What Happened on November 6, 2012

Historical Events

  • 5 people are shot at a poultry processing plant in Fresno, California

Election of Interest

Barack Obama is re-elected as US President, defeating Republican candidate Mitt Romney

Event of Interest

Elizabeth Warren becomes the first female Senator from Massachusetts

  • Green Moon wins the Melbourne Cup race at Flemington

Election of Interest

Tammy Duckworth becomes the first disabled woman and first person born in Thailand to be elected to US Congress, representing Illinois


2012 History

Famous Deaths

  • Clive Dunn, British actor (Dad's Army, The Avengers), dies from complications following an operation at 92
  • M-16 [Ernest Mateen], American cruiserweight boxing champion, dies at 46

About November 6, 2012

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio

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