Historical Events
- Car bomb blasts kill at least 32 people across Iraq
- Melbourne Storm defeat the Canterbury Bulldogs in the 2012 NRL Grand Final
- Ryder Cup Golf, Medinah CC: Europe retains Cup 14½-13½; win 8 and tie 1 of the 12 singles matches after trailing 10-6
- Two opposition Venezuelan politicians are shot dead a week before the presidential election
Famous Deaths
- Barbara Ann Scott, Canadian figure skater (Olympic gold 1948, World champion 1947-48), dies at 84
- Barry Commoner, American biologist and politician (his work on radioactive fallout led to 1963 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty), dies at 95
- César Bolaños, Peruvian electro-acoustic and experimental musician and composer, dies at 81
- Turhan Bey [Sahultavy], Austrian-born actor dubbed "The Turkish Delight" (Arabian Nights, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves), dies from Parkinson's disease at 90
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About September 30, 2012
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: One More Night - Maroon 5
#1 Song: Gangnam Style - Psy
