What Happened on July 3, 2012

Historical Events

  • Antonio Esfandiari wins a record $18.3 million after winning the 2012 World Series of Poker $1,000,000 Buy-In
  • Truck bombing kills 25 people and wounds 40 in Diwaniyah, Iraq

Famous Deaths

  • Andy Griffith, American actor, comedian, television producer, Southern gospel singer, and writer (Andy Griffith Show, Matlock), dies from a heart attack at 86
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About July 3, 2012

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 9 months and 26 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: This Is Love - Will I Am Ft. Eva Simons