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History of the day 12th October Praveenwise
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October 12 has seen a number of significant historical events across different periods and regions. Here's a look at some key occurrences throughout history: • 1. 1492 – Christopher Columbus Reaches the Americas • Perhaps the most famous event associated with October 12, 1492, is the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas. Columbus, sailing under the Spanish flag, landed on an island in the Bahamas, which he named San Salvador. This event marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization in the Western Hemisphere. • • 2. 1810 – First Oktoberfest is Held in Munich • The first Oktoberfest was held on October 12, 1810, to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I of Bavaria) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. This festival became an annual tradition in Munich and is now one of the most famous beer festivals in the world. • • 3. 1822 – Brazil's Independence Recognized • On October 12, 1822, Dom Pedro I was declared the first Emperor of Brazil. Although Brazil's independence from Portugal was declared earlier on September 7, 1822, this date marked the formal establishment of the Brazilian Empire. • • 4. 1915 – Edith Cavell Executed by Germany • British nurse Edith Cavell was executed by a German firing squad on October 12, 1915, during World War I. She was arrested for helping Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium, and her death stirred international outrage. • • 5. 1960 – Nikita Khrushchev's Shoe-banging Incident • During a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on October 12, 1960, Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev famously banged his shoe on his desk in protest of a speech criticizing Soviet policies. This incident became one of the defining images of the Cold War era. • • 6. 1968 – Equatorial Guinea Gains Independence • On October 12, 1968, Equatorial Guinea gained its independence from Spain. Francisco Macías Nguema became the country's first president. • • 7. 1979 – Iran Hostage Crisis: Diplomatic Contacts Begin • After months of standoff, on October 12, 1979, Iran allowed the first foreign diplomats to visit the American hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. This event was a step in the lengthy process of resolving the Iran Hostage Crisis. • • 8. 1999 – World Population Reaches 6 Billion • On October 12, 1999, the world's population officially reached 6 billion, according to the United Nations. The symbolic six billionth baby was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia. • • 9. 2000 – USS Cole Bombing • On October 12, 2000, the USS Cole, a U.S. Navy destroyer, was attacked by al-Qaeda suicide bombers while refueling in Aden, Yemen. The bombing killed 17 American sailors and injured 39 others, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the U.S. military prior to the September 11, 2001, attacks. • • 10. 2010 – Chilean Miners Rescued • On October 12, 2010, 33 Chilean miners were successfully rescued after being trapped underground for 69 days following a mine collapse. This remarkable rescue operation was followed closely by the world and celebrated as a triumph of international cooperation and human perseverance. • • Other Events: • 1892: Pledge of Allegiance first recited in U.S. public schools to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage. • 1918: A massive forest fire in Minnesota killed hundreds of people in one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history. • • October 12 is also known as Columbus Day in many parts of the United States (though now often replaced with Indigenous Peoples' Day), and as Día de la Raza in many Latin American countries, celebrating cultural heritage. • #praveenwise #day #onthisday #historyfacts #historyevents #historicalevents #history #event #knowledge #education #facts #information #october
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