What Happened on June 29, 2012

Historical Events

  • 15,000 Japanese anti-nuclear protesters blockade the Japanese Prime Minister's office in Tokyo
  • 16 Naxalite Maoist insurgents in India are killed by police
  • Three bombs in Balid, Iraq, kill 6 people and injure 45

Famous Divorces

Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise

Actress Katie Holmes (33) divorces American film actor and producer Tom Cruise (50) allegedly due to disagreement about their religious beliefs and the raising of their daughter Suri, after 5 years of marriage

Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About June 29, 2012

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 9 months and 28 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: Payphone - Maroon 5 Ft. Wiz Khalifa