Historical Events
- A ceasefire in the 2011-2012 Syrian uprising comes into effect
- Bodleian, Oxford University and Vatican libraries announce over 1.5 million pages of ancient texts will be made available across the internet
- Civilian rule in Mali is returned after Dioncounda Traore is sworn in as interim president
Famous Deaths
- Andrew Love, American saxophonist (The Memphis Horns), dies of Alzheimer's disease at 70
- George Mesterhazy, Hungarian-American jazz pianist, and arranger, dies at 56
About April 12, 2012
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
#1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
