Historical Events
- 25 are killed and 4 wounded after an ammunition store exploded in Afyon, Turkey
- 54 people are killed and 50 injured after a firecracker factory explodes in Nadu
- Austerity measure requires Greece to increase its maximum working days to six per week
Famous Deaths
- Joe South [Souter], American Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist ("Games People Play"; "Walk A Mile In My Shoes"; "Rose Garden"), dies of heart failure at 72
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About September 5, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 7 months and 28 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: Wings - Little Mix
