What Happened on February 12, 2012

Historical Events

Grammy Awards

54th Grammy Awards: "Rolling In The Deep" by Adele;, Bon Iver win

  • 65th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs): "The Artist" Best Film, Michel Hazanavicius Best Director
  • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow is re-elected President of Turkmenistan with 97% of the vote
  • Zambia defeat Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in the Africa Cup of Nations

Famous Deaths

  • David Kelly, Irish actor (Grandpa Joe-Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Fawlty Towers), dies of pneumonia and lung cancer at 82
  • John Severin, American comic book artist, dies at 90
  • Marty Allen, American comedian (Allen & Rossi "Hello Dere"), dies at 95
  • Zina Bethune, American actress, dies from hit and run at 66
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About February 12, 2012

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson
  • UK #1 Song: Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Ft. Kimbra