What Happened on April 10, 2012

Historical Events

  • Apple Inc claims a value of $600 billion making it the largest company by market capitalization in the world

Election of Interest

Rick Santorum suspends his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination making Mitt Romney the overwhelming favourite

  • United Nations deadline for Syrian troop withdrawal passes as violence continues

Famous Deaths

  • Raymond Aubrac, French Resistance Leader, dies at 97
  • Ritchie Teeter, American drummer (The Dictators, 1976-79; Twisted Sister, 1980-81), dies of esophageal cancer at 61
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About April 10, 2012

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 12 years and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
  • UK #1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen