Day of Week Wednesday in other languages
- If you are interested in languages then this day of the week Wednesday is called:
Dies Mercurii in Latin, Mittwoch in German, Mercredi in French, Mercoledi in Italian, Miercoles in Spanish
Zodiac Sign ♐ Sagittarius Born on this Date
- People born in the year 2012 on the 5th December have the zodiac sign Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the ninth astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation Sagittarius. The symbol of the archer is based on the centaur Chiron, who mentored Achilles in archery. Also known as the Archer, Sagittarius is represented by the symbol of an arrow.
Just as the celestial Archer draws its bow and shoots arrows into the heavens, so the Sagittarian looks to the skies and shoots their ideas into the distance. often hitting the target full on. Passionate impulsive individuals who are able to bend and bow according to the situation or the company they are with. Open and friendly, a Sagittarian comes across as an easy-going person with a genial, expansive character.
People of this sign are popular among their peers. Socially outgoing, they enjoy attention and become easily the life and soul of the party. Sagittarius has a huge appetite for the vital life force which keeps them occupied with travel, exploration, and experiencing all life has to offer, both physically and intellectually. No wonder this sign is known as the traveler of the Zodiac, never happier than when on the road or just roaming in the great outdoors.
Physically, Sagittarians need to keep active and thrive on sport - they are just as happy to compete individually as to join team games. Intellectually, the sign is associated with wisdom and philosophy. Life is the university of Sagittarius. Having a strong sense of reason and fair play are the marks of their integrity.
December 5th Famous Deaths for 2012
- » Sammy Arena, American singer (b. 1931)
- » Dave Brubeck, American pianist and composer (b. 1920)
- » Geoffrey Clatworthy, New Zealand activist (b. 1939)
- » Eduardo J. Corso, Uruguayan lawyer and journalist (b. 1920)
- » Michael A. Gorman, American lieutenant and politician (b. 1950)
- » Nakamura Kanzaburō XVIII, Japanese actor (b. 1955)
- » Sarah Kirsch (musician) Sarah Kirsch, American singer and guitarist (Fuel (hardcore band) Fuel, Pinhead Gunpowder, and Fifteen (band) Fifteen) (b. 1970)
- » Elisabeth Murdoch (philanthropist) known as Elisabeth Murdoch, Australian philanthropist (b. 1909)
- » Oscar Niemeyer, Brazilian architect, designed the United Nations Headquarters and Cathedral of Brasília (b. 1907)
- » Yves Niaré, French shot putter (b. 1977)
- » Ignatius IV of Antioch, Syrian patriarch (b. 1920)
- » Doug Smith (footballer born 1937) or Doug Smith, Scottish footballer (b. 1937)
December 5th Holidays in History
- » Christian Feast Day:
- » Saint Abercius named Abercius
- » Clement of Alexandria (Calendar of saints (Episcopal Church in the United States of America) or Episcopal Church in the United States of America)
- » Sabbas the Sanctified
- » December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- » Ninja Burger Day of the Ninja e.g Day of the Ninja (Holiday Unofficial holidays e.g Unofficial)
- » Discovery Day Hispaniola e.g Discovery Day (Haiti and Dominican Republic)
- » Roman festivals e.g Faunalia, in honor of Faunus (Roman Empire)
- » UNRIC UN international days and observances or International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (International observances e.g International)
- » Nicholas of Myra named Saint Nicholas Eve (Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Hungary, Romania, Poland and the United Kingdom or UK)
- » Krampusnacht (Austria)
If you were born on this day of the week in the year 2012 then you would be 12 years old today. If you decided to start collecting one dollar every day at the age 10 then you would have accumulated $730 today.