What happened on Wednesday August 29, 2012?

Here's what happened on August 29, 2012:

• UN and Arab League Investigation Request in Syria On August 29, 2012, the United Nations and the Arab League jointly called for an investigation into the escalating violence in Syria. The request aimed to address the humanitarian crisis and potential human rights violations amid the ongoing civil war. The international community expressed deep concern over the situation, urging for a comprehensive inquiry to hold accountable those responsible for the violence. source: un.org
• Australian Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan On August 29, 2012, two Australian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan during a combat operation. The incident occurred in the Urozgan province, a region known for Taliban insurgent activity. The soldiers' deaths were part of the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, which had seen increased casualties among international forces. The Australian government expressed condolences and reaffirmed its commitment to the mission in Afghanistan. source: theguardian.com
• 2012 Paralympic Games Opening in London The London 2012 Paralympic Games commenced on August 29, 2012, with an opening ceremony at the Olympic Stadium. The event featured over 4,200 athletes from 164 countries competing across 20 sports. Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Games, marking the first time a British monarch opened both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The ceremony, themed 'Enlightenment,' was inspired by Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and highlighted scientific achievements. Notable participants included physicist Stephen Hawking and actor Ian McKellen. source: paralympic.org
• Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced the stripping of Lance Armstrong's seven Tour de France titles due to doping allegations, marking a significant moment in sports history.
• Nord Stream Pipeline Expansion Gazprom completed construction of the second leg of the Nord Stream natural gas pipeline, strengthening energy connections between Russia and Germany.
• Coal Mine Blast in Sichuan, China A devastating explosion occurred at the Xiaojiawan coal mine in Panzhihua, Sichuan Province, resulting in the death of 26 miners and 21 others reported missing, highlighting the ongoing safety challenges in China's mining industry. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Hurricane Isaac Hits New Orleans Hurricane Isaac made landfall in New Orleans on the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, causing minimal damage compared to the devastating 2005 storm.

Events in 2012

August 29, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 29, 2012: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 29, 2012:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $88.07
• Apple AAPL: opens at $675.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $30.65
• General Electric GE: opens at $20.82
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $195.13

Exchange Rates on August 29, 2012:

• 1 USD = 78.69 JPY
• 1 USD = 0.9894 CAD
• 1 USD = 0.9583 CHF
• 1 USD = 6.3514 CNY
• 1 EUR = 98.56 JPY

August 29, 2012 was a Wednesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 2012 can also be written as 8/29/2012 in the US and as 29/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

Famous people died on August 29, 2012:

• Shoshichi Kobayashi

  Japanese-american mathematician and academic (b. 1932).

• Ruth Goldbloom

  Canadian academic and philanthropist, co-founded pier 21 (b. 1923).

• Les Moss

  American baseball player, coach, and manager (b. 1925).

• Anne McKnight

  American soprano (b. 1924).

• Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke

  English historian and author (b. 1953).

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Famous people who died on August 29th

August 29, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 2012 was We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

1. Taylor Swift - We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
2. Flo Rida - Whistle
3. Ellie Goulding - Lights
4. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
5. Katy Perry - Wide Awake

August 29, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 29, 2012 was No Lie by 2 Chainz Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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August 29, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 2012 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 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 29, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:10 pm and setting at 05:20 am.

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 29, 2012

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Someone born on August 29, 2012 is:

13 years 8 months old,

or 164 months and 25 days old,

or 716 weeks and 4 days old,

or 5016 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 29, 2012.

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