Famous Deaths
- Don Carter, American pro bowler (6 x Bowler of the Year; first athlete to earn $1m in single endorsement deal [Ebonite International]), dies from pneumonia and emphysema at 85
- Frederica Sagor Maas, American playwright and screenwriter, dies at 111
- Hikaru Hayashi, Japanese pianist, conductor and composer (Onibaba), dies at 80
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About January 5, 2012
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 12 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO
- #1 Song: Paradise - Coldplay