Historical Events
- 13 people are killed in a bus accident in Jubail, Saudi Arabia
- China dispatches 1,000 fishing boats to Senkaku Islands
- Panasonic suspends operations at its three factories in China
Event of Interest
Swedish forensic scientists find no conclusive evidence of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's DNA in a torn condom
- United States and Japanese government officials agree to put a second missile defense system in Japan
Famous Deaths
- Russell E. Train, American environmentalist and administrator (EPA, WWF), dies at 92
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About September 17, 2012
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 7 months and 16 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
