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April 12

A look at April 12 through the almanac — historic events, famous birthdays including Evelyn Berezin and Raymond Barre, and the day's notable deaths and observances.

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Events

10 notable moments
  1. 2014

    Great Fire of Valparaíso

    The Great Fire of Valparaíso ravages the Chilean city of Valparaíso, killing 16 people, displacing nearly 10,000, and destroying more than 2,500 homes.

    2014 natural disaster in
  2. 2013

    April 2013 Kidal attack

    Two suicide bombers kill three Chadian soldiers and injure dozens of civilians at a market in Kidal, Mali.

    Terrorist attack in Mali
  3. 1983

    Harold Washington

    Harold Washington is elected as the first black mayor of Chicago.

    Illinois politician and 51st
  4. 1980

    Terry Fox

    Canadian runner and athlete, Terry Fox begins his Marathon of Hope Run in St. John's, NF

    Canadian athlete (1958–1981)
  5. 1910

    SMS Zrínyi

    SMS Zrínyi, one of the last pre-dreadnought battleships built by the Austro-Hungarian Navy, is launched.

    Austro-Hungarian battleship
  6. 1877

    United Kingdom

    The United Kingdom annexes the Transvaal.

    Country in northwestern Europe
  7. 1831

    Broughton Suspension Bridge

    Soldiers marching on the Broughton Suspension Bridge in Manchester, England, cause it to collapse.

    Bridge in Manchester, England,
  8. 1807

    Froberg mutiny

    The Froberg mutiny on Malta ends when the remaining mutineers blow up the magazine of Fort Ricasoli.

    1807 mutiny against the
  9. 1776

    American Revolution

    American Revolution: With the Halifax Resolves, the North Carolina Provincial Congress authorizes its Congressional delegation to vote for independence from Britain.

    Founding of the United
  10. 627

    Edwin of Northumbria

    King Edwin of Northumbria is converted to Christianity by Paulinus, Bishop of York.

    King of Deira and
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Famous birthday twins

Born on April 12

Evelyn Berezin

b. 1925

American computer scientist and engineer

Raymond Barre

b. 1924

French economist and politician, Prime Minister of France

Ed O'Neill

b. 1946

American actor and comedian

Muhammad al-Jawad

b. 811

the ninth Imam of Shia Islam

Tulsi Gabbard

b. 1981

American politician

Robert Delaunay

b. 1885

French painter

Marcello Lippi

b. 1948

Italian footballer, manager, and coach

Joseph Lanner

b. 1801

Austrian composer and conductor

Deaths

  • 2026Asha Bhosle, Indian playback singer, businesswoman, actress and television personality
  • 2010Werner Schroeter, German director and screenwriter
  • 1968Heinrich Nordhoff, German engineer
  • 1945Franklin D. Roosevelt, American lawyer and politician, 32nd President of the United States
  • 1817Charles Messier, French astronomer and academic
  • 1782Pietro Metastasio, Italian-Austrian poet and composer

Holidays & observances

  • —Children's Day (Bolivia)
  • —Christian feast day: Adoniram Judson (Episcopal Church)
  • —Christian feast day: Alferius
  • —Christian feast day: Blessed Angelo Carletti di Chivasso
  • —Christian feast day: Erkembode
  • —Christian feast day: Pope Julius I
  • —Christian feast day: Sabbas the Goth
  • —Christian feast day: Teresa of the Andes

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