psyonix

Beatmania IIDX 20: Tricoro

Beatmania IIDX 20: Tricoro

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami Corporation

Dead Hungry Diner

Dead Hungry Diner

Platform: Microsoft Windows, OS X, iOS

Genre: Puzzle, strategy

Publisher: Black Market Games, Big Fish Games

Amy

Amy

Platform: Xbox 360,[1] PlayStation 3

Genre: Survival horror, stealth

Publisher: Lexis Numérique

DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou

DoDonPachi SaiDaiOuJou

Platform: Arcade, Xbox 360

Genre: Bullet Hell

Publisher: Cave

history

Who was the US President on June 26, 2012?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 26, 2012?

On June 26, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about June 26th?

June 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of June. 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 June 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
  • 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.

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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 June 2012?

June 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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