Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

What Happened on September 11, 2012

Historical Events

  • 29 people are killed and 11 injured after a bus runs off a mountain highway in Nepal
  • 50 Al-Shabaab fighters are killed in conflict with the Somali National Army
  • Japan nationalizes three of the disputed Senkaku Islands
  • The US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, is stormed, looted and burned down, killing five people, including the US ambassador
  • The US is warned by Moody's that its AAA credit rating is at risk if lawmakers fail to produce a long-term debt reduction plan

Famous Deaths

  • Sergio Livingstone, Chilean soccer goalkeeper who played 52 internationals (CD Universidad Católica) and TV personality (Televisión Nacional de Chile), dies at 92
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About September 11, 2012

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Whistle - Flo Rida
  • UK #1 Song: Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself) - Ne-Yo