Historical Events
- 20 people are killed in a riot in Caracas, Venezuela
- South Africa become the top-ranked test cricket nation after defeating England
Famous Divorces
- The man known primarily for gatecrashing the White House, Tareq Salahi (42) divorces socialite Michaele Salahi (46) due to adultery, desertion and construction desertion
Famous Deaths
- Dom Mintoff, Maltese Prime Minister (1955-58, 1971-84), dies at 96
- Meles Zenawi, Ethiopian politician (President, 1991-95; Prime Minister, 1995-2012), dies from liver cancer at 57
Phyllis Diller (1917-2012)
American comedienne and actress, dies from natural causes at 95
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About August 20, 2012
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whistle - Flo Rida
#1 Song: How We Do (Party) - Rita Ora
