Historical Events
- 12 people are killed and 59 injured after a gunman opens fire at a Dark Knight movie premier in Aurora, Colorado,
- 21 people are killed and 29 injured in a bus accident in Nayarit, Mexico
Famous Divorces
- "Game of Thrones" actress Lena Headey (38) divorces musician Peter Loughran due to irreconcilable differences
Famous Deaths
- Dorothy Germain Porter, American golfer (US Curtis Cup winning captain 1966), dies at 88
- Simon Ward, English actor, dies at 70
- Sir Alastair Burnet [James William Alexander Burnet], British journalist and broadcaster (News at Ten), dies at 84
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About July 20, 2012
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 9 months and 9 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
