Israel launches a major military operation in the Gaza Strip in response to an escalation of rocket attacks by Hamas. Date: November 14, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 14 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
A total solar eclipse occurs in parts of Australia and the South Pacific. Date: November 13, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 13 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
A strong earthquake with the magnitude 6.8 hits northern Burma, killing at least 26 people. Date: November 11, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 11 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
At least 27 people are killed and dozens are wounded in conflicts between inmates and guards at Welikada prison in Colombo. Date: November 9, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 9 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
A train carrying liquid fuel crashes and bursts into flames in northern Myanmar, killing 27 people and injuring 80 others. Date: November 9, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 9 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
An earthquake off the Pacific coast of Guatemala kills at least 52 people. Date: November 7, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 7 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
Tammy Baldwin becomes the first openly gay politician to be elected to the United States Senate. Date: November 6, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 6 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
A fuel tank truck crashes and explodes in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh, killing 26 people and injuring 135. Date: November 1, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 1 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast of the United States, killing hundreds, while leaving nearly $70 billion in damages and causing major power outages. Date: October 29, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 29 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)
Microsoft made a public release of Windows 8 and made it available on new PCs. Date: October 26, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 26 📅 Events on this day in 2012 📅 On This Day (Today)