What happened on Sunday August 19, 2012?

Here's what happened on August 19, 2012:

• Syrian Civil War Escalates on Eid ul-Fitr During the Eid ul-Fitr holiday, at least 19 people were killed in ongoing violence in Syria. President Bashar al-Assad was seen praying in Damascus, while Lakhdar Brahimi accepted the role of UN special envoy, signaling continued international diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
• Senkaku Islands Territorial Dispute Intensifies Ten Japanese nationalist activists landed on the disputed Senkaku Islands, triggering significant tensions between Japan and China. Anti-Japanese protests erupted in more than a dozen Chinese cities, highlighting the deep-rooted territorial and historical tensions between the two nations.
• US Drone Strike in Pakistan A United States drone attack in North Waziristan killed at least seven militants traveling in two vehicles in the Mana region, continuing the controversial drone warfare strategy in the region.
• Typhoon Kai-tak Devastates Southeast Asia Typhoon Kai-tak struck southeast China and north Vietnam, causing significant destruction. At least two deaths were reported in China, affecting 530,000 people, while north Vietnam suffered 27 fatalities, demonstrating the severe impact of the natural disaster.
• Film Director Tony Scott Dies Tony Scott, a renowned British-born film director, tragically died after leaping 200 feet from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles, shocking the entertainment industry.
• Nintendo Game Release New Super Mario Bros. 2 was released for the Nintendo 3DS, continuing the popular gaming franchise's legacy.

Events in 2012

August 19, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 2012

August 19, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Standard : 2 - 6

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Betis : 3 - 5
• Barcelona - Sociedad : 5 - 1
• Levante - Ath Madrid : 1 - 1
• Real Madrid - Valencia : 1 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Alcorcon - Guadalajara : 1 - 1
• Elche - Ponferradina : 4 - 2
• Numancia - Sp Gijon : 2 - 0
• Santander - Las Palmas : 0 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Ajaccio - Paris SG : 0 - 0
• Bordeaux - Rennes : 1 - 0
• Marseille - Sochaux : 2 - 0

August 19, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 2012 can also be written as 8/19/2012 in the US and as 19/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

Famous people died on August 19, 2012:

• Tony Scott

  English-american director and producer (d. 2012).

• Ivar Iversen

  Norwegian canoe racer (b. 1914).

• Edmund Skellings

  American poet and academic (b. 1932).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on August 19th

August 19, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

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

August 19, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 2012 was No Lie by 2 Chainz Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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August 19, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 2012 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:22 am and setting at 09:05 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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Your place in the Universe on August 19, 2012

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Someone born on August 19, 2012 is:

12 years 8 months old,

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or 664 weeks and 3 days old,

or 4651 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 19, 2012.

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