What is December 12th? What historical events took place on December 12th?
This day in history was December 12th. The most significant events took place on December 12th, ranging from historical and political events to cultural and social events.
Domestic events taking place on December 12th.
December 12, 1911:The poet Thanh Tịnh, whose real name was Trần Văn Ninh, was born in Huế city. During the resistance war against the French, he pioneered the spoken-word performance style, which became very popular among the people.
December 12, 1964:Numerous monks, including the Abbot of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam, Thich Tinh Khiet, went on a hunger strike to protest against the US and the puppet government of Tran Van Huong.
December 12, 2001:Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Văn Khải issued a decision to establish Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park on the basis of the nature reserve of the same name.
December 12th (Lunar Calendar):The anniversary of the founding of the tailoring profession is an occasion for those working in the garment industry to demonstrate the principle of remembering their roots and to commemorate the founder of the tailoring profession – the person who contributed to establishing and passing on the craft.
International event taking place on December 12th.
December 12, 1935:Nazi German Field Marshal Heinrich Himmler established the Lebensborn fertility program to increase the purity of the Aryan race.
December 12, 1958:Guinea joined the United Nations.
December 12, 1963:Kenya gained independence from Great Britain.
December 12, 1969:Greece withdrew from the Council of Europe before it was about to be forced out due to its military regime.
December 12, 1991:Russia declared independence from the Soviet Union.
December 12, 2012:North Korea successfully launched its first satellite, Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2, using an Unha rocket.
December 12th every year:"Shuangshier Day," also known as "Shopping Day," is a shopping festival originating in China and considered a variation of the massive discount sale on Singles' Day (November 11th).
