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July 16, 2012

July 16, 2012, was a Monday. It was 12 years, 3 months, and 19 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Song charts

Top songs

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

  • United States: "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen
  • United Kingdom: "Spectrum" by Florence and the Machine

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 16, 2012

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
  • Payphone - Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa
  • Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
  • Wide Awake - Katy Perry
  • Where Have You Been - Rihanna
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Ice Age: Continental Drift

Top movie

The movie "Ice Age: Continental Drift" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 4,494 days ago. Approximately 150 months have passed. It was the 198th day of 2012, in week 29. 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 July 16, 2012

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Monday, July 16, 2012. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Cancer. The weekend has just passed, so some people are feeling a bit down. Others are tired after partying too much.

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 "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen is at the top of the singles charts, while "Spectrum" by Florence and the Machine is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Ice Age: Continental Drift 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.

"Confession Bear" has become the latest Internet meme. Chelsea soccer star John Terry has been found not guilty of racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand. A video of Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke performing a warm-up dance before a race is being shared around online.

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 "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", "Bones", "Psych", and "16 and Pregnant". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Deus Ex: Human Revolution", "Batman: Arkham City", "Battlefield 3", and "Journey".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Backyardigans", "Johnny Test", "Glee", and "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic". Popular toys at the moment include Roboraptor, Laser Zero Gravity, the Sing-A-Ma-Jigs, and Alphie (robot).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 16, 2012, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • 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: July 16, 2012 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 16, 2012.

  • 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.
  • Rangers are demoted.

    Rangers are demoted

    Scottish club Rangers were demoted to the third division during the summer of 2012 following a debt crisis.
  • John Terry is found not guilty.

    John Terry is found not guilty

    Chelsea defender John Terry was found not guilty of racially abusing QPR's Anton Ferdinand in mid-July 2012.
  • The Internet sends Pitbull to Alaska.

    The Internet sends Pitbull to Alaska

    In July 2012, the Internet pulled a collective prank on singer Pitbull by hijacking a voting competition to send him to a Walmart in Alaska. The rapper had stated that he would visit and perform at any Walmart in the United States that got the most online votes.
  • 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 July 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.
  • This date: July 16, 2012
  • July 18, 2012: 6 people are killed after a suicide bomber attacks a bus containing Israeli tourists at the Burgas Airport in Burgas, Bulgaria.
  • July 20, 2012:
    • The Dark Knight Rises (2012) is released in cinemas.
    • The Aurora shooting occurs when 12 people are murdered at a midnight screening of the movie The Dark Knight Rises.
  • 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 7, 2012: Mumford & Sons release the song "I Will Wait".
  • 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.
Television shows

TV series on July 16, 2012

TV audiences were watching the following shows on July 16, 2012:

TV shows from July 2012.

Line of Duty
Line of Duty
The Newsroom
The Newsroom
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
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on July 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 July 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 July 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 July 16, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell

Actor
Born on July 16, 1967
He turned 45 on this day in 2012.

Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman

Actor
Born on July 16, 1971
He turned 41 on this day in 2012.

Chris Pontius

Chris Pontius

Stunt performer
Born on July 16, 1974
He turned 38 on this day in 2012.

Bobby Lashley

Bobby Lashley

Wrestler
Born on July 16, 1976
He turned 36 on this day in 2012.

Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale

Welsh soccer player
Born on July 16, 1989
He turned 23 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on July 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 July 16, 2012 was most likely conceived around October 24, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 16, 2012 is close to April 8, 2013.

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Stats for July 16, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 16, 2012:

  • 4,494 days have passed since this date.
  • 642 weeks have passed.
  • 388,285,200 seconds have passed since July 16, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 452,999,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 200,355,163,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 64,714,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,392,527 steps. That's roughly 14,841 miles.
  • 4,659,422 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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