Historical Events
The Dark Knight Rises
"The Dark Knight Rises", directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway, premieres in New York
Famous Divorces
Russell Brand & Katy Perry
British actor-comedian Russell Brand (36) divorces American pop star Katy Perry (27) due to irreconcilable differences a year after the fairy-tale wedding in India
Famous Deaths
- Bob Babbitt [Kreinar], Hungarian-American bassist (The Funk Brothers), dies of brain cancer at 74
- Jon Lord, English keyboardist and composer (Deep Purple - "Smoke On The Water"; Whitesnake), dies from a pulmonary embolism at 71
- Kitty Wells [Ellen Deason], American country singer ("It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels"), dies from complications after a stroke at 92
2012 Highlights
About July 16, 2012
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 8 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