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June 1, 2012

June 1, 2012, was a Friday. It was 12 years, 6 months, and 4 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on June 1, 2012?

  • Soccer: Brendan Rodgers becomes the new manager of Liverpool.
  • Prometheus (2012) is released in cinemas.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on June 1, 2012:

  • United States: "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gitye ft Kimbra
  • United Kingdom: "We Are Young" by Fun ft Janelle Monae

The Billboard Hot 100 on June 1, 2012

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

  • Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
  • Payphone - Maroon 5 Featuring Wiz Khalifa
  • We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
  • Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
  • Wild Ones - Flo Rida Featuring Sia
Play the top singles from 2012
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2012. Let us bring you back to the days of Lorde, Carly Rae Jepsen, Swedish House Mafia, Avicii and Otto Knows.
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 1, 2012.

Facts

This date occurred 4,570 days ago. Approximately 152 months have passed. It was the 153rd day of 2012, in week 22. The decade was the 2010s. People who were born on June 1, 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. The Earth has experienced 51 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to June 1, 2012

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is June 1, 2012, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Gemini. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

In the United States, the Memorial Day weekend of 2012 has recently come and gone. To many, this means that the summer has officially started. 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 "We Are Young" by Fun ft Janelle Monae 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. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Skins", "Glee", "The Walking Dead", and "Once Upon a Time".

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. 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.

People are playing video games such as "Grand Theft Auto IV", "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D", "Batman: Arkham City", and "The Walking Dead". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Curious George", "Horrid Henry", "iCarly", and "Bubble Guppies". Children are playing with toys such as Roboraptor, Liv Dolls, Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures, and Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on June 1, 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: June 1, 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 1, 2012.

  • 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around June 1, 2012.

  • May 4, 2012:
    • The Avengers is released in cinemas.
    • Beastie Boys founder Adam Yauch (MCA) dies from cancer at the age of 47.
  • May 5, 2012:
    • Chelsea win the FA Cup after defeating Liverpool 2-1.
    • Boxing: Floyd Mayweather defeats Miguel Cotto via unanimous decision.
  • May 6, 2012: François Hollande defeats incumbent President Nicolas Sarkozy in the 2012 French presidential election.
  • May 8, 2012: Jermaine Paul wins the second season of The Voice.
  • 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.
  • This date: June 1, 2012
  • 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.
  • 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.
Television shows

Television shows in June 2012

Television shows that people were watching in June 2012:

TV shows from June 2012.

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
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in June 2012

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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

Toys in 2012

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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 1, 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 1, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on June 1.

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Actress / Model Deceased
Born on June 1, 1926
She was not alive on this date.

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

American actor
Born on June 1, 1937
He turned 75 on this day in 2012.

Ronnie Wood

Ronnie Wood

Musician
Born on June 1, 1947
He turned 65 on this day in 2012.

David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz

Serial killer
Born on June 1, 1953
He turned 59 on this day in 2012.

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum

German model
Born on June 1, 1973
She turned 39 on this day in 2012.

Markus Persson

Markus Persson

Minecraft creator
Born on June 1, 1979
He turned 33 on this day in 2012.

Tom Holland

Tom Holland

Actor
Born on June 1, 1996
He turned 16 on this day in 2012.

USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on June 1, 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 1, 2012 was most likely conceived around September 9, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on June 1, 2012 is close to February 22, 2013.

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Stats for June 1, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about June 1, 2012:

  • 4,570 days have passed since this date.
  • 652 weeks have passed.
  • 394,851,600 seconds have passed since June 1, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 460,660,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 203,743,425,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 65,808,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 33,957,238 steps. That's roughly 15,092 miles.
  • 4,738,219 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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