September 12th Grandparents Day
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
For Those With Birthdays 12th September or looking for specific year these years are Included on this date 1922, 1930, 1940, 1948, 1953, 1960, 1962, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1990, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, Born This Day,
France
1940 France Lascaux Prehistoric Cave Paintings
12th Sept. 1940 : The Lascaux prehistoric cave paintings are discovered by accident by teenagers searching for their dog in France, the paintings are believed to date back over 15,000 years and are considered to be some of the best examples of well-known Upper Paleolithic paintings dating back 16,000 years ever discovered.
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1940 France Lascaux Prehistoric Cave Paintings
12th Sept. 1940 : The Lascaux prehistoric cave paintings are discovered by accident by teenagers searching for their dog in France, the paintings are believed to date back over 15,000 years and are considered to be some of the best examples of well-known Upper Paleolithic paintings dating back 16,000 years ever discovered.
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UK
1922 England Rudyard Kipling
12th Sept. 1922 : Rudyard Kipling the well known British writer and poet has made a statement to the New York Times giving an answer to critics that he never stated the United States only entered World War I for the gold it could gain and that Britain and the free world would always be in debt to America for it's help and assistance in World War I.
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1922 England Rudyard Kipling
12th Sept. 1922 : Rudyard Kipling the well known British writer and poet has made a statement to the New York Times giving an answer to critics that he never stated the United States only entered World War I for the gold it could gain and that Britain and the free world would always be in debt to America for it's help and assistance in World War I.
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Argentina
1930 Argentina Military Coup
12th Sept. 1930 : Buenos Aires the capitol of Argentina is still in turmoil with mobs running through the streets after the President Irigoyen was overthrown by a military coup.
1930 Argentina Military Coup
12th Sept. 1930 : Buenos Aires the capitol of Argentina is still in turmoil with mobs running through the streets after the President Irigoyen was overthrown by a military coup.
U.S.
1948 U.S.A. Spread Of Polio Increases
12th September 1948 : The spread of Infantile Paralysis ( Polio ) is continuing to increase in many US States, only in the worst affected areas will schools continue to stay closed for public health reasons.
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1948 U.S.A. Spread Of Polio Increases
12th September 1948 : The spread of Infantile Paralysis ( Polio ) is continuing to increase in many US States, only in the worst affected areas will schools continue to stay closed for public health reasons.
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U.S.
1953 U.S.A. JFK Marries Jacky
12th Sept. 1953 : Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy of Massachusetts marries Jacqueline Lee Bouvier.
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1953 U.S.A. JFK Marries Jacky
12th Sept. 1953 : Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy of Massachusetts marries Jacqueline Lee Bouvier.
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Russia
1953 Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev
12th Sept. 1953 : Six months after the death of Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev succeeds him as first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
1953 Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev
12th Sept. 1953 : Six months after the death of Joseph Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev succeeds him as first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
U.S.
1960 U.S.A. Hurricane Donna
12th Sept. 1960 : Hurricane Donna one of the most destructive hurricanes seen for many years is pounding Eastern Long Island, New York with high winds and heavy rain causing widespread flooding and property damage and is expected to hit New England within a short time. Although schools in New York opened as usual for the first day of school many were closed early as the ferocity of the storm was realized.
Many areas in Florida that were hit by Hurricane Donna have now been declared a major disaster area with an estimated 1/4 million homes still without electricity, Telephones and water. The final death toll is not known but it could well reach double figures once more of the homes that were destroyed can be checked.
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1960 U.S.A. Hurricane Donna
12th Sept. 1960 : Hurricane Donna one of the most destructive hurricanes seen for many years is pounding Eastern Long Island, New York with high winds and heavy rain causing widespread flooding and property damage and is expected to hit New England within a short time. Although schools in New York opened as usual for the first day of school many were closed early as the ferocity of the storm was realized.
Many areas in Florida that were hit by Hurricane Donna have now been declared a major disaster area with an estimated 1/4 million homes still without electricity, Telephones and water. The final death toll is not known but it could well reach double figures once more of the homes that were destroyed can be checked.
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U.S.
1962 U.S.A. Kennedy Tells The World America Will Land A Man On The Moon
12th Sept. 1962 : In response to the progress made the the Soviet Union in the space race President John F. Kennedy announced that America will place a man on the moon and safely return him before the year 1970
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1962 U.S.A. Kennedy Tells The World America Will Land A Man On The Moon
12th Sept. 1962 : In response to the progress made the the Soviet Union in the space race President John F. Kennedy announced that America will place a man on the moon and safely return him before the year 1970
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Jordan
1970 Jordan Plane Hijack
12th Sept. 1970 : Palestinian Guerrillas who have hijacked three aircraft in the desert, today blew up those aircraft at the airstrip, but stated the passengers were removed first so are still safe.
1970 Jordan Plane Hijack
12th Sept. 1970 : Palestinian Guerrillas who have hijacked three aircraft in the desert, today blew up those aircraft at the airstrip, but stated the passengers were removed first so are still safe.
Ethiopia
More News and Events From 1974 Ethiopia Emperor Haile Selassie
12th September 1974 : Emperor Haile Selassie who had been crowned "King of Kings of Ethiopia" in 1930 spending 5 years in exile from 1936 - 1941 is deposed by military coup .
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More News and Events From 1974 Ethiopia Emperor Haile Selassie
12th September 1974 : Emperor Haile Selassie who had been crowned "King of Kings of Ethiopia" in 1930 spending 5 years in exile from 1936 - 1941 is deposed by military coup .
