What Happened on January 12?
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EVENTS ON JANUARY 12
Explore the most important historical events that happened on January 12, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Hattie Caraway
Year:
1932
Hattie Caraway becomes the first woman elected to the United States Senate.
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Minnie Pit Disaster
Year:
1918
The Minnie Pit Disaster coal mining accident occurs in Halmer End, Staffordshire, in which 155 men and boys die.
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Oswald Boelcke
Year:
1916
Oswald Boelcke and Max Immelmann become the first German aviators to earn the Pour le Mérite, receive the German Empire's highest military award, for achieving eight aerial victories each over Allied aircraft.
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United States House of Representatives
Year:
1915
The United States House of Representatives rejects a proposed constitutional amendment to require states to give women the right to vote.
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Casas Viejas incident
Year:
1933
Casas Viejas incident: 22 peasants killed by the Security and Assault Corps in Casas Viejas, Spain.
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World War II
Year:
1942
World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt creates the National War Labor Board.
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Vietnam War
Year:
1962
Vietnam War: Operation Chopper, the first American combat mission and first American helicopter assault in the war, takes place.
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Martin 2-0-2
Year:
1955
A Martin 2-0-2 and Douglas DC-3 collide over Boone County, Kentucky, killing 15 people.
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BIRTHS ON JANUARY 12
Discover famous people and historical figures born on January 12, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Bob Hewitt
Year of birth:
1940
Bob Hewitt, Australian-South African tennis player
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Chet Jastremski
Year of birth:
1941
Chet Jastremski, American swimmer and physician (died 2014)
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Ronald Shannon Jackson
Year of birth:
1940
Ronald Shannon Jackson, American drummer and composer (died 2013)
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Dick Motz
Year of birth:
1940
Dick Motz, New Zealand cricketer (died 2007)
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Qazi Hussain Ahmad
Year of birth:
1938
Qazi Hussain Ahmad, Pakistani scholar and politician (died 2013)
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Fiona Caldicott
Year of birth:
1941
Fiona Caldicott, English psychiatrist and psychotherapist (died 2021)
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Long John Baldry
Year of birth:
1941
Long John Baldry, English-Canadian singer-songwriter and voice actor (died 2005)
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Hans Henning Atrott
Year of birth:
1944
Hans Henning Atrott, German author and theorist (died 2018)
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DEATHS ON JANUARY 12
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on January 12, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Jan Campert
Year of death:
1943
Jan Campert, Dutch journalist and critic (born 1902)
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Lance C. Wade
Year of death:
1944
Lance C. Wade, American commander and pilot (born 1915)
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Charles Hatfield
Year of death:
1958
Charles Hatfield, American meteorologist (born 1875)
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Nevil Shute
Year of death:
1960
Nevil Shute, English engineer and author (born 1899)
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Ralph Hitz
Year of death:
1940
Ralph Hitz, Austrian-American hotelier (born 1891)
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Edward Smith (VC)
Year of death:
1940
Edward Smith, English lieutenant, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1898)
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Gervase Elwes
Year of death:
1921
Gervase Elwes, English tenor and actor (born 1866)
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Austin Chapman
Year of death:
1926
Austin Chapman, Australian businessman and politician, 4th Australian Minister for Defence (born 1864)
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HOLIDAYS ON JANUARY 12
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on January 12 around the world.
National Youth Day (India)
National Youth Day (India)
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Public holidays in Tanzania
Zanzibar Revolution Day (Tanzania)
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Yennayer
Yennayer (Algeria)
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Aelred of Rievaulx
Christian feast day: Aelred of Rievaulx
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January 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: January 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Bernard of Corleone
Christian feast day: Bernard of Corleone
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Tatiana of Rome
Christian feast day: Tatiana
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Marguerite Bourgeoys
Christian feast day: Marguerite Bourgeoys
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