What happened on Saturday August 18, 2012?

Here's what happened on August 18, 2012:

• Al-Qaeda Attack in Yemen On August 18, 2012, Al-Qaeda militants launched an attack on a Yemeni military base in the southern province of Abyan, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 soldiers. The assault underscored the ongoing security challenges in Yemen amid political instability.
• Facebook Privacy Lawsuit Developments On August 18, 2012, a U.S. federal judge allowed a class-action lawsuit against Facebook to proceed, alleging that the company violated users' privacy by tracking their web activity without consent. The case raised significant concerns about online privacy and data collection practices.
• Egypt's President to Attend Non-Aligned Movement Meeting On August 18, 2012, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi announced his intention to attend the Non-Aligned Movement summit in Tehran, Iran. This marked the first visit by an Egyptian leader to Iran since 1979, signaling a potential shift in regional dynamics.
• V.V.S. Laxman Retires from Cricket Renowned Indian cricketer V.V.S. Laxman announces retirement from international cricket after a distinguished 16-year career, marking the end of an era for Indian cricket.
• Tropical Storm Helene Threatens Mexico Mexico faces potential threat from Tropical Storm Helene, raising concerns about potential environmental and economic impacts.

Events in 2012

August 18, 2012: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 2012

August 18, 2012: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Bergen : 2 - 1
• Club Brugge - Germinal : 3 - 1
• Lierse - Genk : 1 - 1
• Lokeren - Mechelen : 2 - 1
• Oud-Heverlee Leuven - Cercle Brugge : 3 - 2

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Celta - Malaga : 0 - 1
• Mallorca - Espanol : 2 - 1
• Sevilla - Getafe : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Girona - Sabadell : 0 - 0
• Lugo - Hercules : 1 - 0
• Xerez - Recreativo : 2 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Guingamp - Monaco : 1 - 2

August 18, 2012 was a Saturday and it was the 231st day of the year 2012 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 2012 can also be written as 8/18/2012 in the US and as 18/8/2012 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 2012 in August 2012 calendar

Famous people died on August 18, 2012:

• Scott McKenzie

  Singer-songwriter best known for his hit song 'San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)', a defining anthem of the 1960s...

• Jesse Robredo

  Prominent Filipino public servant and politician who served as the 23rd Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.

• Ra. Ki. Rangarajan

  Indian journalist and author (b. 1927).

• John Kovatch

  American football player (b. 1920).

• Harrison Begay

  American painter (b. 1917).

Famous people who died in 2012

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 2012: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 2012 was Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

1. Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
2. Ellie Goulding - Lights
3. Flo Rida - Whistle
4. Katy Perry - Wide Awake
5. Maroon 5 - Payphone

August 18, 2012: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 2012 was No Lie by 2 Chainz Featuring Drake, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 18, 2012: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 2012 is Dragon and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 2012 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 2012 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 08:33 pm.

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 18, 2012

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Someone born on August 18, 2012 is:

13 years 7 months old,

or 163 months and 17 days old,

or 711 weeks

or 4977 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 2012?

There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 2012?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 2012.

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