Historical Events
- 29 people are killed by a mortar attack in Bteeha, Syria
- Typhoon Bopha makes landfall in the Philippines, killing at least 81 people
Famous Weddings
- "Teen Mom 2" star Jenelle Evans (21) weds Courtland Rogers (26) at a courthouse in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Besse Cooper, American supercentenarian and world's oldest living person (June 21, 2011 - December 4, 2012)
- Jack Brooks, American politician, dies at 89
- Jonathan Harvey, British composer (Bhakti; Wheel of Emptiness),educator, and musicologist (Music of Stockhausen), dies at 73
- Miguel Calero, Colombian soccer goalkeeper (50 caps; Copa América 2001; Pachuca), dies from cerebral thrombosis at 41
- Vasily Belov, Russian author, dies at 80
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About December 4, 2012
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Diamonds - Rihanna
- #1 Song: The Power Of Love - Gabrielle Aplin