Historical Events
Canadian Women's Open
15 year-old New Zealand golfer, Lydia Ko, becomes the youngest LPGA Tour event winner and the 1st amateur winner since 1969 by winning the Canadian Women's Open by 3 strokes from Inbee Park
- 17 villagers in Afghanistan's Kajaki district are beheaded by an unknown organization
- 36 people are killed in a bus crash in Yan'an, China
- Legionella outbreak in Quebec City, Canada, kills 8 and infects 104
Famous Weddings
- "Bridesmaids" actor Chris O'Dowd (32) weds British TV presenter Dawn Porter (33) at an intimate ceremony with family and friends in London
- "The Campaign" actress Kate Lang Johnson (28) weds musician Justin Miner at La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes, California
Famous Deaths
- A K Hangal, Indian freedom fighter and Bollywood character actor (Aaina, Sholay), dies of respiratory disease at 98
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About August 26, 2012
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
#1 Song: Bom Bom - Sam & The Womp
