What happened on Monday August 06, 2012?

Here's what happened on August 06, 2012:

• NASA's Curiosity Rover Lands on Mars NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission successfully landed the Curiosity rover on the Martian surface, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The rover, equipped with advanced scientific instruments, began transmitting images and data back to Earth, promising groundbreaking research about the Red Planet's geology and potential for past or present life.
• 2012 Summer Olympics in London The 2012 Summer Olympics were held in London, United Kingdom, featuring athletes from around the world competing in various sports and disciplines. The games showcased exceptional athletic performances and international cooperation.
• Syrian Prime Minister Defects Riad Hijab, the Syrian Prime Minister, fled to Jordan with his family and joined the opposition forces during the ongoing Syrian Civil War. The state-run media claimed he was fired, while the Free Syrian Army suggested his defection occurred after arriving in Jordan, highlighting the political instability in Syria.
• Oak Creek Sikh Temple Shooting A tragic mass shooting occurred at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, resulting in seven deaths, including the gunman. This hate crime shocked the community and sparked national discussions about religious tolerance and gun violence.
• Prototype Bionic Eye Implantation Medical researchers successfully implanted a prototype bionic eye using 24 electrodes, representing a significant breakthrough in assistive technology for visually impaired individuals. This development offered hope for potential restoration of vision.
• Mount Tongariro Volcanic Eruption New Zealand's Mount Tongariro erupted, causing volcanic ash to spread across the North Island and affecting local airports. The geological event highlighted the region's volcanic activity and potential environmental impacts.

Events in 2012

August 06, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 2012

August 06, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 06, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.55
• Apple AAPL: opens at $617.29
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.00
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.97
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $198.76

Exchange Rates on August 06, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.21 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9999 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9688 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.374 CNY
• 1 EUR = 97.01 JPY

August 06, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Kaiserslautern - Union Berlin : 3 - 3

August 06, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 219th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 2012 can also be written as 8/6/2012 in the US and as 6/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

Famous people died on August 06, 2012:

• Marvin Hamlisch

  Renowned American composer and conductor who won multiple awards, including Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and a Tony, known for his exceptional...

• Ruggiero Ricci

  Renowned virtuoso violinist from San Francisco, California, famous for his exceptional interpretations of Paganini's works and considered...

• Bernard Lovell

  Renowned British physicist and radio astronomer who founded the Jodrell Bank Observatory and played a pivotal role in the early development...

• Dan Roundfield

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA during the 1970s and 1980s, primarily for the Atlanta Hawks.

• Robert Hughes

  Australian-american author and critic (b. 1938).

• Richard Cragun

  American-brazilian ballet dancer and choreographer (b. 1944).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
2. Katy Perry - Wide Awake
3. Maroon 5 - Payphone
4. Flo Rida - Whistle
5. Ellie Goulding - Lights

August 06, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

1. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
2. 2 Chainz Featuring Drake - No Lie
3. Usher Featuring Rick Ross - Lemme See
4. Usher - Climax
5. Wale Featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill & T-Pain - Bag Of Money

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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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 06, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 2012 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 11:46 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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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 2012

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Someone born on August 06, 2012 is:

12 years 9 months old,

or 153 months and 8 days old,

or 666 weeks and 2 days old,

or 4664 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 2012?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 06, 2012.

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