Historical Events
- 10,000 miners demonstrate at Lonmin mines in Marikana, South Africa
- 16 people are killed by a suicide bombing in Kunduz, Afghanistan
- 29 people are killed by floods and heavy rain in Vietnam
- A left over bazooka grenade in Cambodia explodes and kills three children
- Teachers in Chicago strike effecting 350,000 students
US Men's Tennis Open
US Open Men's Tennis: Andy Murray of Scotland wins his first Grand Slam event; beats defending champion Novak Đoković 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2
Famous Deaths
- Lance LeGault, American actor (The A-Team - "Col. Decker"), dies of heart failure at 77
- Steven Springer, American guitarist, dies from lung cancer at 60
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About September 10, 2012
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Whistle - Flo Rida
- #1 Song: Let Me Love You (Until You Learn To Love Yourself) - Ne-Yo