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August 21, 2012

August 21, 2012, was a Tuesday. It was the 234th day of 2012. The decade was the 2010s.

11 years, 7 months, and 7 days have passed since August 21, 2012.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 21, 2012:

  • United States: "Whistle" by Flo Rida
  • United Kingdom: "How We Do Party" by Rita Ora

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 21, 2012

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
  • Lights - Ellie Goulding
  • Whistle - Flo Rida
  • Wide Awake - Katy Perry
  • Payphone - Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa
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The Bourne Legacy

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Bourne Legacy".

Facts

This date occurred 4,237 days ago. Approximately 141 months have passed. It was the 234th day of 2012, in week 34. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 11 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2012 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. 47 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 21, 2012

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is August 21, 2012, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. The summer of 2012 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner.

In America, the song "Whistle" by Flo Rida is at the top of the singles charts, while "How We Do Party" by Rita Ora is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Bourne Legacy is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "The Office", "Dexter", "Modern Family", and "Black Mirror". Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are continuing to close their doors at the moment. Sadly, it seems as though they will be unable to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. People are using pre-made comics called "Rage Comics" to share funny and relatable experiences.

It's 2012, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Gotye, Flo Rida, LMFAO and Ellie Goulding. Meanwhile, a new photo-sharing app called Instagram is currently surging in popularity. In music news, a new song called "Gangnam Style" by South Korean singer Psy is going viral at the moment.

The much-anticipated video game "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" has just been released by Blizzard Entertainment. In soccer, Dutch striker Robin van Persie has caused drama after deciding to leave Arsenal to join rivals Manchester United. The campaign for the 2012 United States presidential election is taking place as President Barack Obama goes up against Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Neil Armstrong, Michael Clarke Duncan, Johnny Lewis, and Sammi Kane Kraft would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Terraria", "Gears of War 3", "DayZ (mod)", and "Diablo III". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Johnny Test", "Horrid Henry", "Lab Rats: Bionic Island", and "Doc McStuffins".

Children are playing with toys such as the Xbox 360, Roboraptor, Harumika (dolls), and Barbie Video Girl.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 21, 2012.

  • Assange is granted asylum.

    Assange is granted asylum

    Ecuador had recently announced that it would be granting asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
  • Robin van Persie joins Manchester United.

    Robin van Persie joins Manchester United

    On August 15th, 2012, Arsenal agreed to sell Dutch striker Robin van Persie to their rivals, Manchester United. Understandably, Arsenal fans were deeply unhappy about the move.
  • "We are never, ever, ever getting back together."

    "We are never, ever, ever getting back together."

    It was around this time that Taylor Swift released her single "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together".
  • Oppan Gangnam Style.

    Oppan Gangnam Style

    The music video for PSY's song "Gangnam Style" was uploaded to YouTube on July 15th, 2012. Over the following weeks and months, it went viral and racked up millions of views.
  • DayZ is released.

    DayZ is released

    A new Arma 2 mod called "DayZ" exploded in popularity in 2012.
  • Gotye - "Somebody That I Used to Know"

    Gotye - "Somebody That I Used to Know"

    "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye (featuring Kimbra) went on to win a Grammy for 2012's Record of the Year.
  • 2012 in music.

    2012 in music

    Popular music artists in 2012 included Adele, David Guetta, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, The Wanted, Gotye, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, One Direction, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding, Fun, Maroon 5, Alex Clare, Bruno Mars and The Lumineers.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2012?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2012?

    The best NBA players in 2012 were LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, Blake Griffin, Andrew Bynum, Tony Parker, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler, Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade.
  • Time Person of the Year 2012.

    Time Person of the Year 2012

    US President Barack Obama was named Time Person of the Year in 2012 due to his election victory over Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2012, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Radamel Falcao, Iker Casillas, Andrea Pirlo, Didier Drogba, Robin van Persie and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
  • 2012 in movies.

    2012 in movies

    Popular movies in 2012 included The Avengers, Skyfall, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, The Amazing Spider-Man, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, The Hunger Games, Men in Black 3, Argo, Django Unchained, Lincoln and 21 Jump Street.
  • Argo.

    Argo

    The movie "Argo" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2012.
  • Video rental stores are closing down.

    Video rental stores are closing down

    From 2010 onward, video rental stores such as Blockbuster slowly began to close down. This was due to the rise of new online streaming services such as Netflix and Internet usage in general. Although a few stores and franchises continued to hobble along, it was only a matter of time before they were also forced to close their doors.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 21, 2012.

