Historical Events
- 8 people are killed and 12 injured by a magnitude 5.6 earthquake in South Korea
- In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne cuts the UK growth forecast for 2013 to 1.2% from the 2% forecast in the budget
Famous Deaths
- Dave Brubeck, American jazz pianist ("Take Five") and composer (Gates of Justice), dies from heart failure at 91
Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012)
Brazilian architect (Brasilia), dies from a respiratory infection at 104
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About December 5, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Diamonds - Rihanna
#1 Song: The Power Of Love - Gabrielle Aplin
