1964⚡ Event
Zanzibar Revolution
Sultan Jamshid bin Abdullah was overthrown by rebels led by John Okello. This event ended 200 years of Arab dominance in Zanzibar.
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What Happened on January 12?
Discover 15 historical moments on January 12 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on January 12(5)
1967⚡ Event
First Human Cryopreservation
Seventy-three-year-old psychology professor James Bedford became the first person to be cryonically preserved. The preservation was done with the intent of future resuscitation.
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2007⚡ Event
Comet McNaught Reaches Perihelion
Comet McNaught reached perihelion, becoming the brightest comet in over 40 years. It had an apparent magnitude of −5.5.
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2010⚡ Event
Assassination of Massoud Ali-Mohammadi
Iranian physicist Massoud Ali-Mohammadi was assassinated while leaving his home for the University of Tehran. He was a professor at the university.
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2010⚡ Event
Haiti Earthquake
An earthquake registering 7.0 Mw struck Haiti, causing widespread destruction. The disaster killed more than 100,000 people.
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Famous Birthdays on January 12(5)
Notable Deaths on January 12(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Sharad Yadav
Indian politician Sharad Yadav, former Minister of Civil Aviation and Labour Minister, died.
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January 12 in History
January 12 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1964 to the present day.
Major Events on January 12
Among the most notable events on January 12: Zanzibar Revolution (1964), First Human Cryopreservation (1967), Comet McNaught Reaches Perihelion (2007). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 12
Notable figures born on January 12 include Sven Botman, Sam LaPorta, Eva Lys. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 12
Remembered figures who died on January 12 include Lisa Marie Presley, Sharad Yadav, Leslie Charleson. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 12?
- January 12 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on January 12?
- One of the most notable events on January 12 is: Zanzibar Revolution.
- Who was born on January 12?
- Famous figures born on January 12 include Sven Botman, Sam LaPorta, Eva Lys.
- How many historical events happened on January 12?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on January 12, spanning centuries of world history.
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