12 May What Happened On This Day In History

Today in History: May 12th is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 233 days remaining until the end of the year.

There are several notable events that happened on May 12 throughout history, and that's why it's an important day in Indian and world history.

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If you're wondering to know about what happened today in History? Then you're in the right place. On this day, there are several notable events that have occurred throughout Indian and world history.

In this article, we have compiled a list of the important things that happened all around the world on May 12. Take a look:

Today in History: What Happened This Day in India History Events

International Nurses Day 2023 - May 12

International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12th to honor and recognise the contributions of nurses worldwide and their vital role in providing healthcare services to individuals and communities.

The day was first established in 1965 by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to coincide with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. It provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of nursing and the challenges faced by nurses in their line of work.

1921 - The first National Hospital Day was celebrated.

National Hospital Day is observed annually on May 12 and aims to educate the public about medical examinations and treatments. Officially declared by former U.S. President Warren G. Harding, the holiday was observed for the first time on May 12, 1921.

1949 - Vijayalakshmi Pandit became the first foreign woman ambassador of independent India

On May 12, 1949, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first female ambassador to the United States. Though a celebrated showcase event in the global pursuit of women's empowerment, this was merely another feather in her illustrious diplomatic cap.

2000 - On this day Lara Dutta became Miss Universe

May 12, 2000, holds a special place in actor Lara Dutta's life as on this day she made Indians proud by winning the coveted title of Miss Universe.

What happened in World History on May 12

1926 - The Airship Norge becomes the first vessel to fly over the North Pole.

The Norge was a semi-rigid Italian-built airship that carried out the first verified trip of any kind to the North Pole, an overflight on 12 May 1926. It was also the first aircraft to fly over the polar ice cap between Europe and America.

1941 - The world's first programmable, fully automatic computer is presented

On this day, a German scientist named Konrad Zuse changed computing forever. His invention, the Z3, was presented at the German Laboratory for Aviation in Berlin on May 12, 1941, as the world's first entirely automatic computer controlled by programs. The Z3 revolutionized computing.

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1994 - The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict ends

With the signing of the Bishkek Protocol a week earlier, Armenian and Azerbaijani diplomats had formalized the ceasefire that went into effect on May 12. The conflict itself remains unsolved.

2008 - A massive earthquake rocks China

On May 12, 2008, a magnitude-8.0 earthquake struck beneath a mountainous region in south-central China, toppling buildings and sending landslides crashing into cities, resulting in nearly 70,000 deaths.

What Happened this Day in India History Events.

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In addition to these historical events on May 12 events, there is also the birthday and death of several notable individuals that you must know about.

Famous People's Birthday on May 12

1895: Jiddu Krishnamurti, an Indian-American philosopher, and author, was born.

1968- Raghu Karumanchi was born. Raghu Karumanchi is an Indian actor who appears in Telugu films in comic and supporting roles. He acted in more than 150 films.

1987 - Amrita Prakash. an Indian actress was born.

1989 - Adaa Khan, an Indian television actress, and model was born.

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