April 12th: What is special about this date?

April 12th marks the 102nd day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 103rd in case of leap years). There are 263 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on April 12th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to April 12th and what happened on April 12th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 12th.

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April 12th: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On April 12th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill (1946)

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty (1971)

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan (1994)

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock (1940)

    American composer and musician.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker (1987)

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes (1979)

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison (1979)

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy (1950)

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle (1932)

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

  • Lisa Gerrard
    Lisa Gerrard (1961)

    Australian singer-songwriter "dead can dance".

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April 12th: who died on this date?

On April 12th the following celebrities died:


  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker (1975)

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried (2022)

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers (2009)

    American porno actress.

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson (2016)

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy (2017)

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor (1984)

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick (2003)

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Cuma Ali (1974)

    Legendary Turkish boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Joe Louis (1981)

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

  • Juanna de Castilla (1555)

    Queen of Castile and Aragon, known for her role in the Spanish Inquisition and support of Christopher Columbus.

  • See all famous people who died on April 12th

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April 12th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On April 12th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Aries according to the Western Zodiac.

Aries zodiac sign

April 12th: what is special about the Aries sign?

The Aries sign encompasses people born between March 21st and April 19th.

You can discover Aries's personality traits and attitude and Aries's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Aries born in April discover why April born are so special.

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April 12th: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on April 12th in history:


  • Apr 12, 1940: NFL cuts clipping penalty from 25 yards to 15 yards.
  • Apr 12, 1941: WWII: German troops enter Belgrade.
  • Apr 12, 1955: 1st game in Kansas City, Athletics beat Detroit Tigers, 6-2
  • Apr 12, 1963: Birmingham, Alabama, police use dogs and cattle prods on peaceful demonstrators.
  • Apr 12, 1968: In Schenectady, New York, USA a house is hit by a falling meteorite.
  • Apr 12, 1969: Simon and Garfunkel releases Boxer
  • Apr 12, 1989: Peter Ueberroth deal to purchase Eastern Airlines falls through
  • Apr 12, 1992: Streetcar Named Desire opens at Ethel Barrymore NYC for 137 performances
  • Apr 12, 2009: The U.S. Navy rescues Captain Richard Phillips from three pirates and captures a fourth.
  • Apr 12, 2012: Mutinous soldiers from Guinea-Bissau stage an attempted coup d'etat to take over Bissau, the capital. In the middle of a presidential election campaign, they arrest interim President Raimundo Pereira as well as Carlos Gomes Junior, a leading presidential candidate.
  • Apr 12, 2016: Afghanistan War (2001-present). The Taliban announces their annual spring offensive, to be called "Operation Omari".
  • Apr 12, 2017: Ten people are killed at Inabanga in Bohol in the Philippines' Central Visayas after the Armed Forces and National Police clash with Abu Sayyaf suspects.
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What day of the year is April 12th?


April 12th marks the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 103rd in case of leap years).

There are 263 days remaining until the end of the year.

April 12th is the 12th day of the month of April.