What happened on Sunday August 05, 2012?

Here's what happened on August 05, 2012:

• Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting On August 5, 2012, a tragic shooting occurred at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The incident resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, leading to widespread shock and calls for increased vigilance against hate crimes. source: hurriyetdailynews.com
• Usain Bolt Wins Olympic 100m Gold On August 5, 2012, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won the gold medal in the men's 100-meter final at the London Olympics. This victory marked his second consecutive Olympic gold in the event, solidifying his status as one of the greatest sprinters in history. source: hurriyetdailynews.com
• Andy Murray wins Olympic tennis gold On August 5, 2012, British tennis player Andy Murray defeated Switzerland's Roger Federer 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 in the men's singles final at the London Olympics, securing his first Olympic gold medal. source: espn.com
• Cholera Epidemic in Congolese Refugee Camp A severe cholera outbreak struck a refugee camp in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where hundreds of people had fled ongoing conflict between government troops and M23 rebels, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in the region.
• Deadly Clashes Between Kurdish Rebels and Turkish Troops Intense fighting erupted at a Turkish border point in the southeastern province of Hakkari, resulting in at least 19 fatalities, including 11 Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) fighters, underscoring the ongoing tensions in the region.
• Syrian Astronaut Defects General Muhammed Ahmad Faris, Syria's first cosmonaut who had previously orbited in space, defected to Turkey during the ongoing Syrian Civil War, symbolizing the conflict's impact on the nation's professional and intellectual class.

Events in 2012

August 05, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 05, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Genk : 2 - 2
• Waregem - Gent : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Braunschweig - FC Koln : 1 - 0
• Duisburg - Aalen : 1 - 4
• Sandhausen - Frankfurt FSV : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Dundee United - Hibernian : 3 - 0

August 05, 2012 was a Sunday and it was the 218th day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 2012 can also be written as 8/5/2012 in the US and as 5/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

Famous people died on August 05, 2012:

• Chavela Vargas

  Chavela Vargas was a legendary Costa Rican-born Mexican singer, acclaimed for her deep, emotional interpretations of ranchera music. Renowned for her powerful voice and dramatic performance style, Vargas became a prominent figure in Latin American music and culture, influencing generations of artists. She was notably a muse for filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar and received numerous accolades, including a Latin Grammy Lifetime … [bio]

• Michel Daerden

  Belgian lawyer and politician (b. 1949).

• Roland Charles Wagner

  French author and translator (b. 1960).

• Martin E. Segal

  Russian-american businessman, co-founded film society of lincoln center (b. 1916).

• Erwin Axer

  Polish director and screenwriter (b. 1917).

• Raine Nuutinen

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on August 5th

August 05, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
2. Maroon 5 - Payphone
3. Katy Perry - Wide Awake
4. Ellie Goulding - Lights
5. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know

August 05, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 2012 was Mercy by Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 2012 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 10:46 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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Someone born on August 05, 2012 is:

13 years 8 months old,

or 164 months

or 713 weeks

or 4991 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 2012?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 05, 2012.

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