Timeline July 2012

Events in July 2012 17

• 1917 – 2012 Celeste Holm (1917-2012) American actress, Ado Annie in the original Oklahoma! and Oscar winner for Gentleman's Agreement.
• 1925 – 2012 Gore Vidal (1925-2012) Died 31 July 2012, aged 86 American writer and public intellectual known for historical novels and sharp political essays. He died of complications from pneumonia at his Hollywood Hills home.
• 1926 – 2012 Andy Griffith (1926-2012) Died 3 July 2012, aged 86 American actor best known for starring in "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock." He died at his home in North Carolina.
• 1951 – 2012 Sally Ride (1951-2012) Died 23 July 2012, aged 61 American astronaut and physicist who became the first American woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. She died of pancreatic cancer.
• 2012 Wimbledon 2012 Men: Roger Federer · Women: Serena Williams Federer's 7th Wimbledon in the Olympic year. Serena's 5th.
• 2012 Enrique Pena Nieto elected President of Mexico PRI returns to power after twelve years Enrique Pena Nieto won Mexico's presidential election, returning the Institutional Revolutionary Party to power after two consecutive terms out of office. His campaign focused on economic reform and tackling drug-related violence.
• 2012 Major Stroke Suffered a major stroke that left him wheelchair-bound and with limited use of his legs. He later recalled that he had been having a massage when the masseur noticed something was wrong and called an ambulance. The stroke effectively ended his ability to perform on stage, though he continued occasional voice work and public appearances.
• 2012 Higgs boson discovered "God Particle" confirmed at CERN Scientists at CERN announced the discovery of the Higgs boson on July 4, 2012, confirming a fundamental particle first theorised in 1964. It was one of the greatest achievements in physics.
• 2012 "Gangnam Style" becomes global phenomenon Psy's music video becomes a worldwide viral hit South Korean rapper Psy released "Gangnam Style," which became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views. Its horse-riding dance was imitated worldwide, making it one of the biggest viral music phenomena of the decade.
• 2012 – 2013 Breaking Bad season 5 16 episodes Sixteen episodes split over two years: the empire, then the collapse.
• 2012 Celeste Holm dies in New York Celeste Holm dies aged 95.
• 2012 Aurora theater shooting Gunman kills twelve at a Colorado movie premiere A gunman opened fire during a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colorado, killing 12 people and wounding dozens more. The attack renewed national debate over gun control and mass shootings in the United States.
• 2012 The Dark Knight Rises #3 film of 2012 — $1.08bn worldwide Directed by Christopher Nolan. Eight years after the Joker's reign of anarchy, Batman faces a masked terrorist known as Bane.
• 2012 2012 Summer Olympics XXX Olympiad - London London becomes first city to host 3 times. Winner: USA.
• 2012 London 2012 Olympics Super Saturday A major sporting event that united the nation.
• 2012 London Olympics 2012 UK hosts Summer Games The London 2012 Olympic Games were widely praised for their organisation and atmosphere. Great Britain finished third in the medal table with 65 medals. Usain Bolt retained his 100m and 200m titles.
• 2012 Paul McCartney closes the London Olympics opening ceremony Hey Jude Leads the stadium in Hey Jude.