What happened on Sunday July 15, 2012?

Here's what happened on July 15, 2012:

• Syrian Civil War Escalates The Syrian uprising continues, with intense fighting between opposition forces and government troops in Damascus, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing civil conflict.
• Middle East Oil Route Tensions Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates open new oil pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, in response to repeated Iranian threats to close this critical shipping route.
• Psy Releases Gangnam Style South Korean rapper Psy released his viral hit single 'Gangnam Style', which would later become a global phenomenon and one of the most viewed YouTube videos in history.
• First Woman Leads African Union Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma from South Africa becomes the first woman to lead the African Union, defeating incumbent Jean Ping of Gabon and marking a significant moment in African political leadership.
• Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Outbreak in China A severe outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease in Hunan, China, results in 149 fatalities, underscoring significant public health challenges.
• International Crew Launches to ISS A Russian Soyuz rocket carrying an international crew embarks on a mission to the International Space Station, continuing international cooperation in space exploration.
• Jason Kidd Arrested for DUI Southampton Town police arrested NBA player Jason Kidd for driving under the influence, highlighting ongoing issues of athlete misconduct.
• Roger Chapman Wins US Senior Open Englishman Roger Chapman wins the US Senior Open Men's Golf at Indianwood Golf & Country Club, defeating top competitors like Bernhard Langer, Fred Funk, Corey Pavin, and Tom Lehman.

Events in 2012

July 15, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 2012

July 15, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 197th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 2012 can also be written as 7/15/2012 in the US and as 15/7/2012 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 2012 in July 2012 calendar

Famous people died on July 15, 2012:

• Celeste Holm

  Renowned American actress who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and was a versatile performer in theater and film.

• Boris Cebotari

  Moldovan footballer (b. 1975).

• Grant Feasel

  American football player (b. 1960).

• David Fraser

  English general (b. 1920).

• Yoichi Takabayashi

  Japanese director and screenwriter (b. 1931).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on July 15th

July 15, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone
3. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
4. Katy Perry - Wide Awake
5. Rihanna - Where Have You Been

July 15, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 15, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Usher - Climax
2. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
3. J. Cole Featuring Missy Elliott - Nobody's Perfect
4. Trey Songz - Heart Attack
5. Usher Featuring Rick Ross - Lemme See

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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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 15, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 15, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 15, 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 15, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:32 am and setting at 06:28 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on July 15, 2012

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Someone born on July 15, 2012 is:

12 years 9 months old,

or 153 months and 24 days old,

or 668 weeks and 5 days old,

or 4681 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 2012?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 15, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 15, 2012.

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