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October 12 in recent years

October 12 is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 80 days remain until the end of the year.

October 12th is a day filled with many interesting events throughout history. From ancient empires falling to modern-day achievements, this date has seen a lot happen. People have been born and passed away on this day, and many special holidays are celebrated around the world. Let's explore some of the most important moments from October 12th!

Events

Important Moments in History

Key Events Before 1900

Key Events After 1900

  • 1901 – President Theodore Roosevelt officially changed the name of the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.
  • 1915 – During World War I, British nurse Edith Cavell was executed by a German firing squad. She was helping Allied soldiers escape from occupied Belgium.
  • 1917 – In World War I, the First Battle of Passchendaele took place. It resulted in the largest single-day loss of life in New Zealand's history.
  • 1918 – A huge forest fire, known as the 1918 Cloquet fire, killed 453 people in Minnesota.
  • 1928 – An iron lung respirator was used for the first time at Boston Children's Hospital. This device helped people breathe.
  • 1933 – The military prison Fort Alcatraz became the civilian Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, a famous federal prison.
  • 1944 – During World War II, the Axis occupation of Athens ended.
  • 1945Desmond Doss became the first conscientious objector to receive the U.S. Medal of Honor. He was a medic who refused to carry a weapon during World War II.
  • 1960 – Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev famously pounded his shoe on a desk at the United Nations. He was protesting a statement from the Philippines.
  • 1962 – The Columbus Day Storm of 1962 hit the U.S. Pacific Northwest. It brought record-breaking winds, causing about $230 million in damages and killing 46 people.
  • 1964 – The Soviet Union launched the Voskhod 1 into space. It was the first spacecraft with more than one person on board and the first flight where astronauts didn't wear pressure suits.
  • 1968Equatorial Guinea gained its independence from Spain.
  • 1970 – During the Vietnam War, President Richard Nixon announced that the United States would withdraw 40,000 more troops before Christmas.
  • 1973 – President Nixon nominated Gerald R. Ford to become the new Vice President.
  • 1979Typhoon Tip became the largest and most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded.
  • 1983 – Japan's former Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka was found guilty of taking a $2 million bribe. He was sentenced to four years in jail.
  • 1984 – The Provisional Irish Republican Army tried to assassinate Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet in the Brighton hotel bombing. The bomb killed five people and injured 31.
  • 1992 – A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Cairo, Egypt, killing at least 510 people.
  • 1994 – The Magellan spacecraft burned up in the atmosphere of Venus after completing its mission.
  • 1999Pervez Musharraf took power in Pakistan from Nawaz Sharif in a peaceful military takeover.
  • 2005 – China launched its second human spaceflight, Shenzhou 6. It carried two astronauts who stayed in orbit for five days.
  • 2012 – The European Union was awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize.
  • 2017 – The United States announced its decision to leave UNESCO, an organization that promotes peace and security through education and culture. Israel followed soon after.
  • 2018Princess Eugenie married Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
  • 2019 – Typhoon Hagibis hit Japan, causing 10 deaths and forcing one million people to evacuate.
  • 2019Eliud Kipchoge from Kenya became the first person to run a marathon in less than two hours. His time was 1:59:40 in Vienna.

Famous Birthdays

Born Before 1900

Born After 1900

  • 1906Joe Cronin, an American baseball player and manager.
  • 1921Art Clokey, an American animator who created the popular character Gumby.
  • 1929 – Robert Coles, an American psychologist and author.
  • 1932Dick Gregory, an American comedian, actor, and author.
  • 1935Luciano Pavarotti, a world-famous Italian tenor (opera singer).
  • 1942Melvin Franklin, an American soul bass singer, known for being in The Temptations.
  • 1944 – Angela Rippon, an English journalist and author.
  • 1948Hugh Jackman, a famous Australian actor, singer, and producer.
  • 1950Susan Anton, an American actress and model.
  • 1953 – Les Dennis, an English comedian and actor.
  • 1955 – Jane Siberry, a Canadian singer-songwriter.
  • 1960Hiroyuki Sanada, a Japanese actor and martial artist.
  • 1962 – Chris Botti, an American trumpet player and composer.
  • 1968 – Leon Lett, an American football player.
  • 1969Martie Maguire, an American singer-songwriter and violinist, known from The Chicks.
  • 1970Kirk Cameron, an American actor.
  • 1975Marion Jones, an American basketball player and runner.
  • 1977Bode Miller, an American skier, known for his Olympic medals.
  • 1980Ledley King, an English footballer.
  • 1981Josh Hutcherson, an American actor and producer.
  • 1992Josh Hutcherson, an American actor and producer.
  • 2002 – Iris Apatow, an American actress.
  • 2004 – Darci Lynne, an American ventriloquist who won America's Got Talent.

People Who Passed Away

Before 1900

After 1900

Special Days and Holidays

  • Christian feast day:
  • Children's Day (Brazil) – A day dedicated to celebrating children.
  • Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances:
    • Columbus Day (in Honduras)
    • Fiesta Nacional de España, also Armed Forces Day (Spain) – Spain's National Day.
    • Día de la Raza (in El Salvador, Uruguay) – Day of the Race, celebrating the mix of cultures.
    • Día de la Resistencia Indígena (Venezuela) – Day of Indigenous Resistance, honoring native peoples.
    • Día de las Américas (Belize) – Day of the Americas.
    • Día de las Culturas (Costa Rica) – Day of the Cultures.
    • Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural (Argentina) – Day of respect for cultural diversity.
  • Discovery Day (The Bahamas, Colombia) – Celebrates the discovery of the Americas.
  • Independence Day (Equatorial Guinea) – Celebrates Equatorial Guinea becoming independent from Spain in 1968.
  • International Day Against DRM – A day to raise awareness about Digital Rights Management.Kids robot.svg In Spanish: 12 de octubre para niños
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