Historical Events
Nobel Prize
Robert Lefkowitz and Brian Kobilka win the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for work on G protein-coupled receptors
Famous Deaths
- Alex Karras, American NFL player, dies from kidney failure at 77
- Kyaw Zaw, Burmese politician and soldier, dies at 92
- Sam Gibbons, American politician (Rep-D-FL, 1963-97), dies at 92
2012 Highlights
About October 10, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: One More Night - Maroon 5
#1 Song: Diamonds - Rihanna