Historical Events
The Avengers
"The Avengers", directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner, premieres in Los Angeles, California
- 2011 London riot looter is jailed for 11 years after starting a fire at a furniture retailer
- 8.6 magnitude earthquake and 8.2 aftershock occurs off the coast of Indonesia
Buffett Diagnosed with Cancer
Billionaire Warren Buffett is diagnosed with prostate cancer
- Prime Minister of Greece, Lucas Papademos, resigns and calls an election for May 6
- South Korean legislative elections result in the governing Saenuri Party retaining governance
Famous Deaths
- Ahmed Ben Bella, Algerian socialist revolutionary and 1st President of Algeria (1963-65), dies at 93
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About April 11, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 12 years and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
#1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
