Historical Events
- 29 people are killed and 11 injured after a bus runs off a mountain highway in Nepal
- 50 Al-Shabaab fighters are killed in conflict with the Somali National Army
- Japan nationalizes three of the disputed Senkaku Islands
- The US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, is stormed, looted and burned down, killing five people, including the US ambassador
- The US is warned by Moody's that its AAA credit rating is at risk if lawmakers fail to produce a long-term debt reduction plan
Famous Deaths
- Sergio Livingstone, Chilean soccer goalkeeper who played 52 internationals; CD Universidad Católica; and television personality Televisión Nacional de Chile, dies at 92
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About September 11, 2012
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 7 months and 24 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