1995⚡ Event
Hurricane Ismael
Hurricane Ismael formed off the southwest coast of Mexico; it went on to kill over a hundred people in the country.
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What Happened on September 12?
Discover 15 historical moments on September 12 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on September 12(5)
2003⚡ Event
Typhoon Maemi
Typhoon Maemi, the strongest recorded typhoon to strike South Korea, made landfall near Busan.
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2003⚡ Event
Steam public release
The first public release of Steam, a distribution service for computer games, was made available for download.
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2008⚡ Event
Metrolink train collision
A Metrolink train collided head-on with a freight train in Los Angeles, California, resulting in 25 deaths and 135 injuries.
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2015⚡ Event
Petlawad explosion
An explosion involving illegally stored mining detonators in Petlawad, India, killed 104 people and injured more than 150 others.
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Famous Birthdays on September 12(5)
Notable Deaths on September 12(5)
2017🕊️ Death
Allan MacEachen
Allan MacEachen was a Canadian economist and politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Canada.
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2017🕊️ Death
Edith Windsor
Edith Windsor was an American LGBT rights activist and technology manager at IBM.
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2019🕊️ Death
ʻAkilisi Pōhiva
ʻAkilisi Pōhiva was a Tongan politician and activist who served as Prime Minister of Tonga.
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September 12 in History
September 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 1995 to the present day.
Major Events on September 12
Among the most notable events on September 12: Hurricane Ismael (1995), Typhoon Maemi (2003), Steam public release (2003). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on September 12
Notable figures born on September 12 include Colin Ford, Sydney Sweeney, Almida de Val. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on September 12
Remembered figures who died on September 12 include Allan MacEachen, Edith Windsor, Shen Chun-shan. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 12?
- September 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 September 12?
- One of the most notable events on September 12 is: Hurricane Ismael.
- Who was born on September 12?
- Famous figures born on September 12 include Colin Ford, Sydney Sweeney, Almida de Val.
- How many historical events happened on September 12?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on September 12, spanning centuries of world history.
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