What happened on Monday December 24, 2012?

Here's what happened on December 24, 2012:

• SpaceX Grasshopper rocket test On December 24, 2012, SpaceX conducted a successful test flight of its Grasshopper rocket, demonstrating vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. This test was a significant step towards reusable rocket technology. source: nytimes.com
• NATO Adviser Killed in Afghanistan On December 24, 2012, an Iranian woman, dressed in an Afghan police uniform, killed an American contractor, Joseph Griffin, in Kabul police headquarters. Griffin was working for DynCorp International. This incident marked the first reported insider attack committed by a woman. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Syrian Civil War: Toxic Gas Incident On December 24, 2012, reports emerged of a toxic gas attack in Syria, raising concerns about the use of chemical weapons in the ongoing civil war. source: bbc.com
• Firefighters Killed in Line of Duty Two firefighters were killed and two more injured while responding to a fire in Webster, New York, United States, underscoring the risks faced by emergency responders.
• Pakistan Recognizes Kosovo The Government of Pakistan officially recognized the Republic of Kosovo, marking a significant diplomatic development.
• UK Experiences Severe Flooding The United Kingdom faced significant disruption due to heavy rainfall, causing extensive flooding and interrupting rail services between south-west England and Scotland.
• Jack Klugman Passes Away Renowned U.S. actor Jack Klugman died at the age of 90, leaving behind a memorable legacy from his iconic roles in 1970s television series 'The Odd Couple' and 'Quincy, M.E.'
• Charles Durning Dies Veteran American actor Charles Durning passed away in New York City at 89, remembered for his distinguished career and two Oscar nominations.
• Steve Jobs' Yacht Released After settling final estate bills, the high-tech yacht Venus, valued at £85 million, was released from Port Amsterdam, marking a final chapter in Steve Jobs' legacy.
• RCD Mallorca Leadership Change Jaume Cladera resigns as president of RCD Mallorca football club, stepping down from his leadership position in the La Liga organization.

Events in 2012

December 24, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 24, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 24, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $87.13
• Apple AAPL: opens at $520.35
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $27.20
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.79
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $193.05

Exchange Rates on December 24, 2012:

• 1 USD = 84.93 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9926 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9156 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.2336 CNY
• 1 EUR = 111.98 JPY

December 24, 2012 was a Monday and it was the 359th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 2012 can also be written as 12/24/2012 in the US and as 24/12/2012 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 2012 in December 2012 calendar

Famous people died on December 24, 2012:

• Jack Klugman

  Jack Klugman was an acclaimed American actor best known for his work in television, film, and theater. He became a household name for his starring roles in 'The Odd Couple' and 'Quincy, M.E.', as well as his appearances on stage and in movies. [bio]

• Charles Durning

  Charles Durning was an acclaimed American actor known for his prolific career in film, television, and theater spanning more than five decades. Renowned for his versatility and distinctive character roles, he appeared in numerous iconic films and received multiple prestigious award nominations. [bio]

• Richard Rodney Bennett

  Renowned English-American composer and educator known for his versatile musical compositions across classical, jazz, and film genres.

• Earl Evans

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 2012 was Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven
2. Rihanna - Diamonds
3. The Lumineers - Ho Hey
4. Ke$ha - Die Young
5. Maroon 5 - One More Night

December 24, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 2012 was Diamonds by Rihanna, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Rihanna - Diamonds
2. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop
3. Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj - Girl On Fire
4. Kendrick Lamar - Swimming Pools (Drank)
5. Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean - Clique

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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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 24, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 01:58 pm and setting at 04:47 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 24, 2012

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Someone born on December 24, 2012 is:

13 years 5 months old,

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or 700 weeks

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 2012?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 24, 2012.

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