Historical Events
- Japan announces that it will phase out nuclear energy by the 2030s
Famous Weddings
- "The Black Keys" drummer Patrick Carney (32) weds Emily Ward in Nashville, Tennessee
Annie Lennox
British "Eurythmics" singer Annie Lennox (57) weds Harvard-educated gynecologist Mitch Besser (57) on a private boat on the Thames River in London
Famous Deaths
- George Hurst, British conductor (BBC Northern Orchestra. 1958-68; Bournemouth Sinfonietta. 1968-74), and educator, dies at 86
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About September 15, 2012
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whistle - Flo Rida
#1 Song: Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself) - Ne-Yo
