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August 20, 2012

August 20, 2012, was a Monday. It was 11 years and 8 months ago. 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 20, 2012:

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on August 20, 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 was 4,261 days ago. Approximately 142 months have passed. It was the 233rd 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 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 47 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 20, 2012

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Monday, August 20, 2012. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. 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 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. 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. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "True Blood", "Spartacus", "Hawaii Five-0", and "Line of Duty". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "FIFA 12", "Battlefield 3", "DayZ (mod)", and "Clash of Clans".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "LazyTown", "The Backyardigans", "Curious George", and "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic". Popular toys at the moment include the Xbox 360, Crayola Crayon Town, Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park, and Thomas and Friends toys.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 20, 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on August 20, 2012.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 20, 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 20, 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 20, 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 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 20, 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

TV series on August 20, 2012

People in August 2012 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from August 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 August 20, 2012

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

Robot and Monster
Robot and Monster
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
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 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

Were you born on August 20, 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 20, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 20.

Ron Paul

Ron Paul

US politician
Born on August 20, 1935
He turned 77 on this day in 2012.

Slobodan Milošević

Slobodan Milošević

Yugoslav and Serbian politician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1941
He was not alive on this date.

Robert Plant

Robert Plant

Musician
Born on August 20, 1948
He turned 64 on this day in 2012.

Phil Lynott

Phil Lynott

Irish musician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1949
He was not alive on this date.

Dimebag Darrell

Dimebag Darrell

Musician Deceased
Born on August 20, 1966
He was not alive on this date.

Fred Durst

Fred Durst

Singer
Born on August 20, 1970
He turned 42 on this day in 2012.

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato

Singer
Born on August 20, 1992
She turned 20 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on August 20, 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 20, 2012 was most likely conceived around November 28, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 20, 2012 is close to May 13, 2013.

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Stats for August 20, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 20, 2012:

  • 4,261 days have passed since this date.
  • 608 weeks have passed.
  • 368,150,400 seconds have passed since August 20, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 429,508,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 189,965,606,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 61,358,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 31,660,934 steps. That's roughly 14,072 miles.
  • 4,417,805 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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