On this day
Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
In 2012, the world population was approximately 7,201,202,485 people[†]
2012Toh Chin Chye, Singaporean academic and politician, 1st Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore (born 1921)[†]
Toh Chin Chye was a Singaporean statesman and academic who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore between 1959 and 1968. Toh is widely recognised as one of the founding fathers of Singapore. He was also one of the founders of the People's Action Party (PAP), which has governed the country continuously since independence.
2012Ben Gazzara, American actor and director (born 1930)[†]
Biagio Anthony "Ben" Gazzara was an American actor and director of film, stage, and television. He received numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Drama Desk Award, in addition to nominations for three Golden Globe Awards and three Tony Awards.
2012Terence Hildner, American general (born 1962)[†]
Brigadier General Terence John Hildner was a United States Army General Officer who served as commander of the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) from 2010 until his death in 2012. He is the second highest-ranking American officer to die while serving in the war in Afghanistan.
2012Raj Kanwar, Indian director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1961)[†]
Raj Kanwar was an Indian film director, writer, and producer of Hindi films based in Mumbai, India.
2012Zalman King, American actor, director, and producer (born 1942)[†]
Zalman King was an American film director, writer, actor and producer. His films are known for incorporating sexuality, and are often categorized as erotica.
2012Andrzej Szczeklik, Polish physician and academic (born 1938)[†]
Andrzej Szczeklik was a Polish immunologist working at the Jagiellonian University School of Medicine in Kraków. Having received numerous distinctions for his research, Szczeklik was also well known as a writer.
The military has removed dietary supplements containing the ingredient dimethylamylamine from stores on its bases, though the products are widely available elsewhere in the country.
Mark Zuckerberg’s success is a lesson in what works in Silicon Valley: Stay in charge, stave off potential predators and expand the company so quickly that no one can challenge the boss.
Advertisers placed many Super Bowl spots on YouTube or social media well ahead of the game, hoping to start a conversation and generate follow-up interest.
In the Roundabout Theater revival of John Osborne’s 1956 landmark play, “Look Back in Anger,” Matthew Rhys plays the British working-class antihero.
Unpopular and divided, the once mighty House Republicans are laboring to repair their image and frame a new agenda.
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation was faced with dissension in its own ranks and roiling anger online over its decision to end its long partnership with Planned Parenthood.
In Manhattan, parking lots and garages are making way for all sorts of development, especially luxury condominiums.
Even as the Securities and Exchange Commission has stepped up its investigations of Wall Street, the agency has repeatedly allowed the biggest firms to avoid punishments.
The front wheels have lifted off the runway. Now, Americans are waiting to see if the economy can truly get aloft.
The Dow industrials closed at the highest point since 2008, and the Nasdaq composite regained a level last seen in 2000.
In submissions of tax burdens from readers, James Ross, founder and managing member of the investment firm Rossrock, was on a perch all his own.
Twyla Tharp tackled the task of building a narrative ballet from the ground up. The result was a fantastical work based on a story by George MacDonald and set to music by Schubert.