February 12 in history
Events on February 12
Notable events that happened on February 12 in past years.
- 2026
In the first general election since the July Revolution in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, wins a landslide victory upon returning to power after almost 19 years. A referendum held alongside was also approved by the majority of voters.
Wikipedia article: 2026 Bangladeshi general election - 2004
The city of San Francisco begins issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in response to a directive from Mayor Gavin Newsom.
Wikipedia article: San Francisco - 2001
NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft touches down in the "saddle" region of 433 Eros, becoming the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid.
Wikipedia article: NEAR Shoemaker - 1992
The current Constitution of Mongolia comes into effect.
Wikipedia article: Constitution of Mongolia - 1983
One hundred women protest in Lahore, Pakistan against military dictator Zia-ul-Haq's proposed Law of Evidence. The women were tear-gassed, baton-charged and thrown into lock-up. The women were successful in repealing the law.
Wikipedia article: Lahore - 1965
Malcolm X visits Smethwick near Birmingham following the racially-charged 1964 United Kingdom general election.
Wikipedia article: Malcolm X - 1961
The Soviet Union launches Venera 1 towards Venus.
Wikipedia article: Venera 1 - 1946
African American United States Army veteran Isaac Woodard is severely beaten by a South Carolina police officer to the point where he loses his vision in both eyes. The incident later galvanizes the civil rights movement and partially inspires Orson Welles' film Touch of Evil.
Wikipedia article: African Americans - 1921
Bolsheviks launch a revolt in Georgia as a preliminary to the Red Army invasion of Georgia.
Wikipedia article: Bolsheviks - 1909
New Zealand's worst maritime disaster of the 20th century happens when the SS Penguin, an inter-island ferry, sinks and explodes at the entrance to Wellington Harbour.
Wikipedia article: SS Penguin - 1832
Ecuador annexes the Galápagos Islands.
Wikipedia article: Ecuador - 1771
Gustav III becomes the King of Sweden.
Wikipedia article: Gustav III - 1593
Japanese invasion of Korea: Approximately 3,000 Joseon defenders led by general Kwŏn Yul successfully repel more than 30,000 Japanese forces in the Siege of Haengju.
Wikipedia article: Imjin War - 1429
English forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orléans in the Battle of the Herrings.
- 1059
Upon reaching Rome, Bruno of Toul is elected as pope Leo IX and starts initiating reforms.
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