Friday August 10, 2012: on this day

August 10, 2012 was the 223rd day of the year 2012, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 10, 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 10, 2012, who was born and died on August 10, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 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. Bad Education) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 10th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 10, 2012?


August 10, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 2012 can also be written as 8/10/2012 in the US and as 10/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 10, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

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August 10, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 2012:

  • Mexican drug war
  • Mexican drug war: four drug traffickers from the sinaloa cartel were captured in spain by joaquin "el chapo", mexico's most wanted drug lord.
  • Benghazi: a general in the libyan army, mohammed hadia al feitouri, is killed.
  • Recent floods in the philippines have caused 60 deaths, including those in manila and other areas.
  • The united states has announced that they will help remove agent orange herbicide from vietnam for the first time since 1975, when the vietnam war ended.
  • According to south korean yonhap, the president of south korea lee myungbak has been reported as thinking about visiting the disputed liancourt rocks. japan also claims them.
  • Tens of thousands attend the funeral of president john atta mills at accra, ghana.
  • Tia sharp is missing: tia sharp's body was found in her grandmother's home. police announce that they are searching for the girl's stepfather.
  • 2012 summer olympics
  • 2012 summer olympics: mariana pajon of colombia wins gold in women's bike racing. this is the second gold medal ever awarded to south american countries.
  • Juventus coach antonio conte has been banned from coaching for 10 months because of his involvement in match-fixing.
  • The marikana massacre begins near rustenburg, south africa, resulting in the deaths of 47 people.

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August 10, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 10, 2012:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.67
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $618.71
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $21.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $197.87

Exchange Rates on August 10, 2012:

  • 1 USD = 78.27 JPY
  • 1 USD = 0.9907 CAD
  • 1 USD = 0.9765 CHF
  • 1 USD = 6.3604 CNY
  • 1 EUR = 96.2 JPY

August 10, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Standard - Waasland-Beveren : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aalen - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 2
  • Cottbus - Erzgebirge Aue : 3 - 0
  • FC Koln - Sandhausen : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio GFCO - Arles : 1 - 1
  • Angers - Guingamp : 1 - 2
  • Chateauroux - Le Mans : 1 - 0
  • Clermont - Nimes : 2 - 1
  • Dijon - Tours : 1 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Montpellier - Toulouse : 1 - 1
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August 10, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th 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 10, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 10th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 10, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:47 pm and setting at 03:31 pm.

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 10, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...

  • Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas

    He was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.

  • Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon

    Angie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.

  • Devon Aoki
    Devon Aoki

    Devon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Rhonda Fleming

    American actress.

  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora

    American actress.

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August 10, 2012: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 11 years 7 months old,

or 139 months and 18 days old,

or 606 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4248 days old,

if you were born on August 10, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 10, 2012?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 10, 2012.

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August 10, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 2012:

  • Sayeed Abubakar

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Julyanna Fugate

    Known for her research on genetic disorders.

  • Carlo Rambaldi

    Italian artist who achieved his greatest fame through the technical creation and filming of creatures.

  • Philippe Bugalski

    French race car driver (d. 2012).

  • Ioan Dicezare

    Romanian pilot and general (d. 2012).

  • Irving Fein

    American producer and manager (d. 2012).

  • William W. Momyer

    American general and pilot (b. 1916).

  • Sandro Negri
  • Madeleine Leininger

What famous deaths happened on August 10th?

Famous deaths on August 10th:

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Raquel Torres
    Raquel Torres

    Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Dick Foran
    Dick Foran

    Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).

  • Rex Cherryman
    Rex Cherryman

    American actor (born 1897).

  • Laylin Olsen

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Zema Williams

    Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.

  • Alleta Jacobs

    Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.

  • Jemina Boone

    Wife of famous frontiersman Daniel Boone.

  • Davyd Harutyunyan

    Armenian painter known for his unique artistic style and contributions to modern art.

  • Lysbeth de Vos

    Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 10th

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August 10, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 10, 2012:

  • Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
  • Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
  • Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
  • St. Deusdedit
  • Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
  • St. Blaan
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August 10, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 2012 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 10, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 10, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 10, 2012 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Call Me Maybe
  2. - Wide Awake
  3. - Payphone
  4. - Whistle
  5. - Lights

August 10, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 10, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 10, 2012 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 10, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 10, 2012 was Hasta Que Salga El Sol by Don Omar, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 10, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 10, 2012 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Hasta Que Salga El Sol
  2. - La Diabla
  3. - Sin Respiracion
  4. - Amor Confuso
  5. - Follow The Leader

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August 10, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 10, 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

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Peter Hedges

Starring: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams, Odeya Rush

Country: United States of America

August 10, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 10, 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:

Bad Education

Bad Education

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Pedro Almodovar

Hotel Hell

Hotel Hell

Release year: 2012

Directed by: Derrick Granado

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

August 10, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 10, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Days Of Destruction, Days Of Revolt by Chris Hedges and Joe Sacco

Days Of Destruction, Days Of Revolt

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The Washington Post and Amazon.com named it the Best Book of the Year. Three years ago, Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges and Joe Sacco, a cartoonist and journalist, set out to make a book.

Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong

Thirteen

By:

The thrilling, epic conclusion to the best-selling Otherworld series. A war is in the making and the first battle has been fought. Savannah Levine, a young witch with extraordinary power and dangerous pedigree, was rescued from her half-brother by supernatural …

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.

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.

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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Walter Isaacson's "enthralling", (The New Yorker), worldwide bestseller biography about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was the inspiration for the film Steve Jobs, starring Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels.

August 10, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 10, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth

Marvel Avengers: Battle for Earth

Platform: Xbox 360 Wii U

Publisher: Ubisoft

Devil's Attorney

Devil's Attorney

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Dungelot

Dungelot

Platform: iOS, Android

Genre: Roguelike

Endless Space

Endless Space

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X

Genre: Turn-based strategy, 4X

Publisher: Amplitude Studios

Amy

Amy

Platform: Xbox 360,[1] PlayStation 3

Genre: Survival horror, stealth

Publisher: Lexis Numérique

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Who was the US President on August 10, 2012?

On August 10, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 2012?

On August 10, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 10, 2012?

On August 10, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 10th?

August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
  • 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.

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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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