What day is December 12? Historical events that took place on December 12
This Day in History December 12th. The most notable events that took place on December 12th range from historical, political to cultural and social events.
Domestic events taking place on December 12
December 12, 1911:Poet Thanh Tinh's real name is Tran Van Ninh, from Hue city. During the resistance war against the French, he created the form of spoken word, which was very popular among the people.

December 12, 1964:Many monks, including the President of the Unified Buddhist Sangha 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 Van Khai decided to establish Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park on the basis of the nature reserve of the same name.

December 12th Lunar Calendar:Sewing Founder’s Death Anniversary. This is an opportunity for those working in the garment industry to show their gratitude, and to remember the founder of the sewing profession - the person who founded and taught the craft.

International events taking place on December 12
December 12, 1935:Nazi Germany's Field Marshal Heinrich Himmler established the Lebensborn breeding program to increase the purity of the Aryan race.

December 12, 1958:Guinea joins the United Nations.

December 12, 1963:Kenya gained independence from Britain.

December 12, 1969:Greece withdraws from the Council of Europe before it is forced out of the Council due to its military rule.

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 12 every year:“Shuangshier” Day, or “Love It, Discount It” or “Pity the Shoppers” Day, is a shopping festival originating from China and is considered another variation of the 11/11 Singles' Day super sale.
