Historical Events
Sports History
New Zealand wins inaugural Rugby Championship with a 32-16 win over South Africa in Johannesburg; undefeated All Blacks score 4 tries to 1 with Dan Carter booting 3 conversions, a penalty & dropped goal
Event of Interest
Paolo Gabriele, Pope Benedict XVI's butler, is found guilty of leaking confidential documents and is sentenced to 18 months imprisonment
- The Leeds Rhinos defeat the Warrington Wolves 26-18 to win the 2012 Super League grand final
Famous Weddings
Audra McDonald
Former "Private Practice" actress Audra McDonald (42) weds Broadway star Will Swenson (38) in Croton-on-Hudson, New York
Famous Deaths
- Chadli Bendjedid, Algerian president, dies from cancer at 83
- Raoul de Keyser, Flemish painter, dies at 82
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About October 6, 2012
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 6 months and 21 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
