Historical Events
- 200,000 people are evacuated from Shanghai in anticipation of Typhoon Haikui
- 21 people are killed by a gun attack in a church in Okene, Nigeria
- Heavy rain forces 20,000 people to flee their homes in Manila, Philippines
Famous Deaths
- Judith Crist, American film critic (TV Guide, Today), dies at 90
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About August 7, 2012
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 8 months and 26 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: Spectrum - Florence & The Machine
