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Historical events from year 2012. Learn about 747 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 2012 or search by date or keyword.
2012's Top 10 moments in world news. Costa Concordia Shipwreck. On Jan. 13, Captain Francesco Schettino steered the 60,000-ton Costa Concordia cruise ship off course and brought it close enough...
October 22 – November 2 – Hurricane Sandy, the largest Atlantic hurricane on record (as measured by diameter, with tropical-storm-force winds spanning 900 miles (1,400 km)), wreaks havoc, resulting in 233 total deaths and $68.7 billion (2012 USD) damage.
Discover the most significant events of 2012, from world-changing political decisions to cultural milestones. Explore the key moments that shaped history during this pivotal year
2012. Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
Barack Obama is reelected President of the United States, defeating Republican nominee Mitt Romney. [255] Democrats maintain a majority in the Senate. [256] Republicans maintain a majority in the House. [257] Maine becomes the first state to legalize gay marriage via voter referendum.
As 2012 comes to a close, here's a look back at the top stories of the year. Advertisement. The Pew Research Center for the People and the Press has identified the 15 most-followed news stories...
The essential news, best products, crushing disappointments, and the promise of a new year. 2012, you’ve kept us busy. Facebook went public, Apple had new leadership for the first time in ...
Here are 2012's top 10 stories, in order: 1. MASS SHOOTINGS: Armed with a high-powered rifle, 20-year-old Adam Lanza forced his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and shot...
What happened and who was famous in 2012? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 2012.