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.
politicswar
What Happened on January 12?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for January 12 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Massoud Ali-Mohammadi
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.
sciencemedicine
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.
scienceexploration
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.
politicsscience
2010⚡ Event
Haiti Earthquake
An earthquake registering 7.0 Mw struck Haiti, causing widespread destruction. The disaster killed more than 100,000 people.
disaster
Birthdays on January 12(5)
2012🎂 Birth
Artem Kotenko
Artem Kotenko, a Ukrainian singer, was born.
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Deaths on January 12(5)
2023🕊️ Death
Lisa Marie Presley
American singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley died.
musicentertainment
2023🕊️ Death
Sharad Yadav
Indian politician Sharad Yadav, former Minister of Civil Aviation and Labour Minister, died.
politics
2025🕊️ Death
Claude Jarman Jr.
American actor and producer Claude Jarman Jr. died.
entertainment
January 12 in History
January 12 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on January 12
Examples currently recorded for January 12 include Zanzibar Revolution (1964), First Human Cryopreservation (1967), Comet McNaught Reaches Perihelion (2007). View all events →
Birthdays on January 12
People recorded as born on January 12 include Sven Botman, Sam LaPorta, Eva Lys. View all birthdays →
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?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for January 12: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for January 12?
- One event currently recorded for January 12 is: Zanzibar Revolution.
- Who was born on January 12?
- People recorded as born on January 12 include Sven Botman, Sam LaPorta, Eva Lys.
- How many historical events are recorded for January 12?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for January 12.
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