What happened on Friday June 15, 2012?

Here's what happened on June 15, 2012:

• Nik Wallenda completes tightrope walk over Niagara Falls On June 15, 2012, daredevil Nik Wallenda became the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. The 33-year-old aerialist traversed a 2-inch-wide steel cable stretched 200 feet above the Horseshoe Falls, covering a distance of approximately 1,800 feet from the U.S. to the Canadian side. The event was broadcast live on ABC and attracted over 100,000 spectators. source: history.com
• Canada-US Bridge Project Announced Canada and the United States jointly announced a partnership to construct a new bridge connecting Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, enhancing cross-border infrastructure.
• Shuqra Captured by Yemeni Army The Yemeni army captured Shuqra, marking the third militant stronghold to fall within a week, signaling progress in counterterrorism efforts.
• Rare Apple I Computer Auction A vintage Apple I computer was sold at auction for a record-breaking $374,500, highlighting the growing market for vintage technology.
• Deadly Clashes in Paraguay Violent confrontation between police and landless farmers in Canindeyu, Paraguay, resulted in 16 deaths and injuries during an property expulsion attempt.

Events in 2012

June 15, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 15, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 15, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $82.57
• Apple AAPL: opens at $571.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $29.59
• General Electric GE: opens at $19.87
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $196.08

Exchange Rates on June 15, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.69 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.0214 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.95 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3652 CNY
• 1 EUR = 99.47 JPY

June 15, 2012 was a Friday and it was the 167th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 15, 2012 can also be written as 6/15/2012 in the US and as 15/6/2012 in UK and Europe.

June 15, 2012 in June 2012 calendar

Famous people died on June 15, 2012:

• Israel Nogueda Otero

  Mexican economist and politician, 10th governor of guerrero (b. 1935).

• Jerry Tubbs

  American football player and coach (b. 1935).

• Barry MacKay

  American tennis player and sportscaster (b. 1935).

• Phillip D. Cagan

  American economist and author (b. 1927).

• Simon Tortell

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on June 15th

June 15, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 15, 2012 was Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
2. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
3. Maroon 5 - Payphone
4. Fun. - We Are Young
5. Nicki Minaj - Starships

June 15, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 15, 2012 was Climax by Usher, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Usher - Climax
2. Ca$h Out - Cashin' Out
3. Rihanna Featuring Chris Brown - Birthday Cake
4. Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz - Mercy
5. Trey Songz - Heart Attack

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 15, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 15, 2012 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 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 June 15, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:37 am and setting at 06:02 pm.

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 June 15, 2012

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Someone born on June 15, 2012 is:

13 years 11 months old,

or 167 months and 9 days old,

or 727 weeks and 2 days old,

or 5091 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 15, 2012?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 15, 2012.

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