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2012 (also written as MMXII) was a leap year that began on a Sunday in the Gregorian calendar.

This year was special because it was called the International Year of Cooperatives. It was also known as the Alan Turing Year, honoring the famous computer scientist.

Events of 2012

January: A New Year Begins

Collision of Costa Concordia 5 crop
The Costa Concordia cruise ship after its accident.

February: Changes and Challenges

Christian Wulff 2010
German President Christian Wulff who resigned in February.

March: Disasters and New Leaders

March 02, 2012 West Liberty, KY Aerial Tornado Damage 2
Tornado damage in West Liberty, Kentucky.

April: Political Shifts and Space

May: Art, Elections, and Nature

Solar Eclipse 2012 seen from San Juan Capistrano
The solar eclipse as seen from San Juan Capistrano, California.

June: Royal Celebrations and Sports

Venustransit 06.06.2012
The Venus transit, seen from northern Germany.
Waldocanyon
Devastating wildfires in Colorado.

July: Olympics and Discoveries

2012 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations, Team GB
Cyclist Chris Hoy leading the Great Britain team at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

August: Mars, Olympics End, and Mining

PIA16239 High-Resolution Self-Portrait by Curiosity Rover Arm Camera
The Curiosity rover landing on Mars.
2012 Olympic flame fading
The Olympic flame going out at the end of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

September: Earthquakes and Diplomacy

October: Nobel Prize and Hurricanes

121030-F-AL508-081c Aerial views during an Army search and rescue mission show damage from Hurricane Sandy to the New Jersey coast, Oct. 30, 2012
Damage from Hurricane Sandy on the New Jersey coast.

November: US Election and Space Events

Official portrait of Barack Obama
Barack Obama, who was elected to a second term as President of the United States.

December: Global Events and Milestones

Important People Who Passed Away

Nobel Prizes

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See also

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