Historical Events
- 400 Islamist Militants escape from a Pakistan prison after an insurgent attack
- China loosens monetary policy and allows the Yuan to fluctuate up to 1% against the US dollar
Music Concert
Hologram of late rapper Tupac features on stage with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre at Coachella music festival
Girls
TV comedy drama "Girls" created by and starring Lena Dunham premieres on HBO
- US Secret Service inappropriate conduct scandal begins with at least 11 people implicated
Famous Deaths
- Charles Pringle, British air marshal, dies at 92
- Joan Tozzer, American figure skater, dies at 90
- Murray Rose, Australian Olympic gold winning swimmer, dies from leukemia at 73
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About April 15, 2012
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 12 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: We Are Young - fun. Featuring Janelle Monae
#1 Song: Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen
