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Facts & Events That Happened Today In History

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Today is Friday, December 12, 2025. It’s the 346^th day of the year, and we’re on week 50.

Every day is special for some reason, and today is no different! Here you’ll find some interesting facts & events that happened today in history, as well as FactstoryHub’s Fact of the Day!

Learn what special holiday falls on this day and how to celebrate it. You’ll also find out what famous people celebrate their birthdays today!

We update this page daily, so if you have a few minutes spare, check out these events & facts that all help to make today a special day!

Historical Events

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

The world is full of things happening – all day, every day. But here are some notable events that happened today in history.

2019

The deepest point of land was identified.

Underneath the Denman Glacier in East Antarctica, there is an ice-filled canyon 11,500 feet below sea level, making it the deepest point on earth to date.

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1992

A 7.8 earthquake hit Flores Island in Indonesia, which caused an 82-foot tsunami, killing about 2,500 people.

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1980

Apple made its initial public offering on the US stock market.

Thirty-eight years later, it would become the first US company valued at over $1 trillion.

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1899

The first case of the bubonic plague was announced in Honolulu.

The Board of Health in Honolulu declared the first bubonic plague death shortly after the cholera epidemic.

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These are just our highlighted events, but if you'd like to learn more about what happened on this day, you can check out the link below!

Famous Birthdays

Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, you're not the only one! Here are a few famous people that were also born on this day.

2000

Lucas Jade Zumann

American Actor Lucas Jade Zumann was born on December 12, 2000, in Illinois, USA. He is 25 years old today!

1975

Mayim Bialik

American Actress Mayim Bialik was born on December 12, 1975, in California, USA. She is 50 years old today!

1949

Bill Nighy

English Actor Bill Nighy was born on December 12, 1949, in England, UK. He is 76 years old today!

Today's Special Holiday

Every day has special holidays that are celebrated throughout the world, and today is no different! Here's one of today's special holidays you can participate in.

Mexico

National Poinsettia Day

Forget Christmas lights and wreaths; in North America, it just isn’t Christmas without Poinsettias! So brighten up your house and prepare for the festive season by picking up a bouquet of these fabulous flowers today.

Shower Thoughts

Don't you just love it when you're taking your morning shower, and that little voice in your head asks, "how many balloons would it take to float a human?"

We all have these strange thoughts at random times - and here are our shower thoughts of the day.