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September 11, 2012

September 11, 2012, was a Tuesday. It was the 255th day of 2012. The decade was the 2010s.

11 years, 6 months, and 17 days have passed since September 11, 2012.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on September 11, 2012?

  • US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens is killed after the US embassy in Benghazi, Libya, is attacked.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 11, 2012:

  • United States: "Whistle" by Flo Rida
  • United Kingdom: "Let Me Love You" by Ne-Yo

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 11, 2012

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - Taylor Swift
  • Whistle - Flo Rida
  • Lights - Ellie Goulding
  • One More Night - Maroon 5
  • Some Nights - fun.
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The Possession

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Possession" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 4,216 days ago. Approximately 141 months have passed. It was the 255th day of 2012, in week 37. The decade was the 2010s. A child born on this day is 11 years old and belongs to the Gen Alpha generation. 2012 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. We have gone through approximately 47 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to September 11, 2012

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The date is September 11, 2012, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves.

In America, the song "Whistle" by Flo Rida is at the top of the singles charts, while "Let Me Love You" by Ne-Yo is the number-one song in the UK. Barack Obama is the President of the United States, and the movie The Possession is at the top of the box office. David Cameron is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Desperate Housewives", "Dexter", "Boardwalk Empire", and "Homeland". Video rental stores such as Blockbuster are continuing to close their doors at the moment. Sadly, it seems as though they will be unable to compete with online streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. People are using pre-made comics called "Rage Comics" to share funny and relatable experiences.

It's 2012, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Carly Rae Jepsen, Gotye, Flo Rida, LMFAO and Ellie Goulding. Meanwhile, a new photo-sharing app called Instagram is currently surging in popularity. In music news, a new song called "Gangnam Style" by South Korean singer Psy is going viral at the moment.

The campaign for the 2012 United States presidential election is taking place as President Barack Obama goes up against Republican nominee Mitt Romney. The music video "We Found Love", by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris, has just won "Video of the Year" at the 2012 MTV VMA awards. U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and others have been killed following an attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya.

An anti-Islam film called "Innocence of Muslims" is causing a lot of controversy. As a result, anti-American protests have sprung up in several countries around the Middle East. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Johnny Lewis, Sammi Kane Kraft, Tony Lip, and Aaron Swartz would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3", "Saints Row: The Third", "Sleeping Dogs", and "Mark of the Ninja".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Johnny Test", "Ben 10", "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse", and "iCarly". Children are playing with toys such as Roboraptor, Liv Dolls, Let's Rock Elmo, and Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park.

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 11, 2012.

  • The American diplomatic compound in Benghazi is attacked.

    The American diplomatic compound in Benghazi is attacked

    On September 11th, 2012, Islamic militants attacked the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. Four people were killed in the attack, including US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and US Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith.
  • Innocence of Muslims.

    Innocence of Muslims

    An anti-Islam movie trailer called "Innocence of Muslims" caused protests in many Middle Eastern countries around this time. Diplomatic missions were also attacked.
  • Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are married.

    Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are married

    Celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively tied the knot on September 9th, 2012.
  • "You've gotta get up and try, try, try."

    "You've gotta get up and try, try, try."

    P!nk released her song "Try" in early September 2012.
  • Oppan Gangnam Style.

    Oppan Gangnam Style

    The music video for PSY's song "Gangnam Style" was uploaded to YouTube on July 15th, 2012. Over the following weeks and months, it went viral and racked up millions of views.
  • DayZ is released.

    DayZ is released

    A new Arma 2 mod called "DayZ" exploded in popularity in 2012.
  • Gotye - "Somebody That I Used to Know"

    Gotye - "Somebody That I Used to Know"

    "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye (featuring Kimbra) went on to win a Grammy for 2012's Record of the Year.
  • 2012 in music.

    2012 in music

    Popular music artists in 2012 included Adele, David Guetta, Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, The Wanted, Gotye, Flo Rida, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, One Direction, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding, Fun, Maroon 5, Alex Clare, Bruno Mars and The Lumineers.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2012?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2012?

    The best NBA players in 2012 were LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, Kevin Love, Blake Griffin, Andrew Bynum, Tony Parker, Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Dirk Nowitzki, Tyson Chandler, Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade.
  • Time Person of the Year 2012.

