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June 8, 2012

June 8, 2012, was a Friday. It was 12 years and 6 months ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on June 8, 2012?

  • The 2012 UEFA European Championship kicks off in Poland and Ukraine.
Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 8, 2012:

  • United States: "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gitye ft Kimbra
  • United Kingdom: "Feel The Love" by Rudimental ft John Newman

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 8, 2012

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
  • Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
  • Payphone - Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa
  • We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
  • Starships - Nicki Minaj
Play the top songs from 2012
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Snow White and the Huntsman

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Snow White and the Huntsman" was at the top of the box office on June 8, 2012.

Facts

This date was 4,566 days ago. Approximately 152 months have passed. It was the 160th day of 2012, in week 23. The decade was the 2010s. People born on this day are currently 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 2012 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 51 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to June 8, 2012

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Friday, June 8, 2012. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 2012 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gitye ft Kimbra is at the top of the singles charts, while "Feel The Love" by Rudimental ft John Newman is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Snow White and the Huntsman is at the top of the box office.

David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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. The hit song "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen is the subject of a number of parodies and lip-dub videos.

In soccer, Eden Hazard has announced that he will be signing for Chelsea. Mitt Romney has beaten Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and Rick Santorum to become the Republican candidate for the 2012 US presidential election. A YouTube video by Laina Morris parodying an "Overly Attached Girlfriend" is going viral at the moment. The success of the video has led to "Overly Attached Girlfriend" becoming a meme.

In Poland and Ukraine, the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship is taking place. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Rodney King, Sherman Hemsley, Neil Armstrong, and Michael Clarke Duncan would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Grey's Anatomy", "Hawaii Five-0", "Downton Abbey", and "Veep".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3", "DayZ (mod)", "Mass Effect 3", and "Diablo III". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Phineas and Ferb", "WordGirl", "iCarly", and "Good Luck Charlie". Popular toys at the moment include Crayola Crayon Town, Liv Dolls, the LeapPad Explorer, and Justin Bieber figures.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 8, 2012, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 8, 2012 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of June will have the birthstones Pearl and Alexandrite.
  • Birth flower (June): The Rose and the Honeysuckle.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on June 8, 2012.

  • UEFA Euro 2012.

    UEFA Euro 2012

    The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship was being held in Poland and Ukraine at this time. Spain won the competition after they thrashed Italy 4-0 in the final.
  • Overly Attached Girlfriend.

    Overly Attached Girlfriend

    The meme "Overly Attached Girlfriend" became popular in June of 2012.
  • Eden Hazard signs for Chelsea.

    Eden Hazard signs for Chelsea

    On June 4th, 2012, Chelsea announced that they had signed Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard from French club Lille. In the lead-up to the announcement, Hazard had been courted by several of the top teams in Europe.
  • Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to life in prison.

    Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to life in prison

    At the beginning of June 2012, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison for the killing of unarmed demonstrators during the protests that ended his rule.
  • Brendan Rodgers becomes the new manager of Liverpool.

    Brendan Rodgers becomes the new manager of Liverpool

    On June 1st, 2012, Brendan Rodgers was announced as the new manager of Liverpool. His appointment followed the sacking of club legend Kenny Daglish.
  • Prometheus.

    Prometheus

    A new science fiction horror film called Prometheus was playing at movie theaters.
  • The rise of Instagram.

    The rise of Instagram

    Instagram was rapidly growing in popularity. In 2012, the social media app increased from 20 million active users to 100 million active users.
  • Bad Luck Brian.

    Bad Luck Brian

    2012 saw the birth of a new meme called Bad Luck Brian. The purpose of the meme was to highlight unlucky and embarrassing situations. Its usage peaked in June 2012 before eventually fading away.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to June 8, 2012.

