What Happened on October 26, 2012

Historical Events

  • 41 people are killed and 50 injured by a suicide bombing of a mosque in Maymana, Afghanistan
  • 64 people are killed in West Burma after continued sectarian clashes
  • China blocks the New York Times from searches and social media in response to an investigation into Premier Wen Jiabao
  • Hurricane Sandy makes landfall in the Bahamas killing 2 people and causing over $300 million in damage

Famous Deaths

  • Alan Stretton, Australian general who managed the response to Cyclone Tracey in Darwin, dies at 90
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About October 26, 2012

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: One More Night - Maroon 5
  • UK #1 Song: Sweet Nothing - Calvin Harris/Florence Welch