What Happened on June 12, 2008

Historical Events

Viva la Vida or Death

Coldplay release their 4th studio album " Viva la Vida or Death" (winner of 3 Grammys)

  • Ireland rejects the Lisbon Treaty in a referendum, thus putting into question the reform programme of the European Union.

Sports History

Patrick Kane receives the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year


Famous Weddings

Wayne Rooney

English footballer Wayne Rooney marries Coleen McLoughlin in Portofino, Italy

Famous Deaths

  • Derek Tapscott, Welsh footballer (b. 1932)
  • Pam Henning [Cornelia Catharina Pamela Ingenegeren], Indonesian-Dutch cabaret dancer and actress, dies at 90
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights

About June 12, 2008

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lollipop - Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major
  • UK #1 Song: Singin' In The Rain - Mint Royale