Historical Events
- 25 are killed and 4 wounded after an ammunition store exploded in Afyon, Turkey
- 54 people are killed and 50 injured after a firecracker factory explodes in Nadu
- Austerity measure requires Greece to increase its maximum working days to six per week
Famous Deaths
- Joe South, American singer-songwriter and guitarist ("Games People Play"; "Walk A Mile In My Shoes"), dies from heart failure at 72
2012 Highlights
About September 5, 2012
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 10 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
