Historical Events
- A US jury in California finds that Samsung is guilty of patent infringement and awards over US$1 billion in damages to Apple meanwhile in a South Korea court both are found guilty of patent infringement
- Monsoon rains and floods kill 26 people in Pakistan
- Yangmingtan Bridge collapses in China killing three people
Famous Deaths
- Pauli Ellefsen, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands (1981-85), dies at 76
- Richard Evans, British diplomat, ambassador to the People's Republic of China (1984-88), dies at 84
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About August 24, 2012
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whistle - Flo Rida
#1 Song: How We Do (Party) - Rita Ora
