Historical Events
- 14 people are killed and 7 wounded by a roadside bomb Jandol, Turkey
- 37th Toronto International Film Festival: "Silver Linings Playbook" directed by David O. Russell wins the People's Choice Award
- 8 female civilians are killed by a NATO airstrike in Laghman, Afghanistan
- 8 police officers are killed by a roadside bombing by Kurdistan Workers' Party militants in Turkey
- Anti-Japanese protesters set fire to Panasonic plant in Qingdao, China
Women's British Open
British Open Women's Golf, Royal Liverpool GC: Jiyai Shin wins her second Open title, 9 strokes ahead of fellow South Korean Inbee Park
- Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, seeks a court order to resolve a week long teachers strike
- NHL locks out its players after the expiry of the collective bargaining agreement
Famous Deaths
- John Ingle, American actor (Edward Quartermaine-General Hospital), dies from cancer at 84
- Ragnhild Alexandra [Princess Ragnhild, Mrs Lorentzen], Norwegian princess, dies of cancer at 82
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About September 16, 2012
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
#1 Song: Hall Of Fame - Script Ft. Will I Am
