What Happened on April 19, 2012

Famous Deaths

  • Greg Ham, Australian rock saxophonist and flutist (Men At Work - "Who Can It Be Now"), dies under mysterious circumstances at 58
  • Levon Helm, American drummer and singer (The Band - "Up On Cripple Creek"; "The Weight"), and actor (Coal Miner's Daughter; The Right Stuff), dies from throat cancer at 71
  • Valeri Vasiliev, Soviet ice hockey defenceman (2x Olympic gold, dies at 62
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About April 19, 2012

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 12 years and 5 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