
December 12
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened throughout history on December 12. From 1900 until now.
December 12 is under the sign of Sagittarius.
Famous birthdays on this day include Frank Sinatra (1915), Rajinikanth (1950) and Jennifer Connelly (1970).
Several movies were released around December 12 over the years, such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in 1966 directed by Sergio Leone and A Clockwork Orange in 1971 directed by Stanley Kubrick.
But much more happened on December 12 over the years: find out below
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released around December 12 over the years?
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of December 12?
Holidays
Events
- 2018 War in Afghanistan (2001–present): The Afghan National Army abandons the western Shib Koh District after the government failed to resupply troops stationed there. The district, which borders Iran, is now effectively under Taliban control. (Reuters)The Taliban claims responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed 12 people, including 8 civilians in Kabul. (Tolo News)
- 2017 Unibail-Rodamco agrees to purchase shopping mall owner Westfield Corporation for $15.7 billion. (Business Insider)
- 2016 December 2016 Istanbul bombings: The death toll from the bombings in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, rises to at least 44, according to Health Minister Recep Akdağ. (Anadolu Agency)At least 118 HDP officials and supporters are arrested in anti-terrorism raids. HDP rejects any link with either the PKK or Kurdistan Freedom Falcons. (Reuters), (FOX News)
- 2015 Iraqi Civil War (2014–2017): A suicide bomber attacks an Iraqi Army post in Al Anbar Governorate on the border with Saudi Arabia, killing at least six guards. (Ahram Online)
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Famous Birthday
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Famous Deaths
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 12 over the years?
Top #1 songs in the USA
- 2017 Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage - Rockstar
- 2016 Rae Sremmurd Featuring Gucci Mane - Black Beatles
- 2015 Adele - Hello
- 2014 Taylor Swift - Blank Space
- 2013 Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball
- 2012 Rihanna - Diamonds
- 2011 Rihanna - We Found Love
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2010
Katy Perry - Firework
- 2009 Jay-Z - Empire State Of Mind
- 2008 Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
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Top #1 Rock songs
- 2017 Imagine Dragons - Thunder
- 2016 twenty one pilots - Heathens
- 2015 Elle King - Ex's & Oh's
- 2014 Hozier - Take Me To Church
- 2013 Lorde - Royals
- 2012 The Lumineers - Ho Hey
- 2011 Bush - The Sound Of Winter
- 2010 The Black Keys - Tighten Up
- 2009 Three Days Grace - Break
Books
Which were the most popular books released around December 12 over the years?
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