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What happened in history on January 12th?

Kobe Glover

What happened in history on January 12th?

1932 – Hattie Caraway becomes the first woman elected to the United States Senate. 1942 – World War II: United States President Franklin D. 1945 – World War II: The Red Army begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive. 1962 – Vietnam War: Operation Chopper, the first American combat mission in the war, takes place.

Is January 12 a special day?

Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day. Kiss a Ginger Day. National Hot Tea Day. National Pharmacist Day.

What is so special about 12 January?

National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated on 12 January, being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.

Who was born on 12th January?

Actress Farrah Forke is 52. Actress Rachael Harris is 52. Rock singer Zack de la Rocha is 50. Rapper Raekwon (Wu Tang Clan) is 50.

Why is January 12th important?

This Day in History: January 12 On this day in 2010, a magnitude-7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti, especially Port-au-Prince, killing more than 200,000 people and leaving more than 1,000,000 homeless and touching off a massive international relief effort.

What big things happened in 1998?

Events

  • January 26: President Clinton becomes embroiled in the Lewinsky scandal.
  • March 27: FDA approves Viagra for erectile dysfunction.
  • May 18: United States v.
  • August 7: U.S. embassy bombings in Tanzania and Kenya.
  • September 8: Mark McGwire breaks the single-season home run record.
  • October 29: John Glenn returns to space.

What is the age if born in 1998?

The number of years from 1998 to 2021 is 23 years.

What is January 24th day?

National Peanut Butter Day
National Peanut Butter Day on January 24th recognizes an American staple in our pantries. Whether creamy or chunky, with chocolate or with jelly, peanut butter gets the recognition it deserves each year on this day.

Who is the most famous person born on January 12?

Celebrity Birthdays: Jan. 12

  • Christiane Amanpour. Broadcast journalist Christiane Amanpour is 63.
  • Cynthia Addai-Robinson. Actor Cynthia Addai-Robinson is 41.
  • Dominique Wilkins. Basketball Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins is 61.
  • Ella Henderson.
  • Howard Stern.
  • Issa Rae.
  • Jeff Bezos.
  • Jeremy Camp.