Historical Events
- 100 people are killed and 350 injured after a wave of attacks across Iraq
- 17 people are killed and at least 40 injured after two car bombs explode in Aleppo, Syria
- Armenia wins the 40th FIDE Chess Olympiad
US Open Women's Tennis
US Open Women's Tennis: Serena Williams wins her 4th US title; beats Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 2-6, 7-5
Famous Weddings
Ryan Reynolds
"Gossip Girl" actress Blake Lively (25) weds "Green Lantern" actor Ryan Reynolds (35) at Boone Hall in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Ron Taylor, Australian shark expert and cinematographer, dies from myeloid leukemia at 78
- Verghese Kurien, Indian engineer (billion-litre idea), dies from kidney failure at 90
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About September 9, 2012
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 7 months and 24 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
