What happened on Monday July 02, 2012?

Here's what happened on July 02, 2012:

• GlaxoSmithKline agrees to $3 billion settlement in healthcare fraud case On July 2, 2012, pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) agreed to a $3 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve allegations of healthcare fraud. The settlement addressed charges related to the illegal promotion of drugs, failure to report safety data, and false pricing practices, marking one of the largest healthcare fraud settlements in U.S. history. source: reuters.com
• Severe monsoon floods devastate Northeast India, causing widespread displacement On July 2, 2012, reports emerged of severe monsoon floods in Northeast India, particularly affecting the states of Assam and Meghalaya. The floods led to the displacement of thousands of residents, destruction of infrastructure, and significant loss of life. Relief operations were launched to provide aid to the affected populations, but challenges in accessibility and ongoing rainfall hampered efforts. source: thehindu.com
• Severe storms cause massive power outage in Eastern United States On July 2, 2012, a series of severe storms, including derechos, swept through the Eastern United States, causing widespread power outages affecting millions of residents. The storms led to downed trees, damaged infrastructure, and at least 22 fatalities. Restoration efforts were complicated by the scale of the damage and ongoing adverse weather conditions. source: nytimes.com
• Airbus Expands Manufacturing in United States Airbus announced plans to establish a $600 million assembly plant in Mobile, Alabama, marking a significant investment in U.S. manufacturing and aerospace infrastructure.
• Major Political Shift in Japan Ichiro Ozawa, a prominent political power broker, announced his departure from the Democratic Party of Japan, accompanied by 51 other legislators, signaling potential significant political realignment.
• Iranian Agents Arrested in Kenya Kenyan officials reported the arrest of two Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards with explosives, allegedly planning attacks against targets in Israel, the United States, Britain, and Saudi Arabia.
• NASA and Lockheed Martin Launch Orion Spacecraft NASA and Lockheed Martin announced the launch of Orion's first space-bound spacecraft from Cape Canaveral, marking a significant milestone in space exploration technology.
• Tragic Bomb Incident in Yemen A tragic accident occurred in Ja'ar, Yemen, where children inadvertently triggered a bomb, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.

Events in 2012

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

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July 02, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 02, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $85.44
• Apple AAPL: opens at $584.73
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.62
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.74
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $196.36

Exchange Rates on July 02, 2012:

• 1 USD = 79.52 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0163 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9542 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3487 CNY
• 1 EUR = 100.07 JPY

July 02, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 184th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 2012 can also be written as 7/2/2012 in the US and as 2/7/2012 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 2012 in July 2012 calendar

Famous people died on July 02, 2012:

• Julian Goodman

  Julian Goodman was a prominent American broadcasting executive who significantly influenced media development in the mid-20th century.

• Maurice Chevit

  Maurice Chevit was a prominent French actor and screenwriter who had a significant career in French cinema and theater during the mid-20th...

• Angelo Mangiarotti

  Italian architect and academic (b. 1921).

• Ed Stroud

  American baseball player (b. 1939).

• Betty Meggers

  American archaeologist and academic (b. 1921).

• Ben van Os

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on July 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone
3. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
4. Katy Perry - Wide Awake
5. Rihanna - Where Have You Been

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
2. Usher - Climax
3. J. Cole Featuring Missy Elliott - Nobody's Perfect
4. Trey Songz - Heart Attack
5. Usher Featuring Rick Ross - Lemme See

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:30 pm and setting at 05:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 04, 2012 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 2012.

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 2012

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Someone born on July 02, 2012 is:

13 years 10 months old,

or 166 months and 22 days old,

or 724 weeks and 6 days old,

or 5074 days old,

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

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 2nd 2026.

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

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

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