January 12th is officially Kiss A Ginger Day as well as Marzipan Day.
Being only day twelve of our new year I’m sure most of us are still sticking to our new year resolutions, right? If not, then what better way to procrastinate than getting filled in with the top major events that all happened on this very special day?
With so many incredible advancements falling on this day I’m sure you’ll soon get back on track.
Did you know that on this day in 1885, Dr Pepper sold it’s very first bottle in the USA? This makes it the oldest soft drink brand in America.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about January 12th in history!
What Events Happened On January 12 In History?
2017 Obama surprised Biden with the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a White House ceremony.
2010 A 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti claimed 160,000 lives.
1998 Nineteen European nations forbade human cloning; however, the UK and Germany refused to sign the agreement.
1995 Malcolm X’s daughter, Qubilah Shabazz, was arrested for making arrangements to kill Louis Farrakhan, who she believed killed her father in 1965.
1991 US Congress gave George H. W. Bush the authority to declare war on Iraq.
1966 ABC aired Batman for the first time.
1959 Five boys rediscovered the Caves of Nerja in Andalucia, Spain.
1954 Over 50,000 people greeted Queen Elizabeth II as she opened New Zealand Parliament.
1896 College students illegally produced the very first X-ray photo.
1895 The National Trust (UK) was founded as an independent charity to conserve England’s environment and heritage.
1885 The oldest soft drink brand, Dr Pepper, sold its very first bottle in the USA.
1773 The Charleston Museum was founded, making it the first public museum in the United States.
Famous People Born On January 12
If you were born on this day, you actually have the same birthday as Jeff Bezos. Here are some other famous people born on January 12th.
1993 Zayn Malik
British Singer
- Age:
- 29 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
1964 Jeff Bezos
American Entrepreneur
- Age:
- 58 years old
- Born In:
- New Mexico, USA
1987 Naya Rivera
American Actress
- Died On:
- Jul 8, 2020 (Age 33)
- Born In:
- California, USA
1991 Pixie Lott
English Singer
- Age:
- 31 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
Special Holidays On January 12
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
Kiss A Ginger Day
Today is all about paying particular attention to any of your loved ones who have beautiful red hair. That’s because it’s Kiss A Ginger Day, so why not grab your red-headed lover and give them a big smooch?
National Marzipan Day
This delicious day celebrates an ancient confectionery that's still well-loved today. We probably don't need to tell you this, but today is all about stuffing your face with this amazing almondy treat!
January 12 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
Everyone who was born on January 12th shares the same zodiac sign, Capricorn.
Capricorn’s can-do attitude often leads to success in pretty much any industry. But, while they’re fantastic leaders, they should also be mindful of their workaholic tendencies.
If you were born in January, your birthstone is the Garnet. Garnet comes from the Latin word Garanatus, meaning seeds or seed-representing.
Anyone born on Jan 12 would likely have been conceived around April 21 in the previous year.
