Historical Events
- 16 people are killed from flooding from heavy rain in Manilla, Philippines
- China announces that it plans to close 23 rare earth mines and up to 50 smelting companies
Famous Deaths
- Ruth Etchells, English poet and educator (Principal of St John's College Durham, 1979-88), dies at 81
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About August 8, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 8 months and 25 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
