February 12 in History
February 12 is the birthday of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (2001) and the anniversary of the death of Ivan Reitman (2022). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for February 12, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Britannicus, Roman son of Claudius was born in AD 41, while Benedict of Aniane, French monk and saint died in 821.
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Famous people born on February 12
Famous people who died on February 12
2017
Anna Marguerite McCann (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American art historian and archaeologist (1933–2017)
2016
Dominique D'Onofrio (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Belgian footballer, coach, and chairman (1953-2016)
2013
Sattam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Saudi royal and government official (1941–2013)
2012
Zina Bethune (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American actress, dancer, and choreographer (1945–2012)
2011
Betty Garrett (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American actress, comedian, singer and dancer (1919–2011)
What happened on February 12
- 2026
In the first general election since the July Revolution in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, wins a landslide victory upon returning to power after almost 19 years. A referendum held alongside was also approved by the majority of voters.
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The country known as the Republic of Macedonia renames itself the Republic of North Macedonia in accordance with the Prespa agreement, settling a long-standing naming dispute with Greece.
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Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill sign an Ecumenical Declaration in the first such meeting between leaders of the Catholic and Russian Orthodox Churches since their split in 1054.
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Colgan Air Flight 3407 crashes into a house in Clarence Center, New York while on approach to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, killing all 49 on board and one on the ground.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2004
The city of San Francisco begins issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in response to a directive from Mayor Gavin Newsom.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2002
The trial of Slobodan Milošević, the former President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, begins at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague, Netherlands. He dies four years later before its conclusion.
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An Iran Airtour Tupolev Tu-154 crashes in the mountains outside Khorramabad, Iran while descending for a landing at Khorramabad Airport, killing 119.
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NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft touches down in the "saddle" region of 433 Eros, becoming the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
United States President Bill Clinton is acquitted by the United States Senate in his impeachment trial.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
Four thieves break into the National Gallery of Norway and steal Edvard Munch's iconic painting The Scream.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
Two-year-old James Bulger is abducted from New Strand Shopping Centre by two ten-year-old boys, who later torture and murder him.
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The current Constitution of Mongolia comes into effect.
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Carmen Lawrence becomes the first female Premier in Australian history when she becomes Premier of Western Australia.
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Cold War: The 1988 Black Sea bumping incident: The U.S. missile cruiser USS Yorktown (CG-48) is intentionally rammed by the Soviet frigate Bezzavetnyy in the Soviet territorial waters, while Yorktown claims innocent passage.
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One hundred women protest in Lahore, Pakistan against military dictator Zia-ul-Haq's proposed Law of Evidence. The women were tear-gassed, baton-charged and thrown into lock-up. The women were successful in repealing the law.
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Editor's picks
Born on February 12
- AD 41 — Britannicus, Roman son of Claudius (died 55)
- 528 — Daughter of Emperor Xiaoming of Northern Wei, nominal empress regnant of Northern Wei
- 661 — Princess Ōku of Japan (died 702)
Died on February 12
- 821 — Benedict of Aniane, French monk and saint (born 747)
- 890 — Henjō, Japanese priest and poet (born 816)
- 981 — Ælfstan, bishop of Ramsbury
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for February 12
Quick answers
Who was born on February 12? Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (2001), Kim Ji-min (actress) (2000), Kemal Bilmez (1994).
Who died on February 12? Ivan Reitman (2022), Christie Blatchford (2020), Gordon Banks (2019).
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