What happen To day 12th January in world history ?

January 12 is the 12th day of the year, the beginning of the year.

Some of the events that marked this day

1866: The Royal Aeronautical Society is founded in England.

1959: A large cave is discovered in Spain near Nerja.

1962: In the Vietnam War, the US military operation ‘Operation Chopper’ begins, which was the beginning of the war.

1964: A rebel revolution begins in Zanzibar, and Zanzibar becomes a republic.

1970: The failed Biafra region of Nigeria is captured, ending the civil war there.

1976: The United Nations Security Council passes a resolution allowing the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) to participate in the Security Council but not to vote.

1991: During the Gulf War, the United States Congress authorizes the use of military force to oust Iraq from Kuwait.

1998: 19 European countries adopt a resolution banning human cloning.

2001: Downtown Disney opens in California, offering a variety of entertainment options.

2004: The world’s first ocean liner makes its final voyage.

2010: Haiti is hit hard by an earthquake that kills more than 316,000 people and completely destroys the city of Port-au-Prince.

Some of those born today

1985: Yohana Cobo, Spanish actor.

1985: Artem Milevskiy, Ukrainian footballer.

Some of those who died today

2009: Claude Berri, French film director.

Books published

2004: Safe Harbour by Danielle Steel.

2007: I Like You by Amy Sedaris.

1993: Mexico by James A. Michener.

1968: The Confessions of Nat Turner.

1995: In the Kitchen With Rosie by Rosie Dale