Historical Events
- 17th Critics' Choice Movie Awards: The Artist wins Best Film
Famous Deaths
- Bill Janklow, American politician and four-term Governor of South Dakota (Republican: 1979-87, 1995-2003), dies of brain cancer at 72
- Charles Price, American businessman and diplomat, dies at 80
- Reginald Hill, British crime author (Andrew Dalziel and Peter Pascoe novels), dies of brain cancer at 75
- Sadao Bekku, Japanese classical and film composer (Matango), dies at 89
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About January 12, 2012
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO
#1 Song: Good Feeling - Flo Rida
