1952⚡ Event
Lord Ismay appointed NATO Secretary General
British diplomat Lord Ismay was appointed the first secretary general of NATO.
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What Happened on March 12?
Discover 15 historical moments on March 12 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Hastings Ismay, 1st Baron Ismay
Historical Events on March 12(5)
1967⚡ Event
Suharto becomes acting president of Indonesia
General Suharto seized power from President Sukarno when the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly sworn him in as acting president of Indonesia.
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1971⚡ Event
Turkish coup by memorandum
The Turkish Armed Forces executed a "coup by memorandum", forcing the resignation of Prime Minister Süleyman Demirel.
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2006⚡ Event
Mahmudiyah murders
U.S. Army soldiers gang-raped a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and murdered her along with her family members.
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2014⚡ Event
East Harlem gas explosion
A gas leak caused an explosion in East Harlem, New York City, destroying two apartment buildings and causing eight deaths.
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Famous Birthdays on March 12(5)
Notable Deaths on March 12(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Felix Ibru
Felix Ibru was a Nigerian architect and politician, serving as Governor of Delta State.
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2016🕊️ Death
Lloyd Shapley
Lloyd Shapley was an American mathematician and economist, and a Nobel Prize laureate.
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March 12 in History
March 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 1952 to the present day.
Major Events on March 12
Among the most notable events on March 12: Lord Ismay appointed NATO Secretary General (1952), Suharto becomes acting president of Indonesia (1967), Turkish coup by memorandum (1971). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on March 12
Notable figures born on March 12 include Max Duggan, Andrea Brillantes, Malina Weissman. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on March 12
Remembered figures who died on March 12 include Willie Barrow, Rafiq Azad, Felix Ibru. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on March 12?
- March 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 March 12?
- One of the most notable events on March 12 is: Lord Ismay appointed NATO Secretary General.
- Who was born on March 12?
- Famous figures born on March 12 include Max Duggan, Andrea Brillantes, Malina Weissman.
- How many historical events happened on March 12?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on March 12, spanning centuries of world history.
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