What Happened on April 4, 2012

Historical Events

  • Boris Tadić, President of Serbia, resigns

Historic Publication

German Nobel Laureate, Günter Grass, publishes controversial poem that claims Israel is plotting to wipe out Iran

  • Somalia's National Theater is struck by a suicide bomber killing ten people including the presidents of the Somali Olympic Committee and Football Federation

Famous Birthdays

  • Grumpy Cat [Tardar Sauce], American cat internet celebrity, born in Morristown, Arizona (d. 2019)

Famous Deaths

  • Claude Miller, French director and screenwriter, dies at 70
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About April 4, 2012

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 1 month and 2 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: Turn Up The Music - Chris Brown