2012 during the Syrian Civil War. It began on 15 July 2012 in what is now Syria and lasted until 4 August 2012 (about 20 days). The setting was Damascus. It was part of Rif Dimashq Governorate campaign. Those involved included Ba'athist Syria, Free Syrian Army, Ahrar al-Sham and Al-Nusra Front.
Before and after
- 24 June 2012Lonesome George, the last Pinta Island tortoise, dies
- 26 June 2012Discovery of Styx
- 28 June 2012Doudna and Charpentier publish CRISPR gene editing
- 5 July 2012Construction of The Shard
- from 15 July 2012 to 4 August 2012Battle of Damascus
- from 19 July 2012 to 22 December 2016Battle of Aleppo
- 2 August 2012Release of Clash of Clans
- 6 August 2012Curiosity lands in Gale crater
- 16 August 2012Marikana miners' strike
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