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Major Events of September 2012: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from September 2012 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of September 2012: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Sep 2012 Angolan General Election: The ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola wins the Angolan General Election with a preliminary 74.46% of the vote, solidifying their political dominance.
  • 02 Sep 2012 Syrian Civil War: Car Bomb and Rebel Activity in Damascus: On September 2, 2012, a devastating car bomb attack near the Damascene suburb of Sbeineh (Sabina) killed at least 15 people. The perpetrators remained unknown. Syrian rebels claimed to have captured Harem, a village near Idlib close to the Turkish border, after a three-day siege. Despite rebel claims, the Syrian government maintained air supremacy. U.N. Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi emphasized the responsibility of both conflict parties to seek peaceful resolution.
  • 03 Sep 2012 Moody's Downgrades EU Credit Outlook: Moody's changes its outlook on the European Union's credit rating from stable to negative, signaling potential economic challenges and financial uncertainty in the region.
  • 04 Sep 2012 Syrian Refugee Crisis Escalates: The United Nations Refugee Agency reports that 100,000 Syrians fled the country in August, representing the largest monthly displacement since the conflict began 18 months earlier.
  • 05 Sep 2012 Eurozone Bailout Negotiations with Greece: The troika (European Commission, European Central Bank, and IMF) demanded stringent terms for Greece's next bailout installment, including extending the maximum weekly work day to six days. Netherlands' Prime Minister Mark Rutte ruled out a third bailout loan, while Labour Party's Diederik Samsom discussed potential eurozone exemption for Greece.
  • 06 Sep 2012 Syrian Civil War Developments: Ongoing civil war in Syria continues to escalate, with international diplomatic efforts attempting to mitigate the conflict and humanitarian crisis.
  • 07 Sep 2012 Canada Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Iran: Canada officially terminated diplomatic relations with Iran by closing its embassy in Tehran and ordering the expulsion of Iranian diplomats from Ottawa. The decision was based on concerns over Iran's nuclear program and alleged human rights violations.
  • 08 Sep 2012 Taliban Suicide Bombing in Kabul: A suicide bombing at the headquarters of International Security Assistance Force in Kabul resulted in six fatalities.
  • 09 Sep 2012 Car Bombs Target Hospital-Turned-Barracks in Aleppo: Two car bombs exploded near a hospital converted to army barracks in Aleppo, Syria, resulting in 17 deaths and over 40 injuries.
  • 10 Sep 2012 Senkaku Islands Dispute Escalates: Japan announced plans to purchase the Senkaku Islands, claimed by China as Diaoyu Islands and by Taiwan as Tiaoyutai Islands, triggering a furious response from Chinese leaders and heightening regional tensions.
  • 11 Sep 2012 2012 Benghazi Attack: Militiamen stormed the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, looting and burning the compound. Using rocket-propelled grenades, they killed U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans, marking a significant diplomatic and security incident.
  • 12 Sep 2012 Large-Scale Organized Crime Crackdown in Bosnia and Herzegovina: In a significant law enforcement operation, 25 suspects were arrested on suspicion of multiple murders and drug-trafficking. This represents the largest crackdown on organized crime since the conclusion of the Bosnian War.
  • 13 Sep 2012 Federal Reserve Launches QE3: The Federal Reserve System initiates Quantitative Easing 3 (QE3), committing to purchase $40 billion in mortgage-backed securities monthly in an open-ended strategy to stimulate the economic recovery.
  • 14 Sep 2012 According to a Camp Leatherneck spokesperson, at least two American Marines were killed and 16 Taliban fighters were injured in an attack by the Taliban on Camp Bastion in Afghanistan's Helmand Province.
  • 15 Sep 2012 Syrian Civil War Developments: On September 15, 2012, significant developments occurred in the Syrian Civil War, including the defection of a Syrian Air Force officer who was a relative of President Assad, highlighting internal fractures within the Syrian government. Additionally, UN Special Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi described the crisis as a 'very serious and dangerous' threat to world peace.
