Friday August 03, 2012: on this day

August 03, 2012 was the 216th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 03, 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 August 03, 2012, who was born and died on August 03, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 03, 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 August 3rd, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 03, 2012?


August 03, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 216th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 2012 can also be written as 8/3/2012 in the US and as 3/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

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August 03, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 03, 2012:

  • Mexican drug war: another member of los zetas, a mexican drug cartel, is arrested by the mexican army. he was responsible for the decapitation of 49 bodies and their dumping on a roadside in may 2012. the suspect is also one of 37 escapees from the apodaca prison riot earlier in the year.
  • Syrian civil war (2011-present):
  • As the free syrian army attempts to consolidate control over the eastern districts of aleppo, the syrian army intensifies its artillery bombardment of aleppo.
  • According to the opposition, more than 60 people were allegedly killed by the syrian army in arbaeen, hama.
  • The united nations general assembly adopts a non-binding resolution condemning the syrian government for its use of force against civilians, noting ampquothuman rights abusesampquot by opposition forces, and reproaching the united nations security council for its ampquotfailureampquot to counter the crisis.
  • At least one person is killed in an explosion that occurred in nairobi, kenya's capital.
  • After the floods last month, north korea requests food aid from united nations.

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August 03, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 03, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.07
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $613.63
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.53
  • General Electric GE: opens at $20.82
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $196.48

Exchange Rates on August 03, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.45 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.0011 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9702 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3724 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 97.22 JPY

August 03, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Lierse - Standard : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Erzgebirge Aue - St Pauli : 0 - 0
  • Hertha - Paderborn : 2 - 2
  • Ingolstadt - Cottbus : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Arles - Lens : 0 - 0
  • Clermont - Angers : 1 - 2
  • Guingamp - Le Havre : 3 - 3
  • Istres - Ajaccio GFCO : 2 - 0
  • Laval - Monaco : 0 - 0
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August 03, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd 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 August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 03, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 3rd, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 03, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 03, 2012 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 August 03, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 08:43 pm and setting at 08:42 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 02, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Aug 31, 2012.

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Who was born on August 03, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on August 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 3rd:

  • Evangeline Lilly
    Evangeline Lilly

    Evangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.

  • Lambert Wilson
    Lambert Wilson

    French actor known for his roles in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.

  • Isaiah Washington
    Isaiah Washington

    Isaiah Washington is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and films like 'Crouching Tiger,...

  • Martha Stewart
    Martha Stewart

    American entrepreneur, whose "martha stewart living omnimedia", made $25 million in profits in 1997 with revenues of $120 millions.

  • Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen

    American actor who starred in over a dozen box office hits including "gandhi", "blind ambition", and "apocalypse now" 1979.

  • Mathieu Kassovitz
    Mathieu Kassovitz

    French film director, well-known for his controversial "la haine" (hate with vincent cassel), and actor.

  • Michael Ealy
    Michael Ealy

    Michael ealy is an american actor known for his roles in films such as barbershop, 2 fast 2 furious, and think like a man.

  • Cécile Aubry
    Cécile Aubry

    French actress, author, and dancer.

  • John Landis
    John Landis

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • John Eisenhower
    John Eisenhower

    American diplomat, writer, and noted family.

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August 03, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 7 months old,

or 139 months and 25 days old,

or 607 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4255 days old,

if you were born on August 03, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 2012?

There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 03, 2012.

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August 03, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 03, 2012:

  • Martin Fleischmann

    Czech-english chemist and academic (b. 1927).

  • John Pritchard

    American basketball player (b. 1927).

  • Frank Evans

    American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1921).

  • Paul McCracken

    American economist and academic (b. 1915).

  • Tonino Pulci
  • Walter Márquez
  • Marc Alfos
  • John Berry

What famous deaths happened on August 3rd?

Famous deaths on August 3rd:

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Ida Lupino
    Ida Lupino

    British-american actress who lived a turbulent life.

  • Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Christopher Hewett
    Christopher Hewett

    English actor and theatre director (d. 2001).

  • Coleen Gray
    Coleen Gray

    American actress.

  • Bubba Smith
    Bubba Smith

    Former NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.

  • Carmen Silvera
    Carmen Silvera

    Canadian-english singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Betty Amann
    Betty Amann

    American actress born in germany (born 1905).

  • Joseph Conrad

    Polish-British writer known for novels like 'Heart of Darkness'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 3rd

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August 03, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 03, 2012:

  • St. Walthen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Gamaliel
  • Equatorial Guinea - Armed Forces Day
  • St. Nicodemus
  • Niger - Independence Day
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August 03, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 03, 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).


August 03, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 03, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 03, 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

August 03, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 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.

August 03, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 03, 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

August 03, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 03, 2012 was La Diabla by Romeo Santos, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

August 03, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 03, 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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August 03, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 03, 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

August 03, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 03, 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

August 03, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 03, 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.

The Fallen Angel by Daniel Silva

The Fallen Angel

By:

The Fallen Angel is another blockbuster thriller about espionage from Daniel Silva, #1 New York Times bestseller. Silva, the acclaimed author of Portrait of a Spy ("a world-class practitioner of spy fiction") --Washington Post is an undisputed master of this …

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

Criminal by Karin Slaughter

Criminal

By:

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.

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

August 03, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 03, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dust Racing 2D

Dust Racing 2D

Platform: Linux, Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Jussi Lind

Dungelot

Dungelot

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Roguelike

Dragon Quest X

Dragon Quest X

Platform: Wii, Wii U, Microsoft Windows, Android, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4

Genre: Massively multiplayer online role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix

Colors! 3D

Colors! 3D

Platform: Nintendo 3DS eShop

Genre: Raster graphics editor

Publisher: JP Arc System Works

Kinect Star Wars

Kinect Star Wars

Platform: Xbox 360

Genre: Action

Publisher: LucasArts Microsoft Studios

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Who was the US President on August 03, 2012?

On August 03, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 2012?

On August 03, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 03, 2012?

On August 03, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 3rd?

August 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of August. 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 August 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite mosque, gardez, afghanistan. at least 29 people were killed and at least 40 more were injured. the attack is not under immediate investigation.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a convoy in afghanistan’s kabul province, killing one soldier from georgia and three civilians, and injuring 13 more, including six resolute support personnel.
  • 2016 - The european banking authority supports the retention of a 3% leverage ratio in most european union banks.

Find out more about August 3rd

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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 August 2012?

August 2012 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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