Historical Events
- 14 people are killed after a bomb explosion at Pakistan's Orakzai Agency
- 24 people are killed after a ferry sinks off the coast of Zanzibar
- 6 Israeli tourists are killed and 30 injured after a bomb explodes on a tourist bus at Burgas Airport, Bulgaria
Appointment of Interest
Kim Jong-un is officially appointed Supreme Leader of North Korea and given the rank of Marshal in the Korean People's Army
- Syrian suicide bombing kills three high profile government officials, including Syria's Minister of Defence
- Violence across Syria results in 97 deaths
Famous Divorces
Famous Deaths
- Rajesh Khanna, Indian Bollywood actor officially titled "The First Superstar of Indian cinema", dies of kidney problems at 69
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About July 18, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 9 months and 10 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