  • July 24, 2012: The song "Let Her Go" is released by Passenger.
  • July 27, 2012: The video game "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty" is released.
  • July 30, 2012: Over 400 million people are left without power in northern India after a power grid failure.
  • July 31, 2012: American swimmer Michael Phelps breaks the record for the most medals won at the Olympics.
  • August 1, 2012: The Oculus Rift VR headset is released.
  • August 2, 2012: The mobile game "Clash of Clans" is released.
  • August 6, 2012: The land rover Curiosity successfully lands on Mars.
  • August 13, 2012: The song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" is released by pop star Taylor Swift.
  • August 15, 2012:
    • Arsenal striker Robin van Persie agrees to join their rivals Manchester United.
    • Minecraft creator Markus Persson announces that he and his wife have separated after one year of marriage.
  • August 16, 2012:
    • Ecuador announces that it will be granting Wikileaks founder Julian Assange asylum.
    • South African police fatally shoot 34 miners and wound 78 more during an industrial dispute near Rustenburg.
  • August 17, 2012: Robin van Persie transfers from Arsenal to Manchester United.
  • August 19, 2012: Film director Tony Scott commits suicide at the age of 68.
  • This date: August 21, 2012
  • August 22, 2012: Irish crime: Murdered childcare worker Elaine O'Hara is last seen alive.
  • August 24, 2012:
    • Football: Cesar Azpilicueta signs for Chelsea.
    • Former cyclist Lance Armstrong is banned and stripped of his previous results due to doping.
    • Little Mix release the song "Wings".
  • August 25, 2012:
    • American astronaut Neil Armstrong passes away.
    • NASA's space probe Voyager 1 enters interstellar space.
  • August 27, 2012: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis release the song "Thrift Shop".
  • August 28, 2012:
    • Mitt Romney is officially selected as the Republican nominee to run against Barack Obama in the 2012 United States presidential election.
    • The MMORPG game "Guild Wars 2" is released.
  • September 2, 2012: Westlife singer Brian McFadden and model Vogue Williams are married.
  • September 3, 2012: The Green Mile actor Michael Clarke Duncan (John Coffey) dies after a heart attack.
  • September 5, 2012: Serial killer Samuel Little is arrested at a homeless shelter in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • September 6, 2012:
    • "We Found Love" by Rihanna (featuring Calvin Harris) wins Video of the Year at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
    • American businessman Art Modell passes away at the age of 87.
    • Pink releases her single "Try".
  • September 9, 2012: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are married.
  • September 10, 2012: The first version of the videotelephony software "Zoom" is released.
  • September 11, 2012: US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens is killed after the US embassy in Benghazi, Libya, is attacked.
  • September 12, 2012:
    • The dating app Tinder is released.
    • The skeleton of King Richard III is found underneath a car park in Leicester, England.
  • September 19, 2012: Apple releases iOS 6: The Apple Maps app replaces Google Maps.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 21, 2012, will have the star sign Leo.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 21, 2012 falls under the Salmon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
Television shows

Television shows in August 2012

People in August 2012 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from August 2012.

Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
White Collar
White Collar
Modern Family
Modern Family
Community
Community
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
Glee
Glee
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Mad Men
Mad Men
Skins
Skins
Dexter
Dexter
Psych
Psych
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in August 2012

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally

Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie
Victorious
Victorious
Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Glee
Glee
iCarly
iCarly
WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Curious George
Curious George
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Ben 10
Ben 10
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2012

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Skylanders Giants figures
Skylanders Giants figures
Thomas and Friends toys
Thomas and Friends toys
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Dance Star Mickey
Dance Star Mickey
Flickin' Chicken
Flickin' Chicken
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
My Own Leaptop
My Own Leaptop
Justin Bieber figures
Justin Bieber figures
Barbie Video Girl
Barbie Video Girl
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Alphie (robot)
Alphie (robot)
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Let's Rock Elmo
Let's Rock Elmo
The LeapPad Explorer
The LeapPad Explorer
Gentle Giraffe
Gentle Giraffe
Liv Dolls
Liv Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Duck Hunter
Duck Hunter
Rocky the Robot Truck
Rocky the Robot Truck
Laser Zero Gravity
Laser Zero Gravity
Chixos Design
Chixos Design
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Harumika (dolls)
Harumika (dolls)
Crayola Crayon Town
Crayola Crayon Town
The KidiZoom Camera
The KidiZoom Camera
The PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3
Roboraptor
Roboraptor
The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2012.

Sleeping Dogs 2012
Sleeping Dogs
Clash of Clans 2012
Clash of Clans
Diablo III 2012
Diablo III
The Walking Dead 2012
The Walking Dead
Journey 2012
Journey
Mass Effect 3 2012
Mass Effect 3
DayZ (mod) 2012
DayZ (mod)
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft
Saints Row: The Third 2011
Saints Row: The Third
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection 2011
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2011
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Battlefield 3 2011
Battlefield 3
Batman: Arkham City 2011
Batman: Arkham City
Gears of War 3 2011
Gears of War 3
Deus Ex: Human Revolution 2011
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Terraria 2011
Terraria

Were you born on August 21, 2012?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2012.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 21, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 21.

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain

Basketball player Deceased
Born on August 21, 1936
He was not alive on this date.

Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers

Singer Deceased
Born on August 21, 1938
He turned 74 on this day in 2012.

Stretch

Stretch

Rapper Deceased
Born on August 21, 1968
He was not alive on this date.

Kiami Davael

Kiami Davael

Actress
Born on August 21, 1986
She turned 26 on this day in 2012.

Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt

Sprinter
Born on August 21, 1986
He turned 26 on this day in 2012.

Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski

Soccer player
Born on August 21, 1988
He turned 24 on this day in 2012.

Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere

Actress
Born on August 21, 1989
She turned 23 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 21, 2012.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on August 21, 2012 was most likely conceived around November 29, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 21, 2012 is close to May 14, 2013.

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Stats for August 21, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 21, 2012:

  • 4,237 days have passed since this date.
  • 605 weeks have passed.
  • 366,080,400 seconds have passed since August 21, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 427,093,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 188,897,486,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 61,013,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 31,482,914 steps. That's roughly 13,992 miles!
  • Since this date, 4,392,965 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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