What happened today in history (February 12): Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin, Dayanand Saraswati and Christina Ricci were born, Ivan Reitman and Immanuel Kant died, Chile declared independence, the monarchy ended in China, Mahatma Gandhi withdrew the non-cooperation movement in India, Dior’s New Look Collection launched and more.
This Day in History (February 12): Birth of Abraham Lincoln and Dayanand Saraswati
Today in History, February 12: Winter is winding down and the weather is becoming pleasant, just in time for love week. Today is February 12, also known as Hug Day.
It is an occasion marked by expressions of affection between lovers. However, don’t get too excited.
Exams are approaching and there is no time to be lazy. One must continue to learn to grow mentally and emotionally. On that note, let’s look at the historical significance of February 12.
Many important events took place on this day (February 12) in sports, politics, art, along with famous birthdays and deaths in world history. Read on to find out how February 12 is a day to remember.
Historical events on this day
- In 1502, Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama set out on his second journey to India.
- In 1700, the Great Northern War began in Northern Europe between Denmark–Norway, Saxony, Russia, and the Swedish Empire.
- In 1818, Chile was declared an independent republic after three centuries of Spanish colonial rule.
- In 1909, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, was founded.
- In 1912, Pu Yi, the last emperor of China, was forced to abdicate to make way for the Republic of China.
- In 1922, Indian independence activist Mahatma Gandhi withdrew from the non-cooperation movement against the British because of increasing violence in the country.
- In 1941, the first penicillin injection was administered to British police officer Albert Alexander by Dr. Charles Fletcher.
- In 1946, African-American U.S. Army veteran Isaac Woodard was brutally assaulted by South Carolina police, leaving him permanently blind and inspiring the civil rights movement.
- In 1993, two-year-old James Bulger was kidnapped, tortured and killed by two ten-year-old boys in one of Britain’s most horrific crimes ever.
- In 2001, NEAR Shoemaker became the first spacecraft to orbit and land on an asteroid, doing so in the “saddle” region of 433 Eros.
- In 2012, JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested by the Delhi Police and charged with sedition for raising anti-national slogans at the university.
Sports event today
- In 1908, the automobile race from New York to Paris (via Alaska and Siberia) began, with George Schuster winning after 88 days of driving.
- In 1932, Sonja Henie of Norway won the second of three consecutive Olympic gold medals in women’s figure skating.
Today’s Arts and Culture Events
- In 1914, Cecil B. DeMille’s “The Squaw Man,” the first feature-length film shot in Hollywood, was released in America.
- In 1947, French fashion designer Christian Dior presented his first influential collection, titled “New Look”.
- In 2017, British pop singer Adele won Grammy awards for Best Song (“Hello”) and Best Album (“25”).
Notable deaths on this day
|
Sir No |
Year of death |
Personality |
|
first |
1554 |
Jane Gray, Queen of England in 1553, was beheaded for treason in 9 days at the age of 16. |
|
2 |
1804 |
Immanuel Kant, German philosopher who is considered one of the most influential modern philosophers in history |
|
3 |
1971 |
James Cash Penney Jr., American businessman and entrepreneur, founder of the famous department store chain JCPenney |
|
4 |
2000 |
Charles M. Schulz, American cartoonist best known for the comic strip Peanuts and the characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown |
|
5 |
2022 |
Ivan Reitman, veteran Hollywood filmmaker best known for directing the classic comedies Ghostbusters and Twins |
Famous birthdays on this day
|
Sir No |
Year of Birth |
Personality |
|
first |
1768 |
Francis II, last Holy Roman Emperor who reigned from 1792 to 1806 and became Francis I, Emperor of Austria, and King of Hungary and Bohemia |
|
2 |
1809 |
Abraham Lincoln, American lawyer and politician, overcame poverty to become the 16th president of the United States and made his name in history for the abolition of slavery. |
|
3 |
1809 |
Charles Darwin, English naturalist, geologist and biologist who revolutionized the world and science with his theory of evolution |
|
4 |
1824 |
Dayanand Saraswati, Indian philosopher and religious leader, founder of the Vedic reform movement, Arya Samaj |
|
5 |
1920 |
Pran Krishna Sikand, Indian actor famous for playing villains in films such as Zanjeer, Don and Bobby |
|
6 |
1934 |
Bill Russell, American professional basketball player who played in the NBA from 1956 to 1969 |
|
7 |
1968 |
Josh Brolin, American actor known for his commanding voice and versatile acting in films such as Avengers: Endgame, No Country for Old Men and The Goonies |
|
8 |
1974 |
Naseem Hamed, British boxer famous for his performances and knockout power and considered one of the greatest boxers ever |
|
9 |
1980 |
Christina Ricci, American actress who became famous as a child for her popular roles in The Addams Family and Casper |
|
ten |
1980 |
Gucci Mane, American rapper famous for the songs “Lemonade”, “Beat it Up” and “Wasted” |
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Frequently asked questions
What happened today in history (February 12)?
Chile declared independence from Spain and Mahatma Gandhi withdrew his non-cooperation movement in India on this day in history.
Which famous person was born on this day, February 12?
US President Abraham Lincoln, who abolished slavery, and Indian philosopher Dayanand Saraswati, founder of the Arya Samaj movement, were born today (February 12).
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