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February 12: Facts & Historical Events On This Day

Did you know that on this day, February 12, 1870, Utah gave women the right to vote?

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February 12th is the day we officially celebrate Lost Penny Day and Plum Pudding Day.

Welcome to day 43 of the year folks, there are 322 days left in 2025, and don’t forget, Valentine’s Day is just a few days away!

If you were born on this day or want to know more about today, you’ll love the incredible discoveries and many historical events that all happened on February 12th.

Did you know that on this day, February 12, 1870, Utah gave women the right to vote? Utah was only the second state to do so.

Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about February 12th in history!

Historical Events

What memorable events happened on February 12 in history? Keep reading to find out!

USA’s men’s hockey team beat Canada’s for the first time in 12 years.

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Mexican drug lord Joaquín aka “El Chapo,” was finally brought to justice.

OTD in 2019: Mexican drug lord Joaquín aka "El Chapo

After more than 200 hours of testimony, the court ruled El Chapo guilty on all counts and sentenced him to life in prison.

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NASA’s NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft became the first space probe to land on an asteroid when it touched down on 433 Eros.

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The first graphics card chip, i740, was released by Intel.

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The famous iconic painting “The Scream” by Edvard Munch was stolen from a gallery in Oslo, Norway.

OTD in 1994: The famous iconic painting "The Scream" by Edvard Munch was stolen from a gallery in Oslo
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After years of court battles, Michael Donald’s family was awarded $7 million.

Michael Donald was a black man lynched by the KKK on March 21, 1981.

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The Soviet Union exiled Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, the winner of the 1970 Nobel Price in Literature winner.

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The fast-food chain, Jack in the Box, was founded in San Diego, California.

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Albert Einstein warned against hydrogen bombs on the “Today with Mrs. Roosevelt” weekly TV show.

OTD in 1950: Albert Einstein warned against hydrogen bombs on the "Today with Mrs. Roosevelt" weekly TV show.
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War of the World’s played on the radio, and residents in Quito, Ecuador, believed they were being attacked by Martians.

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Christian Dior presented “The New Look Fashion Show.”

OTD in 1947: Christian Dior presented "The New Look Fashion Show."

The event showcased both his Corelle and En 8 lines which went on to revolutionize femininity.

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Madison Square Garden in New York City opened North America’s first artificial ice rink.

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Utah became the second state to grant women the right to vote.

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The return of escaped slaves in the US became compulsory after congress introduced the fugitive slave law.

The law covered all states, and even those who forbade slavery had to return escaped slaves to the states they came from.

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Santiago, Chile, was founded by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia.

Did you know that Santiago is named after the biblical figure St. James?

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Famous Births

If you were born on this day, you actually have the same birthday as Mike Posner. Here are some other famous people born on February 12th.

1809

Abraham Lincoln

American President

Died On

Apr 15, 1865 (Age 56)

Born IN

Kentucky, USA

1980

Christina Ricci

American Actress

Age

45 years old

Born IN

California, USA

1809

Charles Darwin

English Naturalist

Died On

Apr 19, 1882 (Age 73)

Born IN

England, UK

1988

Mike Posner

American Singer

Age

37 years old

Born IN

Michigan, USA

Birthday & Zodiac

If you were born on February 12, your star sign is Aquarius.

Aquarians are known thinkers, and they’ll be able to shake your world once they are in it.

Amethyst is the birthstone given to those born in February. Amethyst can enhance confidence and well-being while decreasing feelings of being unbalanced in the mind, body, and soul.

The violet, February’s primary birth flower, represents the loyal and faithful nature of individuals born during this time. Primroses, as the secondary birth flower, signify youthful love and new beginnings.

Anyone born on Feb 12 would likely have been conceived around May 22 in the previous year.

Babies conceived on this day will be due around November 5th, 2025.

Quotes

Here we have the most notable quotes that have been said on this day throughout history.

1950

“A human being is a part of the whole, called by us ‘universe,’ a part limited in time and space.”

Albert Einstein

(German Physicist)

1902

“I hold this to be the highest task of a bond between two people: that each should stand guard over the solitude of the other.”

Rainer Maria Rilke

(Austrian Poet)

Special Holidays

Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here's a few special days that might just give you some ideas.

United States

National Lost Penny Day

Did you know that the first penny created was by Benjamin Franklin in 1787? Today is Lost Penny Day, so why not celebrate by digging down the back of your sofa and seeing how many lost pennies you can find?

United States

National Plum Pudding Day

Otherwise known as Christmas pudding, plum pudding is a classic yet delicious holiday dessert that dates back to the 17th century. Celebrate today by baking your family plum pudding recipe and sharing it with your family.

Fact Of The Day

Tub of popcorn next to a director's clapperboard

Movie theaters make roughly 40% of their profit from concession stands. This is because ticket revenues have to be shared with the movie distributors.

Days Until

Your countdown to 2025's upcoming special days!

  • Valentine's Day

    2 days

  • Women's Day

    24 days

  • St Patrick's Day

    33 days

  • Earth Day

    69 days

  • Halloween

    261 days

  • Christmas Day

    316 days

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Ward, Luke. "February 12: Facts & Historical Events On This Day." FactstoryHub, 1 Jan. 2020, www.factstoryhub.com/day/february-12/. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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Ward, L. (2025, October 31). February 12: Facts & Historical Events On This Day. FactstoryHub. https://factstoryhub.com/day/february-12/

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Ward, Luke. "February 12: Facts & Historical Events On This Day." FactstoryHub, October 31, 2025. https://factstoryhub.com/day/february-12/.

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Luke Ward is the owner of FactstoryHub. He has over 14 years of experience in researching, informative writing, fact-checking, SEO & web design. In his spare time, he loves to explore the world, drink coffee & attend trivia nights.

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