Columbus reaches the Americas
Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in the Bahamas, marking the beginning of sustained European contact with the Americas.
Discover 4 historical moments on October 12 — 2 events, 1 birthdays, and 1 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in the Bahamas, marking the beginning of sustained European contact with the Americas.
The United Nations designates October 12, 1999 as the day the world population reaches six billion people.
Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti is born in Modena. He becomes one of the most celebrated tenors of the 20th century.
Confederate General Robert E. Lee dies in Lexington, Virginia, five years after the end of the American Civil War.
October 12 is home to 4 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 2 notable events, 1 famous birthdays, and 1 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1492 to the present day.
Among the most notable events on October 12: Columbus reaches the Americas (1492), World population reaches 6 billion (1999). View all events →
Notable figures born on October 12 include Luciano Pavarotti. View all birthdays →
Remembered figures who died on October 12 include Robert E. Lee. View all →
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