July 12, 2013

July 12, 2013, was a Friday. It was 11 years, 4 months, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 12, 2013:

United States: "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke
United Kingdom: "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 12, 2013

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

Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
Get Lucky - Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell Williams
Radioactive - Imagine Dragons
Cruise - Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly
We Can't Stop - Miley Cyrus

Play the top songs from 2013
A Spotify playlist of hit songs from 2013. Take a trip back to the peak days of Macklemore, Robin Thicke, Imagine Dragons and Avicii.

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Despicable Me 2" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 4,150 days ago. Approximately 138 months have passed. It was the 193rd day of 2013, in week 28. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 11 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. We have gone through approximately 46 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to July 12, 2013

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Friday, July 12, 2013. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

The summer of 2013 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. The song "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie Despicable Me 2 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. It's 2013, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Macklemore, Robin Thicke, Imagine Dragons and Bruno Mars.

A social networking website called Vine is extremely popular at the moment. Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden has just revealed to the public that American intelligence agencies have been running a widespread global surveillance programme called PRISM. In Florida, George Zimmerman is facing murder charges for the shooting of Trayvon Martin.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Gia Allemand, Lisa Robin Kelly, Lee Thompson Young, and Paul Walker would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Big Bang Theory", "Sons of Anarchy", "Nashville", and "Arrow". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "FIFA 13", "Call of Duty: Black Ops II", "Metro: Last Light", and "Dota 2".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "LazyTown", "The Backyardigans", "Horrid Henry", and "Lab Rats: Bionic Island". Popular toys at the moment include My Own Leaptop, Dance Star Mickey, Thomas and Friends toys, and LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple.

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 12, 2013, will have the star sign Cancer.
Zodiac Element: Water.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2013 was the year of the Snake (Yin Earth).
The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
Native American Zodiac: July 12, 2013 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, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 12, 2013.

Morsi is overthrown
On July 3rd, 2013, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi was overthrown by the Egyptian military.
"So wake me up when it's all over."
On June 17th, 2013, Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii released his hit single "Wake Me Up".
George Zimmerman's trial
The trial of George Zimmerman for the murder of Trayvon Martin took place in June and July of 2013. Zimmerman was acquitted of the crime on July 13th, 2013. The trial proved to be highly controversial, as it brought the topic of racism in America to the fore.
Whistleblower Edward Snowden reveals the existence of PRISM
On June 5th, 2013, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA was running a widespread global surveillance program called PRISM. In the months that followed, the topics of PRISM and the NSA received widespread media attention.
Vine
A video-hosting service called "Vine" became huge in 2013. The website gave users the ability to upload short video clips that looped.
Daft Punk - "Get Lucky"
The song "Get Lucky" by Daft Punk (featuring Pharrell Williams) won a Grammy for 2013's Record of the Year.
2013 in music
Popular music artists in 2013 included Macklemore, will.i.am, Swedish House Mafia, Justin Timberlake, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Drake, Pink, Imagine Dragons, Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Avicii and Lorde.
Who were the best NBA players in 2013?
The best NBA players in 2013 were as follows: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Blake Griffin, Marc Gasol, Tony Parker, Russell Westbrook, David Lee, Paul George, Dwight Howard, Dwyane Wade and James Harden.
Time Person of the Year 2013
The newly-elected Pope Francis was named Time Person of the Year 2013.
Mila Kunis
Actress Mila Kunis was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2013.
Best soccer players in the world
In 2013, the best soccer players were Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Franck Ribéry, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Neymar, Andrés Iniesta, Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben, Gareth Bale and Andrea Pirlo.
2013 in movies
Popular movies in 2013 included Frozen, Iron Man 3, The Conjuring, 12 Years A Slave, Despicable Me 2, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Fast & Furious 6, Monsters University, Gravity, Pacific Rim, Man of Steel, World War Z and Thor: The Dark World.
12 Years a Slave
The movie "12 Years a Slave" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2013.
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 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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What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to July 12, 2013.

