March 12: What Happened on This Day in History
March 12th marks the 71st day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 72nd in case of leap years). There are 294 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on March 12th in history, famous birthdays on March 12th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to March 12.
What happened on March 12?
Here's what happened on March 12th in history:
- 2023: New York-based commercial bank Signature Bank was closed down after experiencing a significant bank run on its deposits, leading to its receivership by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). This event was part of a broader financial sector instability following the Silicon Valley Bank failure.
- 2013: In a brutal military operation, the Syrian Army ambushed and killed 30 army deserters at Damascus Airport, while launching intensive air strikes against the Homs region.
- 2006: István Gyulai, a prominent Hungarian athletic official, passed away. He was a significant figure in Hungarian sports administration.
- 1991: Commemorating Ragnar Granit, a distinguished Finnish neuroscientist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Born in 1900, Granit made significant contributions to understanding sensory processes and neural mechanisms.
- 1987: The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
- 1986: The New York Stock Exchange experienced significant trading activity, with 210.25 million shares traded on this day, indicating substantial market movement and investor engagement.
- 1984: The National Union of Mine Workers in England initiated a prolonged 51-week strike, which would become one of the most significant industrial actions in British labor history. Led by Arthur Scargill, the strike was a pivotal moment of industrial conflict during the Thatcher era, challenging government policies and highlighting tensions in the British coal mining industry.
- 1983: Don Ritchie, a renowned long-distance runner, set a remarkable world record in the 50-mile ultramarathon, completing the grueling distance in an impressive time of 4 hours, 1 minute, and 9 seconds. This achievement highlights the extraordinary endurance and athletic prowess of Ritchie in the realm of ultrarunning.
- 1982: Yasser Arafat, the chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), appeared on the influential American television news program 'Nightline', hosted by Ted Koppel. This appearance provided a significant platform for Arafat to discuss Palestinian perspectives during a complex period in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
- 1978: American speed skater Eric Heiden achieved a remarkable athletic milestone by setting a new world record in the 1000-meter speed skating event, completing the distance in an impressive time of 1:14.99. This performance highlighted Heiden's exceptional skill and represented a significant moment in speed skating history.
What famous birthdays are on March 12?
On March 12th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Frank Welker (1946)Renowned voice actor famous for numerous cartoon and film character voices, including roles in Transformers, Scooby-Doo, and many animated...
![Ron Jeremy]()
Ron Jeremy (1953)Controversial American adult film actor known for his extensive career in pornography, appearing in over 1,700 films and directing 250.
![Rob Cohen]()
Rob Cohen (1949)Prominent American film director known for action movies like 'The Fast and the Furious' and 'xXx', who has significantly influenced...
![Jaimie Alexander]()
Jaimie Alexander (1984)Jaimie Alexander is an American actress best known for her role as Lady Sif in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and her starring role in the TV...
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Jessie Matthews (1907)Jessie Matthews was a prominent British actress and singer who was a leading musical film star during the interwar period, known for her...
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Barbara Feldon (1932)Barbara Feldon is an American actress and comedic performer best known for her iconic role as Agent 99 in the classic spy comedy series 'Get...
![Courtney B. Vance]()
Courtney B. Vance (1960)Courtney B. Vance is an acclaimed American actor known for his Emmy-winning performance in 'The People v. O.J.
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Atif Aslam (1983)Renowned Pakistani pop singer known for his soulful voice and successful Bollywood and Pakistani music career.
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Lesley Manville (1956)Lesley Manville is an acclaimed British actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater, including notable...
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Who died on March 12?
On March 12th the following celebrities died:
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John Cazale (1978)Acclaimed actor known for iconic roles in 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'The Deer Hunter', who tragically died young at 41 from lung cancer.
![Maurice Evans]()
Maurice Evans (1989)English-American actor known for stage and screen performances in the mid-20th century.
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Lynne Thigpen (2003)Talented American actress known for her distinctive voice and roles in theater, film, and television, including appearances in 'The...
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- Terry Pratchett (2015)
Acclaimed British fantasy author who created the immensely popular Discworld series, known for his witty and satirical approach to fantasy...
- Yehudi Menuhin (1999)
Legendary violinist and conductor, considered one of the most extraordinary musical prodigies of the 20th century, renowned for his...
- Robert Ludlum (2001)
Renowned American thriller novelist who created iconic characters like Jason Bourne and wrote numerous bestselling spy novels.
- Eugene Ormandy (1985)
A Hungarian-American conductor who led the Philadelphia Orchestra for over 40 years.
What day of the year is March 12?
March 12th marks the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 72nd in case of leap years).
There are 294 days remaining until the end of the year.
March 12th is the 12th day of the month of March.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day March 12?
The zodiac sign associated with March 12th is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac.
