Historical Events
Event of Interest
Breakthrough Starshot: Scientists and internet entrepreneurs, including Yuri Milner, Stephen Hawking and Mark Zuckerberg, announce interstellar project to send robot spacecraft to Alpha Centauri
Famous Deaths
- Alan Loveday, New Zealand and British violinist, dies at 88
- Anne Jackson, American stage actress (Twice Around the Park), dies at 90
- Arnold Wesker, British playwright (Chips with Everything), dies at 83
- David Gest, American television producer, dies at 62
Died in 2016 2016 Highlights
About April 12, 2016
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 8 years and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
#1 Song: Work - 
#1 Song: I Took A Pill In Ibiza - Mike Posner
