Historical Events
- Al-Qaeda militants kill 14 people in an attack in Aden, Yemen
- NATO air strikes kill at least 13 militants in Afghanistan
Famous Weddings
- "Melrose Place" actor Grant Show (50) weds "The Campaign" actress and former ballet dancer Katherine LaNasa (45) at The Oak Grove at Ribbit Tree & Plant Nursery in Topanga, California
- Former "Martin and Everybody Hates Chris" actress Tichina Arnold (43) weds Rico Hines in Honolulu, Hawaii
Famous Deaths
- Scott McKenzie, American singer, dies at 73
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About August 18, 2012
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 8 months and 15 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
