Historical Events
- 31st NCAA Women's Basketball Championship: Baylor beats Notre Dame, 80-61; Lady Bears' second National title
- Moscow fire kills 17 migrant workers
Rock for the Rainforest
Rock for the Rainforest benefit concert held at Carnegie Hall, NYC; performers include: Sting, Elton John, James Taylor, Jennifer Hudson, Rosanne Cash, Vince Gill, Esperanza Spaulding, Bruno Mars, Bryn Terfel, and Bill Clinton
- Spanish unemployment reaches record high, youth unemployment stands at 50%
Election of Interest
US President Barack Obama officially secures Democratic presidential nomination
Famous Weddings
- Paramore guitar player Josh Farro (22) weds Jenna Rice in Tennessee
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About April 3, 2012
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 12 years and 26 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: Turn Up The Music - Chris Brown