  • 16 Sep 2012 Libya Responds to Benghazi Attack: Libya's President Mohamed el-Magariaf announced that the country has made at least 50 arrests in connection with the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, demonstrating a proactive response to the diplomatic incident.
  • 17 Sep 2012 Senkaku Islands Territorial Dispute Escalates: China sends 1,000 fishing boats to the Senkaku Islands in an effort to challenge Japan's nationalization, potentially accompanied by six Chinese surveillance vessels.
  • 18 Sep 2012 Senkaku Islands Territorial Dispute: Escalating tensions between China and Japan over the disputed Senkaku Islands, with multiple incidents of maritime confrontation, including Chinese surveillance ships entering the islands' contiguous zone and dispatching 1,000 fishing vessels to assert territorial claims.
  • 19 Sep 2012 Senkaku Islands Dispute Escalates: Tensions rise between China and Japan over the Senkaku Islands. Chinese President Xi Jinping denounces Japan's nationalization of the islands as a 'farce' and calls on Tokyo to 'rein in its behavior'. Demonstrators in Taipei gather before Taiwan's Legislative Yuan building, chanting anti-Japanese slogans and burning Japanese flags.
  • 20 Sep 2012 Syrian Civil War Escalates: The Syrian Civil War continues with intense military actions and significant civilian casualties, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
  • 21 Sep 2012 U.S. Surge Troops Depart Afghanistan: The final U.S. surge troops withdrew from Afghanistan, marking a significant milestone in the long-running military engagement and signaling a potential shift in regional strategy.
  • 22 Sep 2012 Melbourne Catholic Church Abuse Scandal: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne confirmed widespread historical child abuse by its priests in the 1930s. Bishop Denis Hart described the figures as 'horrific and shameful'. Activists suggested the actual number of victims in Victoria could be significantly higher than the official count of over 600 children.
  • 23 Sep 2012 Syrian Opposition Conference in Damascus: The National Coordination Body and approximately 20 parties held a conference in Damascus to 'rescue Syria', demanding a ceasefire and peaceful transition from the Assad regime. However, 28 parties opposed to conflict militarization did not participate, indicating deep divisions within the Syrian opposition.
  • 24 Sep 2012 Anti-Japanese Tensions in China: An intense anti-Japanese campaign erupted in China following the escalating dispute over the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands, marked by diplomatic tensions, economic restrictions, and public protests.
  • 25 Sep 2012 Syrian Civil War and International Conflicts: Save the Children releases a report highlighting the devastating impact of the Syrian civil war on children. Simultaneously, a US academic report criticizes drone attacks in northern Pakistan, arguing they terrorize civilians with questionable strategic benefits. In a separate incident, a bombing in eastern Turkey's Tunceli city kills at least seven people.
  • 26 Sep 2012 Syrian Civil War Escalates with Deadly Damascus Explosions: Twin explosions near the Syrian Armed Forces headquarters in central Damascus killed at least four military guards. Press TV correspondent Maya Nasser was fatally shot by a sniper while reporting on the scene. Qatar called for Arab world intervention in Syria, and local activists reported the Syrian army killed over 40 civilians in Thiabieh, a Damascus suburb.
  • 27 Sep 2012 Early COVID-19 Coronavirus Concerns in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health raised early concerns about a novel coronavirus similar to SARS, potentially impacting the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage. The ministry recommended travelers take precautionary measures, signaling the first international warnings about what would become the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 28 Sep 2012 Benghazi Attack Plot Revelation: The U.S. Director of National Intelligence's spokesperson disclosed intelligence about a potential plot to attack the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, foreshadowing future diplomatic tensions.
  • 29 Sep 2012 Fire Damages Ancient Aleppo Souq: During the Syrian Civil War, a devastating fire engulfed the historic Souq in Aleppo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, causing potentially irreparable damage to this centuries-old cultural landmark.
  • 30 Sep 2012 Deadly Car Bomb Attacks in Iraq: A series of coordinated car bomb explosions across Iraq resulted in at least 32 fatalities, demonstrating the ongoing instability and sectarian violence plaguing the country in the aftermath of years of conflict.