Historical Events
Election of Interest
Enrique Pena Nieto of the Institutional Revolutionary Party is elected President of Mexico after a recount following irregularities
Event of Interest
Former Argentine president and dictator Jorge Rafael Videla is sentenced to 50 years imprisonment for the abduction of about 400 babies born to political prisoners
- Harness racing trainer/driver Dave Palone sets a new North American record for wins when he drives Herculotte Hanover to the winner's circle for his 15,181st career victory
- South Korea announce plans to begin "scientific' whaling of minke whales
- The Shard, the tallest building in Europe, is opened in London, at 309.6 metres (1,016 ft)
About July 5, 2012
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 9 months and 23 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: This Is Love - Will I Am Ft. Eva Simons
