Tuesday July 31, 2012: on this day

July 31, 2012 was the 213th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 31, 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 31, 2012, who was born and died on July 31, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 31, 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 31st, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 31, 2012?


July 31, 2012 was a Tuesday and it was the 213th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 2012 can also be written as 7/31/2012 in the US and as 31/7/2012 in UK and Europe.

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July 31, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 31, 2012:

  • The syrian military continues to bombard aleppo with artillery. opposition forces claim they have driven out the syrian army from the city.
  • After a suspicious package was found, police in norway had to evacuate the area around the u.s. embassy in oslo. later, it was confirmed that the suspicious package was false alarm.
  • Two car bomb explosions in baghdad in iraq kill at least 21 people.
  • American writer gore vidal, 86, dies from complications of pneumonia.
  • After discovering that bots are responsible for 80% of clicks they pay, an advertiser accused facebook of fraud.
  • Twitter, the social media platform, introduces the $ symbol. this symbol allows users to click stock symbols and view related tweets.
  • Deutsche bank, a german multinational financial services company, announces plans for 1,900 job cuts.
  • Power grid failure in northern india 2012:
  • Northern india is hit by a second power outage, leaving 670 million people without electricity.
  • The third grid after the east and north is the northeastern, the power grid that fails also fails.
  • Barack obama, president of the united states, announces new sanctions against iran in response to its nuclear program.
  • Russian anti-corruption activist alexei navalny was charged with fraudulent conversion
  • Mercosur gives venezuela full membership
  • Texas voters vote in a runoff election for the republican senate primary. ted cruz defeated david dewhurst.
  • 2012 summer olympics
  • Swimming: michael phelps, usa, wins a record 19th olympic gold medal with gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
  • 2012 northern india power grid failure: the second power cut in northern india leaves 670 million indians without electricity. (bbc) (cnn] (reuters) the northeastern power grid also failed, becoming the third grid after the east and north.
  • The olympic gold medal in artistic gymnastics is won by the united states of america's women’s team, known as the fierce five, which includes members aly raisman (gabby douglas), jordyn wieber and mckayla maroney. this is the second gold medal ever awarded to a women's team from the united states and the first gold medal at an olympics outside of the usa.
  • Michael phelps breaks the record set in 1964 by larisa latynina for the most medals won at the olympics.

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July 31, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 31, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.37
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $603.23
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.48
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.75
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $196.50

Exchange Rates on July 31, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.11 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.003 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9765 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.362 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 96.05 JPY
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July 31, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st 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 31, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on July 31st, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 31, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 31, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 31, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:58 pm and setting at 05:19 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 31, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on July 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 31st:

  • Louis de Funès
    Louis de Funès

    French screenwriter and actor (d. 1983).

  • Rico Rodriguez
    Rico Rodriguez

    Rico rodriguez is an american tv actor best known for his role as manny delgado on the tv show modern family.

  • Dean Cain
    Dean Cain

    Dean cain is an american actor best known for portraying superman in the tv series lois & clark: the new adventures of superman.

  • Ernie Dingo
    Ernie Dingo

    An actor and comedian from australia, he is a comic and actor of aboriginal origin.

  • Geraldine Chaplin
    Geraldine Chaplin

    American actress, first of eight children of comedian-legend charlie chaplin, oona oaeur (tm),neill and his wife, oona oaeur (tm), the...

  • Michael Biehn
    Michael Biehn

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Ted Cassidy
    Ted Cassidy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1979).

  • Milton Friedman
    Milton Friedman

    American statistician, economist, and writer, who taught at the university of chicago over three decades.

  • France Nuyen
    France Nuyen

    Former model for french-chinese and hollywood actress.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

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July 31, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 7 months old,

or 139 months and 28 days old,

or 608 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4258 days old,

if you were born on July 31, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 2012?

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 31, 2012.

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July 31, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 31, 2012:

  • Gor Vidal

    American writer known for his essays, novels, and plays.

