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What Happened on April 18, 2012

Historical Events

  • The Casoria Contemporary Art Museum in Naples begins burning artworks after cultural institution budget cuts

Famous Deaths

Dick Clark (1929-2012)

American radio and television personality (American Bandstand), dies from a heart attack at 82

  • Robert O. Ragland, American film score composer (The Thing With Two Heads), dies at 80
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About April 18, 2012

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
  • UK #1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen