Historical Events
- 13 people are killed and 19 are injured after a bus plunges into a river in western Nepal
Ban on US Adoptions
Vladimir Putin signs into law a ban on US adoption of Russian children
Famous Divorces
Buzz Aldrin
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin (82) divorces Lois Driggs Cannon due to irreconcilable differences after 23 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Emmanuel Scheffer, Israeli soccer coach (Israel 1968–70, 78–79; only World Cup appearance 1970), dies at 88
- Jayne Cortez, African-American poet, dies at 76
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About December 28, 2012
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars
- #1 Song: Impossible - James Arthur