  • May 9, 2012: Minecraft is released on the Xbox 360.
  • May 13, 2012: Manchester City win their first Premier League title after scoring two late goals against Queens Park Rangers.
  • May 14, 2012: Soccer: Striker Carlos Tevez causes controversy after he holds up a sign saying "RIP Fergie" during Manchester City's Premier League title parade.
  • May 15, 2012: François Hollande becomes the new President of France.
  • May 16, 2012: Soccer: Liverpool sack manager Kenny Dalglish.
  • May 18, 2012: Social media company Facebook goes public on the stock market.
  • May 19, 2012: Chelsea win UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history after they defeat Bayern Munich on penalties.
  • May 21, 2012: The reality series "Dog the Bounty Hunter" is cancelled by A&E.
  • May 23, 2012:
    • Phillip Phillips wins the 11th season of American Idol.
    • Actor Jim Parsons comes out as gay.
  • June 1, 2012:
    • Prometheus (2012) is released in cinemas.
    • Soccer: Brendan Rodgers becomes the new manager of Liverpool.
  • June 2, 2012: Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak is sentenced to life in prison for failing to stop the killing of protesters.
  • June 4, 2012: Football: Eden Hazard signs for Chelsea.
  • June 7, 2012: Rapper Lil Phat is shot dead outside of Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
  • This date: June 8, 2012
  • June 12, 2012:
    • American mobster Henry Hill (Goodfellas) dies of heart disease at the age of 69.
    • An Australian coroner rules that 9-week-old Azaria Chamberlain was killed by a dingo in 1980.
  • June 13, 2012: Soccer: Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is sacked by the club.
  • June 14, 2012: American comedian and actress Yvette Wilson dies from cancer at the age of 48.
  • June 17, 2012: American activist Rodney King is found dead in his swimming pool at the age of 47.
  • June 19, 2012: Ecuador announces that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has applied for political asylum.
  • June 20, 2012: Coinbase is founded.
  • June 21, 2012: The Miami Heat win the 2012 NBA Finals after they defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1.
  • June 22, 2012:
    • The animated movie Brave (2012) is released.
    • The first Tesla Model S is introduced.
  • June 26, 2012:
    • Football: French striker Olivier Giroud signs for Arsenal.
    • 347 homes are burned after the Waldo Canyon forest fire reaches the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • June 29, 2012:
    • The film Magic Mike (2012) is released.
    • The film Ted (2012), starring Mark Wahlberg, is released in movie theaters.
    • Katie Holmes files for divorce from Tom Cruise after nearly six years of marriage.
  • July 1, 2012: Spain win the UEFA Euro 2012 Final after thrashing Italy 4-0.
  • July 3, 2012:
    • The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) is released in movie theaters.
    • Soccer: André Villas-Boas becomes the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
  • July 4, 2012: CERN announces that particles consistent with the Higgs boson have been discovered at the Large Hadron Collider.
Television shows

TV shows in 2012

The following TV shows were popular in June 2012:

TV shows from June 2012.

Longmire
Longmire
Veep
Veep
Scandal
Scandal
Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Grimm
Grimm
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Person of Interest
Person of Interest
New Girl
New Girl
Broke Girls
Broke Girls
Suits
Suits
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on June 8, 2012

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2012:

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

Jessie
Jessie
Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Bubble Guppies
Bubble Guppies
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
T.U.F.F. Puppy
T.U.F.F. Puppy
Fish Hooks
Fish Hooks
Pretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2012

Toys and games that were popular in 2012:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in June 2012.

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

Were you born on June 8, 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 June 8, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 8.

Barbara Bush

Barbara Bush

First Lady of the United States Deceased
Born on June 8, 1925
She turned 87 on this day in 2012.

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Actress Deceased
Born on June 8, 1933
She turned 79 on this day in 2012.

Rob Pilatus

Rob Pilatus

German singer Deceased
Born on June 8, 1965
He was not alive on this date.

Kanye West

Kanye West

Rapper
Born on June 8, 1977
He turned 35 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on June 8, 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 June 8, 2012 was most likely conceived around September 16, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 8, 2012 is close to March 1, 2013.

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Stats for June 8, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 8, 2012:

  • 4,566 days have passed since this date.
  • 652 weeks have passed.
  • 394,506,000 seconds have passed since June 8, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 460,257,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 203,565,096,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 65,751,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,927,516 steps. That's roughly 15,079 miles.
  • 4,734,072 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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