Historical Events
- 3 NATO soldiers and 16 Afghan police are killed by a suicide bombing in Khost, Afghanistan
- 36 people are killed in a ferry collision in Hong Kong
- California becomes the first US state to ban conversion therapy for minors
Famous Deaths
- Eric J. Hobsbawm, British Marxist historian, dies from pneumonia at 95
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About October 1, 2012
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: One More Night - Maroon 5
- #1 Song: Gangnam Style - Psy