12th August Events and events to be remembered
What all happened on August 12, here is a compilation of important events!
Everything that happened on 12 August is highlighted in the blog below. What were the major events and challenges of this day? Who all people gave their contribution?
History- International
Events
2000 – Kursk Submarine Disaster
On August 12, 2000, The Russian Navy submarine Kursk exploded and sank in the Barents Sea during a military exercise that killed the entire crew of 118 people.
1990 – U.S.A. Tyrannosaurus Rex / Sue
On August 12, 1990, the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus Rex was discovered by Sue Hendrickson in Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, South Dakota.
1985 – Japan Plane Crash
On August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Boeing 747 Flight 123 crashed into Mount Osutaka with the loss of 505 passengers and 15 crew members.
1981 – First Personal Computer
On August 12, 1981, IBM introduces its first Personal Computer known as IBM Model 5150 with advanced PC & PC-DOS version 1.0.
1908 – First Model T Car
On August 12, 1908, Henry Ford’s company builds the first Model T car. It was regarded as America’s first affordable car.
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Births – International
Composer Heinrich Sutermeister
On August 12, 1910, Heinrich Sutermeister, a Swiss composer was born. He was most famous for his opera Romeo und Julia.
Novelist Frank Arthur Swinnerton
On August 12, 18894, Frank Arthur Swinnerton, an English novelist, critic, biographer and essayist was born. He has written more than 50 books.
Cricketer Eddie Barlow
On August 12, 1940, Eddie Barlow, a South African cricketer was born. He was an all-rounder, popular and easily- recognizable figure.
Actor Joe Besser
Born on August 12, 1907, Joe Besser, an American actor, comedian and musician was born. He was known for his impish humour and wimpy characters. He also appeared in many television roles.
History – Indian
Events
2013 – First Indian-built aircraft
On August 12, 2013, India launched its first home-built aircraft carrier, the Vikrant.
2010 – Enable access to BlackBerry
On August 12, 2010, India ordered telephone operators to allow security agencies access to BlackBerry services carried on their networks by the end of the month.
2008 – Anger and misery in Kashmir
On August 12, 2008, Indian security forces shot dead 15 Muslim demonstrators in Kashmir amid a wave of anger against New Delhi’s control over the disputed region.
2007 – Violent week in India
On August 12, 2007, In India, suspected rebels killed 4 Hindi-speaking migrant workers and 3 more bodies were found from an earlier killing in the insurgency-wracked northeast, bringing the death toll from a week of violence to 30.
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2005 – 1984 Anti- Sikh Riots
On August 12, 2005, Victims of India’s 1984 anti-Sikh riots rejected apologies from Premier Manmohan Singh and vowed to step up protests against the massacre that claimed 4,000 lives.
Births – Indian
Actress Sara Ali Khan
On August 12, 1995, Sara Ali Khan, an Indian actress was born. She received the Film fare Award for Best Female Debut.
Actress Madhavi
On August 12, 1962, Madhavi, an Indian film actress was born. He appeared in around 300 films. She is known for her works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and Oriya cinema.
Novelist Ashwini Bhatt
On August 12, 1936, Ashwini Bhatt, an Indian Gujarati language novelist, actor and activist was born. He has written 12 novels and 3 novellas. He was also involved in theatre and essay collection.
Cricketer Gyanendra Pandey
On August 12, 1972, Gyanendra Pandey, an Indian cricketer was born. He played two consecutive seasons scoring more than 400 runs which brought him into national reckoning.
Singer Unni Menon
On August 12, 1957, Unni Menon, an Indian film playback singer and musicologist was born. He has sung more than 3000 songs in South Indian languages.
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