Saturday August 11, 2012: on this day

August 11, 2012 was the 224th day of the year 2012, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 11, 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 11, 2012, who was born and died on August 11, 2012, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 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 11th, 2012 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 2012?


August 11, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 224th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 2012 can also be written as 8/11/2012 in the US and as 11/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

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August 11, 2012: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 2012:

  • Civil war in syria:
  • Hillary clinton, secretary of state from the united states, arrives in istanbul to meet with turkish leaders about the civil war in syria.
  • As they clash with police in central damascus, gunmen set off roadside bombs.
  • The foreign and commonwealth office (fco), reports that britain will provide equipment worth 5-million pounds to syrian rebels seeking to overthrow president bashar al-assad.
  • At his damascus home, one of the reporters for syria's state news agency sana is assassinated.
  • Mexican drug war
  • An abandoned vehicle in zacatecas contained 12 bodies.
  • At least five people are killed as suspected gang members go on rampage in drug-violence-ravaged western state of michoacan.
  • At a checkpoint in southwest afghanistan, ten afghan police officers are killed by the officer.
  • Near tabriz and ahar in northwestern iran, two earthquakes of magnitude 6.4 strike, killing at most 250 people and injuring as many as 1,800 others.
  • A bus accident in himachal pradesh, india has resulted in the deaths of at least 52 people and the injury of 46 others.
  • Lightning strikes at a mosque in a remote northeast bangladeshi village resulted in the deaths of 13 and 15 people being injured.
  • Mitt romney, presumptive republican party nominee, names paul ryan, a wisconsin congressman, as the republican party's vice-presidential candidate in november's presidential election.
  • 2012 summer olympics
  • Mexico defeated brazil 2-1 in the final of association football and won the gold medal. this is mexico's first ever medal in association football.
  • Usain bolt won his third olympic gold medal as he anchors jamaica's sprint relay team towards a world record.
  • Mexican drug war: 12 bodies found in a vehicle abandoned in zacatecas. (global post)at least five people are killed as suspected gang members go on rampage in drug-violence-ravaged western state of michoacan.
  • Protests against religious riots occurring in assam, myanmar, mumbai, india result in at least two deaths and 18 injuries.
  • 2012 summer olympics: mexico beats brazil 2-1 to win the gold medal in association football. this is mexico's first ever medal in association football. (the new york times).usain bolt won his third gold medal at the 2012 olympics. he anchors jamaica's sprint relay team towards a world record.
  • At least 306 people are killed and 3,000 others injured in a pair of earthquakes near tabriz, iran.

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August 11, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Bergen - Lierse : 1 - 1
  • Germinal - Waregem : 1 - 1
  • Kortrijk - Charleroi : 0 - 1
  • Mechelen - Club Brugge : 3 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Paderborn - Bochum : 4 - 0
  • St Pauli - Ingolstadt : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Sedan : 1 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Evian Thonon Gaillard - Bordeaux : 2 - 3
  • Nancy - Brest : 1 - 0
  • Nice - Ajaccio : 0 - 1
  • Paris SG - Lorient : 2 - 2
  • Rennes - Lyon : 0 - 1
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August 11, 2012: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 2012 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 2012: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 11, 2012 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 04:21 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 11, 2012?


Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 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 11, 2012.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 2012?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 11, 2012.

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August 11, 2012: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 2012:

  • Nicolis Frisch

    British mathematician known for work in fluid dynamics and chaos theory.

  • Michael Dokes

    American boxer (d. 2012).

  • Red Bastien

    American wrestler, trainer, and promoter (b. 1931).

  • Lucy Gallardo

    Argentinian-mexican actress and screenwriter (b. 1929).

  • Alfonso Rizo Patrón
  • Bhadriraju Krishnamurti

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

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August 11, 2012: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 2012:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 2012: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 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 11, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 11, 2012: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 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 11, 2012: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 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 11, 2012: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 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 11, 2012: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 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 11, 2012: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 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 11, 2012: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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 11, 2012: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 2012 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Broken Harbor by Tana French

Broken Harbor

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A riveting thriller by a New York Times bestseller, the acclaimed author Of In the Woods and Faithful PlaceTana France's meteoric rise is only possible.

Where We Belong by Emily Giffin

Where We Belong

By:

Emily Giffin, author of many blockbuster novels, is the New York Times bestseller "Where We Belong". It tells the story of two women: their families and the love that binds them together. Marian Caldwell, 36 years old, is a television …

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl

By:

The #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER When Nick's intelligent and beautiful wife vanishes, presents are being wrapped and reservations made.

Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James

Fifty Shades Freed

By:

MORE THAN 100 MILLION COPINES SOLD WORLDWIDE. Soon to be a major motion picture. When Anastasia Steele, a young and unassuming student, met Christian Grey, he ignited a passionate affair that would change their lives forever.

The Corruption Chronicles by Tom Fitton

The Corruption Chronicles

By:

WASHINGTON'S CORRUPTEST PRESIDENT: BARACK OBAMA FLOUTING FEDERAL LAW * CORRUPTION* VIOLATING CAAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATIONS* TERRORIST TYPES* VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD* GOVERNMENT CON GAMES* EXTORTION BECAUSE

August 11, 2012: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 2012 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ciel Nosurge

Ciel Nosurge

Platform: PlayStation Vita

Genre: Life simulation,[2] social game

Publisher: Tecmo Koei

Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers

Air Conflicts: Pacific Carriers

Platform: Microsoft Windows; Xbox 360; PlayStation 3; PlayStation 4

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: bitComposer Games Maximum Games

Ace of Spades

Ace of Spades

Platform: Windows, Mac

Genre: First-person shooter, sandbox

Publisher: Jagex

AKB1/149 Renai Sōsenkyo (Love Election)

AKB1/149 Renai Sōsenkyo (Love Election)

Platform: PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita PlayStation 3

Genre: Dating sim

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan

Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: EU NIS America

history

Who was the US President on August 11, 2012?

On August 11, 2012 the US President was Barack Obama (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 2012?

On August 11, 2012 the UK Prime Minister was David Cameron (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 2012?

On August 11, 2012 the Pope was Benedict XVI.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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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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