What Happened on July 15, 2012

Historical Events

  • 39 pilgrims are killed in a bus crash in Parasi, Nepal
  • A Russian Soyuz rocket with an international team launches for a mission to the International Space Station

Gangnam Style

Korean pop singer Psy releases single "Gangnam Style"; it becomes a worldwide hit, topping the charts in over 36 countries

US Senior Golf Open

US Senior Open Men's Golf, Indianwood G &CC: Englishman Roger Chapman wins by 2 strokes ahead of Bernhard Langer, Fred Funk, Corey Pavin & Tom Lehman


Famous Deaths

  • Celeste Holm, American actress (Gentleman's Agreement, All About Eve), dies at 95
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About July 15, 2012

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
  • UK #1 Song: Payphone - Maroon 5 Ft. Wiz Khalifa