What Happened on November 6, 2012

Historical Events

• 5 people are shot at a poultry processing plant in Fresno, California

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren becomes the first female Senator from Massachusetts

• Green Moon wins the Melbourne Cup race at Flemington

Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth becomes the first disabled woman and first person born in Thailand to be elected to US Congress, representing Illinois

Famous Deaths

• Clive Dunn, British actor (Dad's Army, The Avengers), dies from complications following an operation at 92
• M-16 [Ernest Mateen], American cruiserweight boxing champion, dies at 46

Died in 2012 2012 Highlights