Historical Events
- Gay pride events are banned for a century in Moscow
- Three members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot are jailed for two years
Famous Deaths
- Patrick Ricard, French businessman and CEO of Pernod Ricard, dies from cardiac arrest at 67
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About August 17, 2012
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
#1 Song: Heatwave - Wiley Ft. Ms D
