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
- #1 Song: We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
- #1 Song: Turn Up The Music - Chris Brown