What happened on Sunday December 02, 2012?

Here's what happened on December 02, 2012:

• Sasago tunnel collapse in Japan On December 2, 2012, a tunnel collapse in Japan's Sasago area resulted in multiple casualties. Rescue operations were launched immediately as emergency services worked to reach those trapped inside the tunnel. source: reuters.com
• Typhoon Bopha warning in Philippines On December 2, 2012, the Philippines issued warnings for Typhoon Bopha, which was expected to make landfall soon. Authorities prepared for potential evacuations and disaster response as the storm approached, threatening lives and property. source: reuters.com
• Egypt's constitutional court delay On December 2, 2012, Egypt's constitutional court postponed a session that was to address the legality of the constitutional referendum announced by President Morsi. This delay added to the political turmoil in the country as protests continued. source: aljazeera.com
• Chinese Coal Mine Flooding A coal mine in northeastern China was submerged, leaving 16 miners trapped underground in a potentially life-threatening situation.
• Israel Keyes Serial Killer Case Israel Keyes, a 34-year-old suspected serial killer responsible for the murder of Samantha Koenig and potentially seven other victims in the United States, committed suicide while in custody.
• Napoleon's Moscow Kremlin Letter Auction A rare 200-year-old French letter from Napoleon Bonaparte, promising to destroy the Moscow Kremlin and dated 20 October 1812, was sold at a Fontainebleau auction for €187,000 (approximately £151,000 or $233,800).
• Italian Political Election Italy held elections to select a centre-left candidate for Prime Minister, with Pier Luigi Bersani emerging victorious.
• HRT F1 Team Exits Formula One Spanish racing team HRT F1 was forced to leave Formula One after failing to find a buyer by the November 30 deadline, resulting in their removal from the 2013 entry list.
• FIVB Volleyball League Announcement The International Volleyball Federation confirmed that the 2013 FIVB Volleyball League would feature a three-pool competition with 16 and 18 teams.

Events in 2012

December 02, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 2012

December 02, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Bologna - Atalanta : 2 - 1
• Fiorentina - Sampdoria : 2 - 2
• Genoa - Chievo : 2 - 4
• Inter - Palermo : 1 - 0
• Lazio - Parma : 2 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Lokeren - Genk : 3 - 4
• Waasland-Beveren - Standard : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hoffenheim - Werder Bremen : 1 - 4
• Wolfsburg - Hamburg : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Ingolstadt : 1 - 0
• Frankfurt FSV - Braunschweig : 1 - 2
• Paderborn - Duisburg : 0 - 2

December 02, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 337th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 2012 can also be written as 12/2/2012 in the US and as 2/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

Famous people died on December 02, 2012:

• Tom Hendry

  Canadian playwright, co-founded the manitoba theatre centre (b. 1929).

• Ehsan Naraghi

  Iranian sociologist and author (b. 1926).

• Israel Keyes

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on December 2nd

December 02, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Maroon 5 - One More Night
3. Ke$ha - Die Young
4. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
5. Fun. - Some Nights

December 02, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique
3. Miguel - Adorn
4. Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
5. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 02, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 2012 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 December 02, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:14 pm and setting at 10:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 28, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Dec 28, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on December 02, 2012

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Someone born on December 02, 2012 is:

13 years 4 months old,

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or 695 weeks and 6 days old,

or 4871 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 2012?

There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 02, 2012.

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