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January 12: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

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Did you know that on this day, January 12, 1885, Dr Pepper sold it's very first bottle in the USA?

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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 fun & interesting facts about January 12th in history!

Events

What memorable events happened on January 12 in history? Keep reading to find out!

2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson admitted to hosting an illegal party during the first COVID-19 lockdown.

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.

OTD in 2010: A 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti claimed 160

The disaster wreaked havoc in the country and destroyed the capital of Port-Au-Prince with an estimated USD 7.8-8.5 billion damage.

2005

NASA’s Deep Impact space probe launched from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

The Deep Impact probe was designed to fly out to and study the Tempel 1 comet. Unlike all previous attempts at studying comets, this was not a fly-by mission. Instead, it released an impactor into the comet to analyze the composition of the dust and debris kicked up by the impactor. The results, which showed the comet to be composed mainly of dust-like particles, were surprising as scientists believed Tempel 1 to be made up of ice more than anything else.

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.

OTD in 1966: ABC aired Batman for the first time.

Stars included Adam West as Batman, Burt Ward as Robin, and Cesar Romero as The Joker.

1959

Five boys rediscovered the Caves of Nerja in Andalucia, Spain.

The friends were bat hunting when they found the entrance blocked by stalactites but broke past them the following day. It was later discovered that the caves date back to 42,000 years ago. The cavern inside is home to some of the world’s oldest cave art.

1954

Over 50,000 people greeted Queen Elizabeth II as she opened New Zealand Parliament.

1896

College students illegally produced America’s first X-ray photo.

OTD in 1896: College students illegally produced America’s first X-ray photo.

Three of Dr. Henry Smith’s students bribed a janitor to access the laboratory, where they successfully took the first X-ray images. Little did they know they would change medical history.

1895

The National Trust (UK) was founded as an independent charity to conserve England’s environment and heritage.

OTD in 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.

At first, the museum didn’t actually occupy any one building; instead, its collection was showcased at various places around Charleston. In 1778 the museum’s original collection was destroyed in a fire.

Famous Births

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

Zayn Malik

Age:

31 years old

Born In:

England, UK

1964

Jeff Bezos

American

Entrepreneur

Jeff Bezos

Age:

60 years old

Born In:

New Mexico, USA

1987

Naya Rivera

American

Actress

Naya Rivera

Died On:

Jul 8, 2020 (Age 33)

Born In:

California, USA

1991

Pixie Lott

English

Singer

Pixie Lott

Age:

33 years old

Born In:

England, UK

Famous Deaths

Unfortunately, January 12th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…

1968

2023

Lisa Marie Presley

American

Singer

Lisa Marie Presley

1968

2023

Lisa Marie Presley

Lisa Marie Presley was an American singer born on February 1, 1968. She died on this day in 2023, at age 54 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Died On:

Jan 12, 2023 (Age 54)

Died In:

California, USA

Special Holidays

If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.

January 12: National Marzipan Day
United States

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: Kiss A Ginger Day
United States

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?

THe Fact Site’s

Fun Fact Of The Day

When you buy a car in Japan, you have to prove that you have somewhere to park it.

Birthday & Zodiac

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.

A baby that is conceived on this day will likely be due around October 5th, 2024.

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