12th December - Historic Events

12th December

What Happened on this Day in History

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Historic Events

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What happened on this day in history? This section allows you to check out some of the most important historic events to happen on this very day.

Whether they happened millennia ago or only just yesterday, you will find moments in time that will forever play a role in the history of the human race.

Just click on the headings below to find out more about what historic events took place on this particular day in history. These are the events that helped shape the world we live in today.

1870 Joseph H. Rainey Becomes The Second Black U.S Congressman Rainey, whose parents both started their lives as slaves in the US, began his career following his father’s profession as a Barber. more

1948 14 Members of Scots Guards Massacre 24 Unarmed Villagers During the Malayan Emergency, 14 members of the Scots Guards allegedly massacre 24 unarmed civilians and set fire to the village of Batang Kali. more

1963 Kenya Gains its Independence Kenya gains its independence from the United Kingdom. The British had originally intended to hand over power to a moderate African government who remain supportive of British interests in the region. more

1989 The Italian Government Announces Closure of Leaning Tower The Italian government announced that after the Christmas holidays the Leaning Tower of Pisa was to be closed to the public over fears that the tower could topple over. more