What Happened on January 6, 2012

Historical Events

  • A suicide bomber blows himself up at a police station in Damascus, Syria, killing 26 people and wounding 63

Sports History

Thierry Henry re-signs for Arsenal on a two-month loan deal

Famous Deaths

  • Ellen Pence, American social activist (battered women's movement), dies from cancer at 63
  • John Celardo, American comic strip artist (Tarzan), dies at 93
  • Louise Annand-MacFarquhar, Scottish painter and filmmaker, dies at 96
  • Robert Dozier, Hollywood screenwriter, dies at 81
  • Robert Holness, South African English radio and television presenter (Blockbusters), dies at 83
  • Roger Boisjoly, American aerodynamicist (anticipated challenger disaster), dies at 73
  • W. Francis McBeth, American composer (Of Sailors and Whales), conductor, and pedagogue (Ouachita Baptist University, 1957-96), dies at 78
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About January 6, 2012

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO
  • UK #1 Song: Paradise - Coldplay