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July 12, 2020

July 12, 2020, was a Sunday. It was 4 years, 4 months, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on July 12, 2020?

  • Actress Kelly Preston dies from breast cancer at the age of 57.
  • MMA: Kamaru Usman defeats Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on July 12, 2020:

  • United States: "Rockstar" by DaBaby
  • United Kingdom: "Savage Love (Laxed Siren Beat)" by Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 12, 2020

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

  • Rockstar - DaBaby Featuring Roddy Ricch
  • Whats Poppin - Jack Harlow Featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez & Lil Wayne
  • Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
  • Savage - Megan Thee Stallion
  • Roses - SAINt JHN
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The Empire Strikes Back

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Empire Strikes Back" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 1,593 days ago. Approximately 53 months have passed. It was the 194th day of 2020, in week 28. The decade was the 2020s. A child born on this day is 4 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2020 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 18 seasons of weather since this date.

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Discussion about this date:

Fiagro

I remember this day very well for some reason, as my girlfriend and I were sitting at the kitchen table discussing Jada Pinkett Smith's recent admission that she had become involved in an "entanglement". Will lets her walk all over him.
Posted on May 3, 2022 11:38


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Take me back to July 12, 2020

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Sunday, July 12, 2020. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.

The summer of 2020 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 "Rockstar" by DaBaby is at the top of the singles charts, while "Savage Love (Laxed Siren Beat)" by Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo is the number-one song in the UK. Donald Trump is the President of the United States, and the movie The Empire Strikes Back is at the top of the box office.

Boris Johnson is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Many countries and US states have come out of their Covid-19 lockdowns. However, restrictions remain and many people are still working from home. Governments across the world are now focusing their efforts on trying to live with the virus. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Herman Cain, Chadwick Boseman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Conchata Ferrell would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Westworld", "Derry Girls", "You", and "The Mandalorian". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Devil May Cry 5", "Telling Lies", "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare", and "Resident Evil 3 (Remake)". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Peppa Pig", "Elena of Avalor", "The Casagrandes", and "The Owl House".

Popular toys at the moment include the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 12, 2020, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2020 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 12, 2020 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 12, 2020.

  • Jack Charlton passes away.

    Jack Charlton passes away

    On July 10th, 2020, English football legend Jack Charlton died at the age of 85.
  • Entanglement.

    Entanglement

    It was around this time that actress Jada Pinkett Smith admitted to her husband, Will Smith, that she had an affair with singer August Alsina. Her admission, which she described as an "entanglement", occurred during a televised interview with her husband. In the aftermath, social media users expressed their sympathy for Will.
  • Naya Rivera is missing.

    Naya Rivera is missing

    On July 8th, 2020, Glee actress Naya Rivera was declared a missing person after her 4-year-old son Josey was found alone on a boat in Lake Piru, California.
  • Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19.

    Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19

    Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for the coronavirus in July 2020. The announcement raised eyebrows due to Bolsonaro's "relaxed" stance on the pandemic.
  • President Kanye West?

    President Kanye West?

    On July 4th, 2020, rapper Kanye West announced his intention to run in the 2020 US presidential election.
  • Black Lives Matter protests.

    Black Lives Matter protests

    By this stage, protests over the police killing of George Floyd had spread from Minneapolis to every major city across the United States. Protests in support of the BLM movement also sprung up in other countries.
  • Black profile pictures.

    Black profile pictures

    Internet users were changing their social media profile photos to black in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
  • Countries begin to reopen from their COVID-19 lockdowns.

    Countries begin to reopen from their COVID-19 lockdowns

    During this period, countries were reopening after their initial COVID-19 lockdowns. Sporting events began to return, and unessential businesses started to reopen. Restrictions remained in place in many countries and US states as policymakers focused their efforts on trying to live with the virus. These restrictions included mask mandates and bans on public gatherings.
  • 2020 in movies.

    2020 in movies

    The movie industry was hit hard by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. Because movie theaters were temporarily closed in a lot of countries, many films had their release dates postponed. Movies that were released despite the pandemic included Bad Boys for Life, Tenet, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Dolittle.
  • Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

    Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

    Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were named Time Persons of the Year in 2020 after they defeated incumbent US President Donald Trump.
  • Record of the Year.