    Time Person of the Year 2012

    US President Barack Obama was named Time Person of the Year in 2012 due to his election victory over Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 2012, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi, Radamel Falcao, Iker Casillas, Andrea Pirlo, Didier Drogba, Robin van Persie and Zlatan Ibrahimović.
  • 2012 in movies.

    2012 in movies

    Popular movies in 2012 included The Avengers, Skyfall, The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Ice Age: Continental Drift, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2, The Amazing Spider-Man, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, The Hunger Games, Men in Black 3, Argo, Django Unchained, Lincoln and 21 Jump Street.
  • Argo.

    Argo

    The movie "Argo" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2012.
  • Video rental stores are closing down.

    Video rental stores are closing down

    From 2010 onward, video rental stores such as Blockbuster slowly began to close down. This was due to the rise of new online streaming services such as Netflix and Internet usage in general. Although a few stores and franchises continued to hobble along, it was only a matter of time before they were also forced to close their doors.
  • DVD sales are plummeting.

    DVD sales are plummeting

    DVD sales were beginning to plummet as people were switching to online streaming platforms. Between 2008 and 2014, sales in the USA fell by a whopping 66%.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around September 11, 2012.

  • August 13, 2012: The song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" is released by pop star Taylor Swift.
  • August 15, 2012:
    • Arsenal striker Robin van Persie agrees to join their rivals Manchester United.
    • Minecraft creator Markus Persson announces that he and his wife have separated after one year of marriage.
  • August 16, 2012:
    • Ecuador announces that it will be granting Wikileaks founder Julian Assange asylum.
    • South African police fatally shoot 34 miners and wound 78 more during an industrial dispute near Rustenburg.
  • August 17, 2012: Robin van Persie transfers from Arsenal to Manchester United.
  • August 19, 2012: Film director Tony Scott commits suicide at the age of 68.
  • August 22, 2012: Irish crime: Murdered childcare worker Elaine O'Hara is last seen alive.
  • August 24, 2012:
    • Football: Cesar Azpilicueta signs for Chelsea.
    • Former cyclist Lance Armstrong is banned and stripped of his previous results due to doping.
    • Little Mix release the song "Wings".
  • August 25, 2012:
    • American astronaut Neil Armstrong passes away.
    • NASA's space probe Voyager 1 enters interstellar space.
  • August 27, 2012: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis release the song "Thrift Shop".
  • August 28, 2012:
    • Mitt Romney is officially selected as the Republican nominee to run against Barack Obama in the 2012 United States presidential election.
    • The MMORPG game "Guild Wars 2" is released.
  • September 2, 2012: Westlife singer Brian McFadden and model Vogue Williams are married.
  • September 3, 2012: The Green Mile actor Michael Clarke Duncan (John Coffey) dies after a heart attack.
  • September 5, 2012: Serial killer Samuel Little is arrested at a homeless shelter in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • September 6, 2012:
    • "We Found Love" by Rihanna (featuring Calvin Harris) wins Video of the Year at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
    • American businessman Art Modell passes away at the age of 87.
    • Pink releases her single "Try".
  • September 9, 2012: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are married.
  • September 10, 2012: The first version of the videotelephony software "Zoom" is released.
  • This date: September 11, 2012
  • September 12, 2012:
    • The dating app Tinder is released.
    • The skeleton of King Richard III is found underneath a car park in Leicester, England.
  • September 19, 2012: Apple releases iOS 6: The Apple Maps app replaces Google Maps.
  • September 21, 2012: Apple releases the iPhone 5.
  • September 23, 2012: John Terry announces that he is retiring from international football.
  • September 30, 2012: Golf: Europe wins the 2012 Ryder Cup at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois.
  • October 1, 2012:
    • 5-year-old April Jones goes missing from Powys, Wales.
    • German actor Dirk Bach dies.
  • October 3, 2012:
    • Taken 2 (2012) is released in cinemas.
    • Sexual abuse allegations against deceased English media personality Jimmy Savile are made public for the first time.
  • October 4, 2012:
    • American blog Gawker releases a sex tape of Hulk Hogan and Heather Clem.
    • German Formula One driver Michael Schumacher announces that he will be retiring at the end of the season.
  • October 6, 2012: Infinity Ward temporarily removes the map "Favela" from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 after a player discovers an offensive image of a quote from Mohammed hanging above a toilet.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 11, 2012, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 was the year of the Dragon (Yang Earth).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 11, 2012 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.
Television shows

TV series on September 11, 2012

TV audiences were watching the following shows on September 11, 2012:

TV shows from September 2012.

