What Happened on July 7, 2012

Historical Events

  • Floods in the Krasnodar region, Russia, kill 140 people

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Serena Williams beats Agnieszka Radwańska of Poland 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to win her 5th Wimbledon singles crown; 5 hours later teams with sister Venus to win doubles title

Famous Weddings

  • "The Office" Ellie Kemper (32) weds former "Conan O'Brien" writer Michael Koman at the Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church in New York City

Louis Theroux

Documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux (42) weds TV director Nancy Strang (37)


Famous Deaths

  • Leon Schlumpf, Swiss politician, President Swiss Federal Council (1984), dies at 87
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About July 7, 2012

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 9 months and 21 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