    Record of the Year

    The song "Everything I Wanted" by Billie Eilish won a Grammy for 2020's Record of the Year.
  • Nomadland.

    Nomadland

    The film "Nomadland" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020.
  • 2020 in music.

    2020 in music

    The music charts in 2020 were dominated by The Weeknd, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch, Dua Lipa, DaBaby, Harry Styles, Future, Billie Eilish, and Maroon 5.
  • Best NBA players.

    Best NBA players

    The best NBA players in 2020 were Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, Paul George, Nikola Jokic, Stephen Curry, and Damian Lillard.

Personality traits

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on July 12, 2020.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to July 12, 2020.

  • June 12, 2020: The film "The King of Staten Island" is released.
  • June 15, 2020: A skirmish between Indian and Chinese troops at the Galwan Valley leads to multiple deaths on both sides.
  • June 17, 2020:
    • The Premier League resumes after being halted for three months because of Covid-19.
    • Actor Danny Masterson, who portrayed Hyde in "That '70s Show", is charged in connection with three rape allegations.
    • Machine Gun Kelly confirms that he is dating actress Megan Fox.
  • June 19, 2020: The game "The Last of Us Part II" is released.
  • June 20, 2020: Only 6,200 people attend Donald Trump's re-election rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma - despite the campaign stating that one million had registered.
  • June 21, 2020: The Undertaker retires from wrestling.
  • June 25, 2020: Soccer: Liverpool win their first Premier League title in 30 years after challengers Manchester City are beaten 2-1 by Chelsea.
  • June 26, 2020:
    • Coronavirus: Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders all bars to close amidst rising cases.
    • Irish politics: Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party agree to form a coalition government.
    • Gaming: Dr. Disrespect is banned from Twitch.
    • Coronavirus: South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency.
    • South Korean girl group Blackpink release their single "How You Like That".
  • June 27, 2020: Fianna Fail leader Micheál Martin becomes the new Taoiseach of Ireland.
  • June 29, 2020:
    • The Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo, pleads guilty to 13 counts of first-degree murder.
    • India bans TikTok.
    • Glass Animals release the song "Heat Waves".
  • July 1, 2020: The European Union opens its borders to a number of countries after months of COVID-19 restrictions.
  • July 2, 2020:
    • Coronavirus: Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders Texans in most counties to wear masks in public.
    • Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is arrested by the FBI.
  • July 3, 2020: Pop Smoke's album "Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon" is posthumously released five months after his death.
  • July 4, 2020: Rapper Kanye West announces that he will be running in the 2020 US presidential election.
  • July 7, 2020:
    • The Trump administration sends formal notice of US withdrawal from the World Health Organization.
    • Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for the coronavirus.
  • July 8, 2020: Glee actress Naya Rivera is declared as a missing person after her 4-year-old son is found alone on a boat in Lake Piru.
  • July 10, 2020:
    • Entanglement: Jada Pinkett Smith admits that she cheated on Will Smith with singer August Alsina.
    • English footballer and manager Jack Charlton passes away at the age of 85.
  • This date: July 12, 2020
  • July 13, 2020:
    • The body of missing Glee actress Naya Rivera is found in Lake Piru in California.
    • Soccer: Manchester City overturns its ban from European competitions.
  • July 14, 2020: Nick Cannon is fired by ViacomCBS for making racist and anti-Semitic remarks.
  • July 15, 2020: Multiple Twitter accounts belonging to politicians and celebrities are hacked in order to promote a Bitcoin scam.
  • July 16, 2020:
    • Buzzfeed leaks comments from former employees of Ellen DeGeneres, who claim that she created a toxic workplace environment.
    • MMA fighter Khamzat Chimaev makes his UFC debut.
  • July 17, 2020:
    • India reimposes a lockdown as coronavirus cases reach one million.
    • US congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis dies from pancreatic cancer at the age of 80.
    • The video game "Ghost of Tsushima" is released.
  • July 20, 2020:
    • Rapper Kanye West breaks down and cries during an anti-abortion rant at his first presidential campaign rally.
    • Rapper Nicki Minaj announces that she is expecting her first child.
    • Soccer: The 2020 Ballon d'Or ceremony is cancelled due to the pandemic.
  • July 24, 2020: Taylor Swift releases the album "Folklore".
  • July 25, 2020: Billionaire Elon Musk receives backlash after tweeting that "pronouns suck".
  • July 30, 2020:
    • US Republican activist and businessman Herman Cain dies from Covid-19 at the age of 74.
    • The 2019-2020 NBA season is restarted 5 months after it had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • August 1, 2020:
    • Soccer: Arsenal win the FA Cup after beating Chelsea 2-1.
    • The cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) is released.
  • August 2, 2020: South Africa reaches 500,000 cases of COVID-19.
  • August 3, 2020:
    • President Trump threatens to ban TikTok.
    • Former Spanish King Juan Carlos announces that he will be going into exile following revelations of his improper ties to business deals in Saudi Arabia.
    • Northern Ireland politician John Hume passes away at the age of 83.
  • August 4, 2020: Over 220 people are killed when an explosion caused by unsafely stored ammonium nitrate occurs in Beirut, Lebanon.
  • August 7, 2020: Rapper Cardi B releases the single "WAP".
  • August 9, 2020:
    • Brazil reaches 100,000 deaths from COVID-19.
    • Farmers in India begin protesting against the three farm acts.
  • August 11, 2020:
    • Russia announces that it has approved the world's first Covid-19 vaccine.
    • Democratic Party nominee Joe Biden selects California Senator Kemala Harris as his running mate for the 2020 US presidential election.
Television shows

