What big events happened in 2012?
The 8 most disruptive events of 2012
- Tight oil supply: the beginning of the end.
- Hurricane Sandy.
- Big Oil and Kurdistan autonomy.
- US presidential election goads on the global shale juggernaut.
- East Africa’s new day dawns.
- China’s territorial ambitions make waves.
- Syria inflames geopolitical risk.
- North Korea fires a missile.
What happened on the 1st of November 2012?
SAUDI TANKER TRUCK CRASH KILLS 22A tanker truck carrying fuel crashed into a part of a highway underpass in the Saudi capital of Riyadh on Thursday, exploding in a massive fireball that killed at least 22 people.
What was happened in 2012?
The election took place on November 6th, 2012. President Obama won re-election with 51.06 percent of the vote against Romney who came away with 47.20 percent. Women were more likely to vote for Obama than men. Voters of color were overwhelmingly more likely to vote for Obama, as white voters leaned Romney.
What came out in 2012?
Highest-grossing films
| Rank | Title | Distributor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Avengers | Disney |
| 2 | Skyfall | Sony Pictures / Columbia / MGM |
| 3 | The Dark Knight Rises | Warner Bros. |
| 4 | The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey | Warner Bros. / MGM |
What is the significance of November 1st?
November 1st – All Hallows Day, also known as All Saints Day among Roman Catholics, commemorating those who have no special feast day. November 1, 1700 – Charles II of Spain died and was succeeded by Philip V, resulting in the War of Spanish Succession.
What national day is it on November 6th?
National Nachos Day
On November 6th, National Nachos Day recognizes the snack favored at sporting events across the country. In their purest form, nachos are tortilla chips covered in nacho cheese, queso or other melted cheese and served with salsa.
What natural disasters happened in 2012?
Pages in category “2012 natural disasters in the United States”
- 2012 Hawaii hailstorm.
- 2012 North American heat wave.
- 2012 Leap Day tornado outbreak.
- Late December 2012 North American storm complex.
What happened October 2012?
Taliban Gun Down 14-Year-Old Girl Who Defied Them (Oct. 9): In Pakistan, Taliban members shoot 14-year-old Malala Yousafzai in the head and neck. Let this be a lesson.” (Oct. 11): Yousafzai is transferred by air to an army hospital in Rawalpindi.
What historical event happened on November 7th?
November 7 significant News Events, History from 7th November
- 1954 Armistice Day becomes Veteran’s Day.
- 7 Nov, 1811 U.S.A. – – The Battle of Tippecanoe.
- 1929 U.S.A. – – Museum Of Modern Art.
- 1924 Great Britain – – Ramsay McDonald.
- 1935 Great Britain – – Naval Forces.
- 1940 Greece – – Italian Forces.
Who was born on 6 November?
Here are some of the notable people celebrating birthdays today, including Arturo Sandoval, Corey Glover, Emma Stone, Ethan Hawke, Sally Field, Thandie Newton and more.
