November 12 holds a unique place in the tapestry of history, weaving together significant events from India and the world. As we delve into the annals of time, we discover a rich tapestry of ancient beginnings, noteworthy births, key historical events, and cultural celebrations on this date.
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Major Events on November 12
1781: The British captured Nagapattinam.
1847: British physician Sir James Young Simpson used chloroform for the first time as a medicine for anesthesia.
1918: Austria became a republic.
1923: Princess Maud of Fife marries Captain Charles Alexander Carnegie at Wellington Barracks, London.
1925: America and Italy signed a peace agreement.
1930: Round Table Conference started for the first time in London. 56 Indian and 23 British representatives participated in it but no member of the Indian National
Congress attended.
1936: Kerala temples opened to all Hindus.
1953: Israeli Prime Minister David Ben Gurion resigned from his post.
1956: Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia join the United Nations.
1963: 164 people died in a train accident in Japan.
1967: Indira Gandhi was expelled from the party while holding the post of Prime Minister.
1969: It was announced to separate Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from the primary membership of Congress.
1974: South Africa suspended from the United Nations General Assembly due to racial policies.
1990: Traditional enthronement of Emperor Akihito in Japan.
1995: Nigeria suspended from membership of the Commonwealth.
2001: All 260 passengers on board were killed when an American Airlines plane crashed in New York.
2002: The United Nations prepared a new peace plan for Cyprus based on the federal structure of Switzerland.
2005: 13th SAARC Summit begins in Dhaka. Indian Prime Minister called for an end to terrorism during the SAARC summit.
2007: Saudi Prince Alwaleed became the first buyer of superjumbo air bus A-380.
2008: Reserve Bank of India canceled the license of Adalpur Urban Cooperative Bank of Maharashtra.
2008: K-15 capable of carrying nuclear weapons was successfully tested from Balasore.
2008: The country’s first unmanned spacecraft-1 was established in the final orbit of the Moon.
2009: The Central Government’s ‘Incredible India’ campaign was awarded the World Travel Award-2009 to promote tourism in India.
2009: The Central Government’s ‘Incredible India’ campaign to promote tourism in India was awarded the World Travel Award-2009.
World History on November 12
1927: Joseph Stalin took complete control of the Soviet Union.
1944: British bombers attacked the German battleship Tirpitz.
1946: The first drive-in banking service in America was established.
1954: Ellis Island in New York closed down.
1970: The Bhola cyclone struck East Pakistan.
1990: Sir Tim Berners-Lee published a formal proposal for the World Wide Web.
1991: The Santa Cruz massacre occurred, in which the Indonesian military opened fire on a crowd of student protesters in Dili, East Timor.
Other Notable Events on November 12
1912: The frozen bodies of Robert Scott and his men were found on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
1918: Austria declared itself a republic, marking the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
1920: Italy and the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes signed the Treaty of Rapallo.
1927: Leon Trotsky was expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, leaving Joseph Stalin in undisputed control of the Soviet Union.
1990: Crown Prince Akihito was formally installed as Emperor Akihito of Japan, becoming the 125th Japanese monarch.
Births
1896: Salim Ali, Indian Ornithologist and Naturalist
1940: Amjad Khan, Famous Actor.
Deaths
1946: Madanmohan Malviya – was a great freedom fighter, politician, educationist and also a great social reformer.
Important Occasions and Celebrations
National Bird Day (Birthday of Salim Ali)
11 November History: India and World History of 11 November Major Events
FAQs
Yes, the historical events on November 12 have been extensively documented through various historical records and accounts.
Many global events have had direct or indirect impacts on India, highlighting the interconnectedness of world history.
While not as common as other historical events, there are instances of significant battles occurring on this date.
Cultural celebrations on this date have evolved with societal changes, blending traditional practices with modern interpretations.
Absolutely, the influence of past events on November 12 continues to shape our societies, politics, and cultures.