2012⚡ Event
New Zealand Hot Air Balloon Crash
A hot air balloon flight from Carterton, New Zealand, collided with a power line while landing, causing it to crash and killing all eleven people on board.
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What Happened in 2012?
Explore 18 historical moments from 2012 — 15 events, 3 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2012(15)
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Costa Concordia disaster
The Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground on a reef and capsized off Isola del Giglio, Tuscany.
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Megaupload Shut Down
The Hong Kong-based file-sharing website Megaupload was shut down by the FBI.
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Croatia votes to join the European Union
Croatia held a referendum on January 22, 2012, in which citizens voted in favor of joining the European Union.
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Port Said Stadium Riot
Following an Egyptian Premier League match, fans rioted and attacked supporters, resulting in 74 deaths.
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MV Rabaul Queen capsizes
The passenger ferry MV Rabaul Queen capsized and sank in rough conditions in the Solomon Sea, resulting in at least 88 deaths.
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First Vega rocket launch
The first Vega rocket was launched by the European Space Agency from the Guiana Space Centre.
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Mexican drug war prison riot
Forty-four inmates died in a prison riot in Apodaca, Mexico, between members of Los Zetas and the Gulf Cartel.
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Once railway station disaster
A train crashed through a buffer stop at Once railway station in Buenos Aires, resulting in 51 deaths and over 700 injuries.
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Trayvon Martin shooting
African-American teenager Trayvon Martin was killed by George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida. The incident sparked nationwide controversy.
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Tokyo Skytree completed
Construction of Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest tower and third-tallest structure, was completed.
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Szczekociny rail crash
Two passenger trains collided near Szczekociny, Poland, resulting in 16 deaths and 58 injuries.
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Brazzaville arms dump blasts
A series of blasts occurred at an arms dump in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, killing at least 300 people and injuring 2,500 others.
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Robert Bales murders civilians in Afghanistan
U.S. Army soldier Robert Bales murdered sixteen civilians and wounded six others in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
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2012 Oikos University shooting
A gunman shot at people inside Oikos University, a Korean Christian college in Oakland, California, leaving seven people dead and three injured.
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Born in 2012(3)
Deaths in 2012(0)
No deaths recorded for 2012.
Dates in 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2012?
- 2012 saw 18 notable historical moments, including 15 events, 3 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2012?
- Key events of 2012 include: New Zealand Hot Air Balloon Crash, Costa Concordia disaster, Megaupload Shut Down.
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