Historical Events
- Palestinian suicide bomber (female) kills 7 and injures 104 (among them 9 Arabs) at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem.
Coup d'état
Pedro Carmona becomes interim President of Venezuela during the military coup against Hugo Chávez.
About April 12, 2002
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 22 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Ain't It Funny - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
- #1 Song: Unchained Melody - Gareth Gates