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South Africa
1977 South Africa Steve Biko Killed
12th Sept. 1977 : Steve Biko, a strong anti apartheid activist, was killed in an African prison while in police custody.
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1977 South Africa Steve Biko Killed
12th Sept. 1977 : Steve Biko, a strong anti apartheid activist, was killed in an African prison while in police custody.
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Indonesia
1979 Indonesia Earthquake
12th Sept. 1979 : An earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia and although little damage was felt on the mainland it triggered a tidal wave that destroyed homes and left 8,000 people homeless on the remote island of Yapen.
1979 Indonesia Earthquake
12th Sept. 1979 : An earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale struck Indonesia and although little damage was felt on the mainland it triggered a tidal wave that destroyed homes and left 8,000 people homeless on the remote island of Yapen.
U.S.
1980 U.S.A. Detroit
12th Sept. 1980 : The latest census figures released for Detroit confirm what many have believed and confirmed the worst fears showing that the population of the city has decreased by 23% in just 10 years. Census figures are used to distribute Federal Aid and a decrease of 23% will mean a decrease in aid for the beleaguered city.
1980 U.S.A. Detroit
12th Sept. 1980 : The latest census figures released for Detroit confirm what many have believed and confirmed the worst fears showing that the population of the city has decreased by 23% in just 10 years. Census figures are used to distribute Federal Aid and a decrease of 23% will mean a decrease in aid for the beleaguered city.
Jamaica
1988 Jamaica Hurricane Gilbert
12th Sept. 1988 : Hurricane Gilbert A category 5 hurricane with winds reaching 175 mph and the eye large enough to cover Jamaica causes destruction on a scale never before seen on the Island killing hundreds of people and damaging nearly 70% of the Islands homes .
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1988 Jamaica Hurricane Gilbert
12th Sept. 1988 : Hurricane Gilbert A category 5 hurricane with winds reaching 175 mph and the eye large enough to cover Jamaica causes destruction on a scale never before seen on the Island killing hundreds of people and damaging nearly 70% of the Islands homes .
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Australia
1990 Australia Bungee Jumping Banned
12th Sept. 1990 : Following a number of High Profile deaths and many other injuries the activity known as Bungee Jumping has been banned in Australia
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1990 Australia Bungee Jumping Banned
12th Sept. 1990 : Following a number of High Profile deaths and many other injuries the activity known as Bungee Jumping has been banned in Australia
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China
1990 China Crack Down On Crime
12th September 1990 : China has cracked down on crime and has executed over 1,500 people this year in a report published by Amnesty International , many within 2 weeks of being arrested which brings into question the trials which many believe are just a mere formality.
1990 China Crack Down On Crime
12th September 1990 : China has cracked down on crime and has executed over 1,500 people this year in a report published by Amnesty International , many within 2 weeks of being arrested which brings into question the trials which many believe are just a mere formality.
U.S.
1997 U.S.A. Bankruptcy Increasing
12th Sept. 1997 : Figures just released show that more Americans were declaring bankruptcy in an attempt to leave credit cards debts behind them.
1997 U.S.A. Bankruptcy Increasing
12th Sept. 1997 : Figures just released show that more Americans were declaring bankruptcy in an attempt to leave credit cards debts behind them.
UK
1998 UK Spice Girls
12th Sept. 1998 : Spice girls return from 3 month tour in the United States to thousands of adoring fans.
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1998 UK Spice Girls
12th Sept. 1998 : Spice girls return from 3 month tour in the United States to thousands of adoring fans.
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U.S.
2000 U.S.A. Dollar Strengthens Against Euro and pound
12th Sept. 2000 : The US dollar continues it's strong run with the dollar hitting highs against the pound Stirling and the Euro in late trading.
2000 U.S.A. Dollar Strengthens Against Euro and pound
12th Sept. 2000 : The US dollar continues it's strong run with the dollar hitting highs against the pound Stirling and the Euro in late trading.
U.S.
2001 U.S.A. Bush Announces War On Terrorism
12th Sept. 2001 : Following the Terrorist attacks on the United States President George W. Bush calls the attacks "acts of war" against the United States and announced a war against terrorism, vowing to "find those responsible and bring them to justice" and told the nation that a search for those responsible was already underway. NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, supported the presidents call for military action.
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2001 U.S.A. Bush Announces War On Terrorism
12th Sept. 2001 : Following the Terrorist attacks on the United States President George W. Bush calls the attacks "acts of war" against the United States and announced a war against terrorism, vowing to "find those responsible and bring them to justice" and told the nation that a search for those responsible was already underway. NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, supported the presidents call for military action.
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U.S.
2002 U.S.A. Alan Greenspan
12th Sept. 2002 : The chairman of the US Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan has urged Congress and the administration it must balance the federal budget and restrain the desire to cut taxes while raising levels of public spending.
2002 U.S.A. Alan Greenspan
12th Sept. 2002 : The chairman of the US Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan has urged Congress and the administration it must balance the federal budget and restrain the desire to cut taxes while raising levels of public spending.
U.S.
2006 U.S.A. California New Emissions Control Bill
12th September 2006 : California passed a new emissions control bill. This piece of legislation became one of the most extensive of carbon dioxide fume regulation documents in the U.S.A. that was drafted into law. One aspect of this new legislation called for a 25 percent decrease of carbon dioxide emissions by the year 2020.
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2006 U.S.A. California New Emissions Control Bill
12th September 2006 : California passed a new emissions control bill. This piece of legislation became one of the most extensive of carbon dioxide fume regulation documents in the U.S.A. that was drafted into law. One aspect of this new legislation called for a 25 percent decrease of carbon dioxide emissions by the year 2020.
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