August 15, 2012, was a Wednesday. It was 12 years, 4 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
Notable events that occurred on August 15, 2012:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 15, 2012:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "The Bourne Legacy" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date occurred 4,511 days ago. Approximately 150 months have passed. It was the 228th day of 2012, in week 33. The decade was the 2010s. People who were born on August 15, 2012, are now 12 years old and belong to the Gen Alpha generation. 2012 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. We have gone through approximately 50 seasons of weather since this date.
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The date is August 15, 2012, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Leo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
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 "Heatwave" by Wiley 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 "Gossip Girl", "Glee", "Spartacus", and "Downton Abbey". 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. A photograph of US gymnast McKayla Maroney looking extremely unimpressed at the 2012 Olympic Games has become an Internet sensation. Her facial expression has sparked the creation of hundreds of memes and Photoshopped images.
Republican candidate Mitt Romney has just announced that Paul Ryan will be his vice-presidential running mate for the 2012 election. Romney will be taking on incumbent president Barack Obama in November. In soccer, Dutch striker Robin van Persie has caused drama after deciding to leave Arsenal to join rivals Manchester United. 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 "Metal Gear Solid HD Collection", "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim", "Saints Row: The Third", and "Clash of Clans". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Team Umizoomi", "Fish Hooks", and "T.U.F.F. Puppy". Children are playing with toys such as the KidiZoom Camera, the Sing-A-Ma-Jigs, Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides, and Barbie Video Girl.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 15, 2012.
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News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around August 15, 2012.
TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 15, 2012:
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Popular video games that people were playing in August 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 15, 2018, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 15.
Emperor of France Deceased
Born on August 15, 1769
He was not alive on this date.
Colombian drug lord
Born on August 15, 1943
He turned 69 on this day in 2012.
Polish fashion model Deceased
Born on August 15, 1972
She was not alive on this date.
National holidays and famous events that fall on August 15:
Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 15, 2012.
David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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