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