TV series on July 12, 2020

TV audiences were watching the following shows on July 12, 2020:

The Witcher
The Witcher
The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian
The Boys
The Boys
Euphoria
Euphoria
After Life
After Life
Narcos: Mexico
Narcos: Mexico
You
You
Yellowstone
Yellowstone
Succession
Succession
Ex on the Beach
Ex on the Beach
Killing Eve
Killing Eve
Barry
Barry
Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on July 12, 2020

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2020:

Danger Force
Danger Force
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
It's Pony
It's Pony

The Owl House
The Owl House
The Adventures of Paddington
The Adventures of Paddington
The Casagrandes
The Casagrandes
Sydney to the Max
Sydney to the Max
Butterbean's Café
Butterbean's Café
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Big City Greens
Big City Greens
Raven's Home
Raven's Home
Toys

Popular toys and games in 2020

Toys and games that were popular in 2020:

The Xbox One
The Xbox One
The PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in July 2020.

The Last of Us Part II 2020
The Last of Us Part II
Final Fantasy VII Remake 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Resident Evil 3 (Remake) 2020
Resident Evil 3 (Remake)
DOOM Eternal 2020
DOOM Eternal
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2020
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Call of Duty: Warzone 2020
Call of Duty: Warzone
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2019
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Pokémon Sword and Shield 2019
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Death Stranding 2019
Death Stranding
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
FIFA 20 2019
FIFA 20
Borderlands 3 2019
Borderlands 3
Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby

Actor
Born on July 12, 1937
He turned 83 on this day in 2020.

Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons

Actor Deceased
Born on July 12, 1948
He turned 72 on this day in 2020.

Brock Lesnar

Brock Lesnar

Wrestler
Born on July 12, 1977
He turned 43 on this day in 2020.

Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez

Actress
Born on July 12, 1978
She turned 42 on this day in 2020.

Topher Grace

Topher Grace

Actor
Born on July 12, 1978
He turned 42 on this day in 2020.

Gareth Gates

Gareth Gates

Singer
Born on July 12, 1984
He turned 36 on this day in 2020.

Erik Per Sullivan

Erik Per Sullivan

Actor
Born on July 12, 1991
He turned 29 on this day in 2020.

Luke Shaw

Luke Shaw

Soccer player
Born on July 12, 1995
He turned 25 on this day in 2020.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on July 12:

USA

US President

Donald Trump was the President of the United States on July 12, 2020.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Micheál Martin was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on July 12, 2020 was most likely conceived around October 20, 2019.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 12, 2020 is close to April 4, 2021.

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Stats for July 12, 2020

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 12, 2020:

  • One day has passed since this date.
  • 227 weeks have passed.
  • 137,638,800 seconds have passed since July 12, 2020.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 160,578,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 71,021,620,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 22,939,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 11,836,937 steps. That's roughly 5,261 miles.
  • 1,651,666 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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