September 12th observes Chocolate Milkshake Day
and Video Games Day.
Welcome to the 255th day of the year! We’re slowly getting through the year, and now have only 110 days until we reach the new year.
For those of you who were born on September 12th, your zodiac sign is Virgo.
If today’s your birthday or you just want to know more about this day, then you’ll love these historical events, both good and bad that made September 12 so special.
Did you know that on this day in 1981, the animated fantasy TV show “The Smurfs” premiered on NBC? It became one of the most successful and longest-running Saturday morning shows in television history.
Keep reading for more facts about September 12th in history!
What Happened On September 12 In History?
2018
Crosshatch drawings found on a 1.5-inch piece of stone in Blombos Cave, South Africa found to be the oldest known human drawing in the world at 73,000 years old.
East London sewers were blocked by a 829 foot (253 meter), 260,000 lb (23 ton) humongous fatberg.
Fatbergs are formed when things are flushed down the toilet that shouldn't be. This mass was comprised of fat, wet wipes, nappies, oil, condoms and more.
17,000-year-old cave art was discovered in France.
On this day a dog named Robot fell into a hole. Marcel Ravidat and his friends went to help Robot. They made their way 15 meters down into the cave, where they discovered paintings of animals on the walls within the cavern. They are now known as the Lascaux Cave Paintings and the area is now a World Heritage Site.
Did you know that on this day, September 12th 1981, the animated fantasy TV show "The Smurfs" premiered on NBC?