What Happened on November 6, 2012

Historical Events

  • 5 people are shot at a poultry processing plant in Fresno, California

Obama Defeats Romney

Barack Obama is re-elected as US President, defeating Republican candidate Mitt Romney

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren becomes the first female Senator from Massachusetts

  • Green Moon wins the Melbourne Cup race at Flemington

Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth becomes the first disabled woman and first person born in Thailand to be elected to US Congress, representing Illinois


Famous Deaths

  • Clive Dunn, British actor (Dad's Army, The Avengers), dies from complications following an operation at 92
  • M-16 [Ernest Mateen], American cruiserweight boxing champion, dies at 46
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights

About November 6, 2012

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

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