June 12, 2013: South Korean boy group BTS release their debut single "2 Cool 4 Skool".
June 14, 2013:
• The game "The Last of Us" is released on the PlayStation 3.
• Immaculate Basil (27) goes missing in Fort St. James, Canada.
June 17, 2013: The song "Wake Me Up" is released by Swedish DJ and music producer Avicii.
June 18, 2013:
• Danielle Bradbery wins the fourth season of The Voice.
• Russia bans same-sex couples from adopting children.
June 19, 2013: The Sopranos star James Gandolfini is found dead in Rome, Italy.
June 20, 2013: The Miami Heat win the 2013 NBA Finals after they defeat the San Antonio Spurs 4-3.
June 21, 2013: The movie World War Z (2013) is released.
June 23, 2013: American whistleblower Edward Snowden lands in Russia.
June 24, 2013: Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is found guilty of paying an underage prostitute.
June 25, 2013: Soccer: Carlo Ancelotti becomes the new manager of Real Madrid.
June 26, 2013:
• NFL player Aaron Hernandez is charged with murder.
• 35 people are killed in riots in Shanshan County, in the autonomous region of Xinjiang, China.
June 27, 2013: Labor leader Kevin Rudd becomes the new Prime Minister of Australia after defeating Julia Gillard in a leadership contest.
June 30, 2013:
• Protesters in Egypt begin to call for the resignation of President Mohamed Morsi.
• 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots are killed by a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona.
July 1, 2013:
• Soccer: David Moyes becomes the new manager of Manchester United.
• The original founders of social networking website Bebo re-purchase the company for $1 million.
July 2, 2013: Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona files for bankruptcy.
July 3, 2013:
• The President of Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, is removed from power.
• The animated comedy film "Despicable Me 2" is released.
July 5, 2013: The song "Burn" is released by Ellie Goulding.
July 11, 2013: The first episode of "Orange Is The New Black" is released.
This date: July 12, 2013
July 13, 2013:
• George Zimmerman is found not guilty of murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
• Glee actor Cory Monteith dies after a drug overdose.
July 16, 2013: YouTuber Talia Joy Castellano dies from cancer at the age of 13.
July 18, 2013: The Government of Detroit files for bankruptcy.
July 22, 2013:
• Catherine Middleton gives birth to Prince George.
• Embattled actress Amanda Bynes is put under a "mental health hold" after she starts a fire in the driveway of a house in Thousand Oaks, California.
July 23, 2013: Former Democratic congressman Anthony Weiner is caught up in a second "sexting scandal" while running in the New York City mayoral race.
July 24, 2013: 78 people are killed after a high-speed train derails in the north-west of Spain.
July 30, 2013: US whistleblower Bradley Manning is found guilty of 17 charges under the Espionage Act.
August 1, 2013: Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is convicted of tax-fraud.
August 5, 2013: The series finale of the British teen drama "Skins" is aired on television.
August 7, 2013:
• The comedy film We're the Millers (2013) is released in cinemas.
• Social Network "Bebo" is closed down.
August 9, 2013: Brandon Lawson (26) goes missing in Bronte, Texas.

TV series on July 12, 2013

TV audiences were watching the following shows on July 12, 2013:

Orange Is the New Black

The Fall

Hannibal

Broadchurch

Vikings

House of Cards

The Americans

Catfish: The TV Show

Arrow

Chicago Fire

Nashville

Elementary

Kids TV shows on July 12, 2013

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2013:

Sam & Cat

Dog with a Blog

Robot and Monster

Gravity Falls

Doc McStuffins

Lab Rats: Bionic Island

Austin & Ally

Jessie

Teen Wolf

Jake and the Never Land Pirates

Bubble Guppies

Popular toys and games in 2013

Toys and games that were popular in 2013:

Rainbow Loom

The Avengers toys

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser

The Wii U

UNO Roboto

HEXBUG Nano Hive

Little People Zoo Talkers

Lalaloopsy Silly Hair

LEGO NINJAGO Fire Temple

Monster High dolls

Laugh & Learn Dance & Play Puppy

Elefun Busy Ball Popper

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in July 2013.

Dota 2

The Last of Us

Metro: Last Light

BioShock Infinite

Tomb Raider

Aliens: Colonial Marines

Dead Space 3

DmC: Devil May Cry

Far Cry 3

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Halo 4

Dishonored

Were you born on July 12, 2013?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2013.

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 12, 2019, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 12.

Bill Cosby

Actor
Born on July 12, 1937
He turned 76 on this day in 2013.

Richard Simmons

Actor Deceased
Born on July 12, 1948
He turned 65 on this day in 2013.

Brock Lesnar

Wrestler
Born on July 12, 1977
He turned 36 on this day in 2013.

Michelle Rodriguez

Actress
Born on July 12, 1978
She turned 35 on this day in 2013.

Topher Grace

Actor
Born on July 12, 1978
He turned 35 on this day in 2013.

Gareth Gates

Singer
Born on July 12, 1984
He turned 29 on this day in 2013.

Erik Per Sullivan

Actor
Born on July 12, 1991
He turned 22 on this day in 2013.

Luke Shaw

Soccer player
Born on July 12, 1995
He turned 18 on this day in 2013.

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on July 12:

Battle of the Boyne (Orangeman's Day)

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on July 12, 2013.

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

Note: These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

A baby that was born on July 12, 2013 was most likely conceived around October 19, 2012.
The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 12, 2013 is close to April 4, 2014.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 12, 2013:

4,150 days have passed since this date.
592 weeks have passed.
358,563,600 seconds have passed since July 12, 2013.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 418,324,200 times.
Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 185,018,817,600 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 59,760,600 times.
You have taken approximately 30,836,470 steps. That's roughly 13,705 miles.
4,302,763 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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Top songs

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 12, 2013

Top movie at the box office

Facts

Take me back to July 12, 2013

Zodiac

News, nostalgia, and fads

Morsi is overthrown

"So wake me up when it's all over."

George Zimmerman's trial

Whistleblower Edward Snowden reveals the existence of PRISM

Vine

Daft Punk - "Get Lucky"

2013 in music

Who were the best NBA players in 2013?

Time Person of the Year 2013

Mila Kunis

Best soccer players in the world

2013 in movies

12 Years a Slave

Video rental stores are closing down

DVD sales are plummeting