Today in History, 12 March: What Happened on this Day?

Q: Which famous personality was born on this day 12th March

Indian singers Falguni Pathak and Shreya Ghoshal American lawyer Neal Katyal and many famous personalities were born today

Q: What sports events happened today

Brian Lara scored 139 runs in an ODI against Australia David Robinson scored 50 points in an NCAA basketball game and Alabama defeated Florida by 72 60 in the 30th SEC Men s Basketball Tournament

What happened today in history( 12 March): the University of Vienna was founded, Mississippi established 1st US state college for women, Moscow became the capital of Russia, Nazi Germany invaded Austria and more.

Yashita Sinha Updated: Mar 12, 2023 07:00 IST

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Today in History, 12 March: Every day comes with a new beginning and a lot of learning. While you may be involved in numerous activities to pass your Sunday, we are here to enlighten your holiday with some interesting facts about this day. So without further ado, let’s get started.

Today in the day when Brian Lara scored 139 runs in an ODI against Australia, Elizabeth Smart was found after having been missing for 9 months, Tom Selleck won favorite Male TV Performer at the 11th People's Choice Awards and Ice age premiered. While scrolling down the page you’ll come across more interesting facts that you will find worthwhile.

Historical Events On This Day

In 1365, the University of Vienna was founded.
In 1884, Mississippi established 1st US state college for women.
In 1894, Coca-Cola was sold in bottles for the first time in a candy store in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
In 1918, Vladimir Lenin changed Russia’s capital from Petrograd to Moscow.
In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi embarked on his Salt March.
In 1938, Nazi Germany invaded Austria.
In 1995, Congress lost the national election in India.
In 2003, Elizabeth Smart was found after having been missing for 9 months.
In 2012, 45 people, including children, were massacred by the Syrian Army in Homs.
In 2018, tens of thousands of farmers from Maharashtra ended protests over loan waivers, prices, and land rights.

Sports Events Today

In 1985, Brian Lara scored 139 runs in an ODI against Australia.
In 1987, David Robinson scored 50 points in an NCAA basketball game.
In 1989, Alabama defeated Florida by 72-60 in the 30th SEC Men's Basketball Tournament.

Art and Culture Events Today

In 1919 George Bernard Shaw's comedy play "Augustus Does His Bit" premiered in NYC.
In 1985, Tom Selleck won favorite Male TV Performer at the 11th People's Choice Awards.
In 2002, the animated film "Ice Age" directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha premiered.

Notable Deaths On This Day

S.No	Death year	Personality
1	1914	George Westinghouse was an American Entrepreneur and Engineer who invented the ‘Railway Air Brake’. He also came up with over 300 inventions and managed more than 60 companies in his lifetime.
2	1927	Robert Ludlum was an American author of 27 thriller novels, best known as the creator of Jason Bourne from the original The Bourne Trilogy series.
3	1989	Maurice Evans was an English actor best known for his roles as Dr. Zaius in the film ‘Planet of the Apes’ and Maurice in Bewitched.
4	1987	Woody Hayes, an American football player, and coach dedicated his life to the game. After his service in World War II, he was recruited by Denison University where he served as a head coach for two years.
5	2003	Lynne Thigpen was an American actress who gained worldwide fame for portraying "The Chief" of ACME in the various Carmen Sandiego television series.

Famous Birthdays On This Day

S.No	Birth year	Personality
1	1784	William Buckland was an English paleontologist and geologist who wrote the first account of a dinosaur fossil.
2	1863	Vladimir Vernadsky was a mineralogist and geochemist who is regarded as one of the founders of geochemistry, biogeochemistry, and radiogeology.
3	1964	Falguni Pathak, known as the Dandiya Queen, is an Indian singer and composer who ruled the 90s with her popular tracks such as Maine Payal hai Chhankai.
4	1983	Atif Aslam is a Pakistani singer and songwriter who gained massive recognition through his music in both India and Pakistan. His Bollywood song, Tera Hone Laga Hoon turned out to be a big hit.
5	1984	Jaimie Alexander is an American actress best known for her roles in the films and TV series ‘Thor,’‘ Blindspot 'and ‘Kyle XY’.
6	1984	Shreya Ghoshal is an Indian singer who rose to fame in the singing reality show Sa Ra Ga Ma and is now one of the most notable singers in India.
7	1970	Neal Katyal American lawyer who was the former Principal Deputy Solicitor General and Acting Solicitor General of the United States in President Obama’s administration.

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FAQ

What happened today in history (12th March)?

Some of the interesting events that took place on 12th March are; Mississippi established the 1st US state college for women, Moscow became the capital of Russia, Nazi Germany invaded Austria, Congress lost the national election in India, and more.

Which famous personality was born on this day (12th March)?

Indian singers, Falguni Pathak and Shreya Ghoshal, American lawyer Neal Katyal and many famous personalities were born today.

What sports events happened today?

Brian Lara scored 139 runs in an ODI against Australia, David Robinson scored 50 points in an NCAA basketball game and Alabama defeated Florida by 72-60 in the 30th SEC Men's Basketball Tournament.

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