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June 16, 2012

June 16, 2012, was a Saturday. It was 12 years, 4 months, and 19 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on June 16, 2012:

  • United States: "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gitye ft Kimbra
  • United Kingdom: "Sing" by Gary Barlow & Commonwealth Band

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 16, 2012

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • 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
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Madagascar 3

Top movie

The movie "Madagascar 3" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 4,525 days ago. Approximately 151 months have passed. It was the 168th day of 2012, in week 24. 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. We have gone through approximately 50 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to June 16, 2012

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Saturday, June 16, 2012. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

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 "Sing" by Gary Barlow & Commonwealth Band is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Madagascar 3 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.

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. Actor David Arquette has filed for divorce from Friends star Courtney Cox following two years of separation.

TMZ is reporting that rapper Drake and his entourage have been involved in a scuffle with Chris Brown at a nightclub in New York City. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Sherman Hemsley, Neil Armstrong, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Johnny Lewis would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "America's Next Top Model", "Dexter", "Skins", and "Grimm".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Deus Ex: Human Revolution", "FIFA 12", "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim", and "Journey". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Ben 10", "Pretty Little Liars", "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic", and "Austin & Ally". Popular toys at the moment include Cards Against Humanity, NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster, Barbie Video Girl, and Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 16, 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 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 16, 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 16, 2012.

  • "Low lie the fields of Athenry."

    "Low lie the fields of Athenry."

    The world of soccer was talking about the Irish fans at UEFA Euro 2012. Despite being thrashed 4-0 by Spain, they sang a rousing rendition of the folk ballad "The Fields of Athenry". As the song blared through the stadium, many football commentators stopped talking.
  • Tottenham sack Harry Redknapp.

    Tottenham sack Harry Redknapp

    On June 13th, 2012, Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp was sacked by the club. Redknapp had been in charge of Spurs for four years.
  • Australian coroner finds dingo took baby Azaria in 1980.

    Australian coroner finds dingo took baby Azaria in 1980

    In June 2012, an Australian coroner concluded that nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain had been taken from her tent near Uluru by a dingo in 1980.
  • 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.
  • 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 16, 2012.

  • 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.
  • June 8, 2012: The 2012 UEFA European Championship kicks off in Poland and Ukraine.
  • 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.
  • This date: June 16, 2012
  • 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.
  • July 12, 2012: Social news website Digg is sold to Betaworks for $500,000.
  • July 13, 2012:
    • John Terry is found not guilty of racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.
    • Soccer: Scottish side Rangers are demoted to the 3rd division following a debt crisis.
  • July 15, 2012: The song "Gangnam Style" is released.
Television shows

TV series on June 16, 2012

TV audiences were watching the following shows on June 16, 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 16, 2012

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

Gravity Falls
Gravity Falls
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
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 16, 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 16, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 16.

Geronimo

Geronimo

Historical figure Deceased
Born on June 16, 1829
He was not alive on this date.

The Ultimate Warrior

The Ultimate Warrior

Wrestler Deceased
Born on June 16, 1959
He turned 53 on this day in 2012.

Jürgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp

German football manager
Born on June 16, 1967
He turned 45 on this day in 2012.

MC Ren

MC Ren

Rapper
Born on June 16, 1969
He turned 43 on this day in 2012.

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur

Rap artist Deceased
Born on June 16, 1971
He was not alive on this date.

Camila Morrone

Camila Morrone

Model
Born on June 16, 1997
She turned 15 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on June 16, 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 16, 2012 was most likely conceived around September 24, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 16, 2012 is close to March 9, 2013.

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Stats for June 16, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 16, 2012:

  • 4,525 days have passed since this date.
  • 646 weeks have passed.
  • 390,963,600 seconds have passed since June 16, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 456,124,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 201,737,217,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 65,160,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,622,870 steps. That's roughly 14,943 miles.
  • 4,691,563 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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