We have some interesting facts & historic events all about March 12th, including areas in religion, crime, health and more.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about March 12th in history!
Global Celebrations
- Mauritius day.
- Against Cyber Censorship Day.
- National Girl Scout Day
- National Plant a Flower Day
- National Baked Scallops Day
- National Genealogy Day
Historic Events
1968: Mauritius got independence from Britain in the year 1968!
1945: Japanese military delegation salute Lieutenant Colonel Nathu Singh (From Rajasthan) , commanding officer of the Rajput Regiment , following their surrender of the Islands, 1945
1951: Asakusa district in Tokyo. “A former soldier, wounded during the Second World War, begging in the streets. 1951.
1900: German immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, NY circa 1900 (colored)
1894: On this day, the first bottle of Coca-Cola was sold at Biedenharn Candy Company in the year 1894. Coca-Cola is sold in bottles for the first time in a candy store in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1894!
1737: Galileo’s body moved to the Church of Santa Croce in Florence, Italy in 1737!
Famous Birthdays
- Shreya Ghosal was born.
- Aaron Ekchart was born.
- Atif Aslam was born.
Heartbreaking Deaths
- Anne Frank died.
- Robert Bosch died.
- Alexander McKenzie died.