  • Tony Sly

    American musician, singer-songwriter (b. 1970).

  • Mollie Hunter

    Scottish author and playwright (b. 1922).

  • Alfredo Ramos

    Brazilian footballer and coach (b. 1924).

  • Evan Jones
  • Rudolf Kreitlein
  • Lucio Quarantotto
  • Alfredo Ramos Castilho
  • Giuseppe Chiarante
  • Bruno Canova
  • Lucien Daloz

What famous deaths happened on July 31st?

Famous deaths on July 31st:

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Laura Betti
    Laura Betti

    Italian actress, known for her collaborations with pier paolo pasolini, federico fellini and bernardo bertolucci.

  • Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actor (cochise-broken arrow, centennial).

  • Virginia Grey
    Virginia Grey

    American singer and actress (d. 2004).

  • Anne Shelton
    Anne Shelton

    British singer (glenn miller band), dies at 66.

  • James Rennie
    James Rennie

    Actor (wilson skylark, illicit), is killed at 75.

  • Antuane St. Exupery

    Renowned French writer known for 'The Little Prince'.

  • Mohammad Rafi

    Renowned playback singer in Indian cinema with a melodious voice.

  • Amadea Mozart

    Talented musician and composer, known for her classical compositions.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 31st

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July 31, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 31, 2012:

  • St. John Columbini
  • Republic of the Congo - Upswing of the Revolution
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Jesuits)
  • St. Conrode (son of Leo and Kurt / El Gauchito Gil's former wife)
  • St. Helen of Skofde
  • La Hae Hawai?i - Hawaiian Flag Day
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July 31, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 31, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 31, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

July 31, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 31, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

July 31, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

July 31, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 31, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mercy
  2. - Lemme See
  3. - No Lie
  4. - Climax
  5. - Bag Of Money

July 31, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 31, 2012 was La Diabla by Romeo Santos, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

July 31, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 31, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Diabla
  2. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol
  3. - Follow The Leader
  4. - Amor Confuso
  5. - Llamada de Mi Ex

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July 31, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 31, 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

Prometheus

Prometheus

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron

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

July 31, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 31, 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 31, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 31, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness

Shadow of Night

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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).

Criminal by Karin Slaughter

Criminal

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"[A] gripping, nail-biting story The Washington Post "Slaughter’s best yet ."--Lee Child Will Trent, a brilliant agent with The Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

The Dream Team by Jack McCallum

The Dream Team

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The 1992 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team is a close-up of the stars--Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan--who make up one of America's most talented teams of athletes.

Wild by Cheryl Strayed

Wild

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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed believed she had lost all. Her family dispersed and her marriage was soon ended in the wake of her mother's passing.

A Year Up by Gerald Chertavian

A Year Up

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"[Chertavian] shows that young adults can overcome any kind of circumstance with hard work and the right support." --Geoffrey Canada president and CEO Harlem Children's Zone

July 31, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 31, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chronovolt

Chronovolt

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Puzzle

Catch-22

Catch-22

Platform: iOS

Blades of Time

Blades of Time

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Action-adventure, hack and slash

Publisher: Konami Gaijin Entertainment (PC)

Cinders

Cinders

Platform: Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Visual novel

Publisher: MoaCube

Diablo III

Diablo III

Platform: Microsoft Windows OS X PlayStation 3[2] Xbox 360[3] PlayStation 4[2] Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: JP Square Enix

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Who was the US President on July 31, 2012?

On July 31, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 31, 2012?

On July 31, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 31, 2012?

On July 31, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about July 31st?

July 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism and terrorist incidents in tajikistan: isil claims responsibility in a tajikistan attack that left four cyclists dead. it happened two days before.
  • 2017 - Scripps networks interactive: discovery communications announced that it will acquire scripps networks interactive at us$ 14.6 billion.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): islamic state militants attacked two gas facilities northwest from kirkuk, northern iraq. at least five people were killed and six others were injured. three of the assailants set off their explosive vests, and one was killed during clashes with security forces.

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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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