November 12: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2020: Amnesty International released a critical report documenting potential war crimes in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. The conflict, which erupted the previous week, involves the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopian government forces led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Airstrikes and alleged massacres have been reported, though the exact perpetrators remain unidentified. The situation highlights the complex ethnic and political tensions in the region.
• 2019: Large-scale protests continue near City University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, and other districts including Central and Tai Po. Police warn that the escalating violence is bringing the city to the 'brink of total breakdown', highlighting the intense political tensions in the region.
• 2011: The Arab League voted to suspend Syria due to its violent suppression of the ongoing uprising, urging member states to withdraw their ambassadors from Damascus. This diplomatic action signaled growing international condemnation of the Syrian government's brutal response to civilian protests.
• 2010: World leaders convene at the G20 Summit in Seoul, addressing critical global economic challenges, including panic selling of Irish debt and potential trade imbalances. Leaders agree to avoid competitive currency devaluation and establish guidelines for balanced international trade.
• 2007: Ira Levin, a renowned American novelist known for works like 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'The Stepford Wives', passed away at the age of 78. His contributions to literature, particularly in the genres of horror and thriller, significantly influenced popular culture.
• 2001: Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, an American-born Hindu guru who significantly contributed to the global Hindu renaissance and founded Kauai's Hindu Monastery, passed away. Born in 1927, he was a pivotal figure in spreading Hindu philosophy and culture internationally.
• 1999: On November 12, 1999, a devastating magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck northwestern Turkey, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life. The earthquake resulted in at least 894 fatalities and left 4,948 people injured. The seismic event was particularly destructive, with intense ground shaking that caused extensive damage to infrastructure and communities in the region.
• 1998: The New York Islanders ended a challenging 10-game losing streak by securing a 1-1 tie against the Detroit Red Wings, providing a moment of relief for the team and its fans.
• 1996: On November 12, 1996, a catastrophic mid-air collision occurred between a Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 747 and a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane near New Delhi, India. The tragic accident resulted in the immediate death of all 349 people on board both aircraft, making it one of the deadliest aviation disasters in history. The collision happened due to communication and navigation errors, highlighting critical air traffic control and safety challenges of the time.
• 1993: Harry R. Haldeman, a key figure in the Watergate scandal and former Chief of Staff for President Richard Nixon, passed away. Haldeman was a central figure in the Nixon administration and played a significant role in the political controversies of the early 1970s.

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November 12th marks the 316th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 317th in case of leap years).

There are 49 days remaining until the end of the year.

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

What day of the week is November 12?

On November 12th, 2025 the day of the week is Wednesday.

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The zodiac sign associated with November 12th is Scorpio according to the Western Zodiac.

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