1818⚡ Event
Chile proclaims independence
Chile formally proclaims its independence from Spain, securing its place as a sovereign nation in South America.
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What Happened on February 12?
Browse 21 historical entries recorded for February 12 — 8 events, 7 births, and 6 deaths.
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Historical Events on February 12(8)
1924⚡ Event
Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue premieres
George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue premieres at Aeolian Hall in New York City, blending classical and jazz music.
musicarts
1973⚡ Event
First release of American prisoners from Hanoi
The first group of American prisoners of war is released from North Vietnam following the Paris Peace Accords.
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1994⚡ Event
The Scream stolen
Edvard Munch's painting The Scream was stolen from the National Gallery of Norway.
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2001⚡ Event
NEAR Shoemaker lands on Eros
The NASA space probe NEAR Shoemaker touched down on Eros, becoming the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid.
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2003⚡ Event
Bolivian riots end
Protesters in La Paz and the Bolivian government brokered a deal to end two days of rioting against a proposed salary tax.
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2009⚡ Event
Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash
Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York, killing all 49 people on board and the house's occupant.
disaster
2016⚡ Event
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill meet
In the first meeting between the leaders of the Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church, Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow signed the Havana Declaration at José Martí International Airport in Cuba.
religion
Birthdays on February 12(7)
1809🎂 Birth
Charles Darwin born
English naturalist Charles Darwin is born in Shrewsbury. His theory of evolution fundamentally changed biology.
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1809🎂 Birth
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville, Kentucky. He would later become the 16th President of the United States.
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1994🎂 Birth
Kemal Bilmez
Kemal Bilmez, a Belgian politician, was born on February 12, 1994.
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2000🎂 Birth
Kim Ji-min
Kim Ji-min, a South Korean actress, was born on February 12, 2000.
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2001🎂 Birth
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Georgian footballer, was born on February 12, 2001.
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Deaths on February 12(6)
2000🕊️ Death
Charles Schulz dies
American cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip, dies in Santa Rosa, California.
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2019🕊️ Death
Lyndon LaRouche
Lyndon LaRouche was an American political activist.
politics
2020🕊️ Death
Christie Blatchford
Christie Blatchford was a Canadian newspaper columnist, journalist, and broadcaster.
literatureentertainment
2020🕊️ Death
Geert Hofstede
Geert Hofstede was a Dutch social psychologist.
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2022🕊️ Death
Ivan Reitman
Ivan Reitman was a Slovak-Canadian actor, director, and producer.
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February 12 in History
February 12 is home to 21 recorded historical entries in our collection: 8 events, 7 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on February 12
Examples currently recorded for February 12 include Chile proclaims independence (1818), Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue premieres (1924), First release of American prisoners from Hanoi (1973). View all events →
Birthdays on February 12
People recorded as born on February 12 include Charles Darwin, Abraham Lincoln, Kemal Bilmez. View all birthdays →
Deaths on February 12
Remembered figures who died on February 12 include Charles Schulz, Gordon Banks, Lyndon LaRouche. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 12?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 21 entries for February 12: 8 events, 7 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for February 12?
- One event currently recorded for February 12 is: Chile proclaims independence.
- Who was born on February 12?
- People recorded as born on February 12 include Charles Darwin, Abraham Lincoln, Kemal Bilmez.
- How many historical events are recorded for February 12?
- The current DayFacts collection records 8 historical events for February 12.
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