Historical Events
- Gay pride events are banned for a century in Moscow
- Three members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot are jailed for two years
Famous Deaths
- Patrick Ricard, French businessman and CEO of Pernod Ricard, dies from cardiac arrest at 67
2012 Highlights
About August 17, 2012
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