Black Mirror
Black Mirror
Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
American Horror Story
American Horror Story
Homeland
Homeland
Suits
Suits
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore
White Collar
White Collar
Modern Family
Modern Family
Community
Community
The Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries
Glee
Glee
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
True Blood
True Blood
Sons of Anarchy
Sons of Anarchy
Real Housewives of New York City
Real Housewives of New York City
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Mad Men
Mad Men
Skins
Skins
Dexter
Dexter
Psych
Psych
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Bones
Bones
Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in September 2012

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Lab Rats: Bionic Island
Austin & Ally
Austin & Ally

Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Good Luck Charlie
Good Luck Charlie
Victorious
Victorious
Team Umizoomi
Team Umizoomi
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Glee
Glee
iCarly
iCarly
WordGirl
WordGirl
Phineas and Ferb
Phineas and Ferb
Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry
Curious George
Curious George
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Ben 10
Ben 10
Johnny Test
Johnny Test
LazyTown
LazyTown
Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
Toys

Toys in 2012

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Skylanders Giants figures
Skylanders Giants figures
Thomas and Friends toys
Thomas and Friends toys
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Tonka Chuck & Friends Chuck's Stunt Park
Dance Star Mickey
Dance Star Mickey
Flickin' Chicken
Flickin' Chicken
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
Explore N' Grow Musical Gear Center
My Own Leaptop
My Own Leaptop
Justin Bieber figures
Justin Bieber figures
Barbie Video Girl
Barbie Video Girl
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Squinkies Cupcake Surprize
Alphie (robot)
Alphie (robot)
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Hot Wheels RC Stealth Rides
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
Air Hogs Hawk Eye
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
Cards Against Humanity
Cards Against Humanity
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Jake and the Never Land Pirates figures
Let's Rock Elmo
Let's Rock Elmo
The LeapPad Explorer
The LeapPad Explorer
Gentle Giraffe
Gentle Giraffe
Liv Dolls
Liv Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Moxie Girlz Art-titude Dolls
Duck Hunter
Duck Hunter
Rocky the Robot Truck
Rocky the Robot Truck
Laser Zero Gravity
Laser Zero Gravity
Chixos Design
Chixos Design
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Girl Gourmet Sweets Candy Jewel
Harumika (dolls)
Harumika (dolls)
Crayola Crayon Town
Crayola Crayon Town
The KidiZoom Camera
The KidiZoom Camera
The PlayStation 3
The PlayStation 3
Roboraptor
Roboraptor
The Xbox 360
The Xbox 360
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in September 2012.

Mark of the Ninja 2012
Mark of the Ninja
Guild Wars 2 2012
Guild Wars 2
Sleeping Dogs 2012
Sleeping Dogs
Clash of Clans 2012
Clash of Clans
Diablo III 2012
Diablo III
The Walking Dead 2012
The Walking Dead
Journey 2012
Journey
Mass Effect 3 2012
Mass Effect 3
DayZ (mod) 2012
DayZ (mod)
Minecraft 2011
Minecraft
Saints Row: The Third 2011
Saints Row: The Third
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection 2011
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 2011
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Battlefield 3 2011
Battlefield 3
Batman: Arkham City 2011
Batman: Arkham City
Gears of War 3 2011
Gears of War 3
Terraria 2011
Terraria

Were you born on September 11, 2012?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2012.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out September 11, 2018, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 11.

Tom Landry

Tom Landry

NFL coach Deceased
Born on September 11, 1924
He was not alive on this date.

Moby

Moby

Singer
Born on September 11, 1965
He turned 47 on this day in 2012.

Ludacris

Ludacris

Rapper
Born on September 11, 1977
He turned 35 on this day in 2012.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on September 11:

  • National Day of Catalonia
USA

US President

Barack Obama was the President of the United States on September 11, 2012.

UK

UK Prime Minister

David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on September 11, 2012 was most likely conceived around December 20, 2011.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 11, 2012 is close to June 4, 2013.

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Stats for September 11, 2012

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 11, 2012:

  • 4,216 days have passed since this date.
  • 602 weeks have passed.
  • 364,266,000 seconds have passed since September 11, 2012.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 424,977,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 187,961,256,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 60,711,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 31,326,876 steps. That's roughly 13,923 miles!
  • Since this date, 4,371,192 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 2012?

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