What Happened on October 12?
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EVENTS ON OCTOBER 12
Explore the most important historical events that happened on October 12, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Year:
1909
Foundation of Coritiba Foot Ball Club.
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World War I
Year:
1915
World War I: British nurse Edith Cavell is executed by a German firing squad for helping Allied soldiers escape from occupied Belgium.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Year:
1901
President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.
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Pledge of Allegiance
Year:
1892
The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited by students in many US public schools.
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Manizales
Year:
1849
The city of Manizales, Colombia, is founded by 'The Expedition of the 20'.
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Criminal Tribes Act
Year:
1871
The British in India enact the Criminal Tribes Act, naming many local communities "Criminal Tribes".
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First Battle of Passchendaele
Year:
1917
World War I: The First Battle of Passchendaele takes place resulting in the largest single-day loss of life in New Zealand history.
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Cloquet Fire
Year:
1918
A massive forest fire kills 453 people in Minnesota.
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BIRTHS ON OCTOBER 12
Discover famous people and historical figures born on October 12, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Constantine Manos
Year of birth:
1934
Constantine Manos, Greek-born American photographer (died 2025)
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Oğuz Atay
Year of birth:
1934
Oğuz Atay, Turkish engineer and author (died 1977)
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Dick Gregory
Year of birth:
1932
Dick Gregory, American comedian, actor, and author (died 2017)
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Ned Jarrett
Year of birth:
1932
Ned Jarrett, American race car driver and sportscaster
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Ole-Johan Dahl
Year of birth:
1931
Ole-Johan Dahl, Norwegian computer scientist and academic, co-developed Simula (died 2002)
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Albert Shiryaev
Year of birth:
1934
Albert Shiryaev, Russian mathematician and academic
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Richard Meier
Year of birth:
1934
Richard Meier, American architect, designed the Getty Center and City Tower
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Sam Moore
Year of birth:
1935
Sam Moore, American soul singer-songwriter (died 2025)
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DEATHS ON OCTOBER 12
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on October 12, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Robert Le Vigan
Year of death:
1972
Robert Le Vigan, French-Argentinian actor and politician (born 1900)
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Dean Acheson
Year of death:
1971
Dean Acheson, American lawyer and politician, 51st United States Secretary of State (born 1893)
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Peter Aufschnaiter
Year of death:
1973
Peter Aufschnaiter, Austrian mountaineer, geographer, and cartographer (born 1899)
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Nancy Spungen
Year of death:
1978
Nancy Spungen, American figure of the 1970s punk rock scene (born 1958)
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Anthony Berry
Year of death:
1984
Anthony Berry, English politician (born 1925)
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Gene Vincent
Year of death:
1971
Gene Vincent, American musician (born 1935)
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Feodor Stepanovich Rojankovsky
Year of death:
1970
Feodor Stepanovich Rojankovsky, Russian-American illustrator and painter (born 1891)
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Julius Saaristo
Year of death:
1969
Julius Saaristo, Finnish javelin thrower and soldier (born 1891)
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HOLIDAYS ON OCTOBER 12
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on October 12 around the world.
Columbus Day
Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de las Américas (Belize)
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Columbus Day
Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de la Resistencia Indígena, "Day of Indigenous Resistance" (Venezuela)
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Columbus Day
Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de la Raza (El Salvador, Uruguay)
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Columbus Day
Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de la Hispanidad or Fiesta Nacional de España, also Armed Forces Day (Spain)
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Columbus Day
Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día de las Culturas, "Day of the Cultures" (Costa Rica)
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Public holidays in Argentina
Discovery of America by Columbus-related observances (see also October 8): Día del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural, "Day of respect for cultural diversity" (Argentina)
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International Day Against DRM
International Day Against DRM
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Hafez
Hafez Day (Iran) 1
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