August 12 in history
Events on August 12
Notable events that happened on August 12 in past years.
- 2021
Six people, five victims and the perpetrator are killed in Keyham, Plymouth in the worst mass shooting in the UK since 2010.
Wikipedia article: Plymouth - 2016
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
Wikipedia article: Syrian civil war - 1992
Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Wikipedia article: North American Free Trade Agreement - 1984
An infamous brawl takes place at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres.
Wikipedia article: 1984 Braves–Padres bean brawl - 1977
The Sri Lanka Riots, targeting the minority Sri Lankan Tamils, begin, less than a month after the United National Party came to power. Over 300 Tamils are killed.
Wikipedia article: 1977 anti-Tamil pogrom - 1960
Echo 1A, NASA's first successful communications satellite, is launched.
Wikipedia article: Project Echo - 1952
The Night of the Murdered Poets: Thirteen prominent Jewish intellectuals are murdered in Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union.
Wikipedia article: Night of the Murdered Poets - 1944
World War II: Nazi German troops end the week-long Wola massacre, during which at least 40,000 people are killed indiscriminately or in mass executions.
Wikipedia article: Nazi Germany - 1914
World War I: The Battle of Halen a.k.a. Battle of the Silver Helmets, a clash between large Belgian and German cavalry formations at Halen, Belgium.
Wikipedia article: Battle of Halen - 1865
Joseph Lister, British surgeon and scientist, performs the first antiseptic surgery.
Wikipedia article: Joseph Lister - 1793
The Rhône and Loire départments are created when the former département of Rhône-et-Loire is split into two.
Wikipedia article: Rhône (department) - 1687
Battle of Mohács: Charles of Lorraine defeats the Ottoman Empire.
Wikipedia article: Battle of Mohács (1687) - 1499
First engagement of the Battle of Zonchio between Venetian and Ottoman fleets.
Wikipedia article: Battle of Zonchio - 1204
The Republic of Venice acquires the right to Crete from Boniface I of Montferrat.
- 1099
First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon: Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces led by Al-Afdal Shahanshah. This is considered the last engagement of the First Crusade.
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