Comet C/2006 P1 (McNaught), one of the brightest comets ever observed is at its zenith visible during the day. Date: January 12, 2007 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 12 π Events on this day in 2007 π On This Day (Today)
An earthquake in Haiti occurs, killing between 220,000 and 300,000 people and destroying much of the capital Port-au-Prince. Date: January 12, 2010 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 12 π Events on this day in 2010 π On This Day (Today)
Violent protests occur in Bucharest, Romania, as two-day-old demonstrations continue against President Traian BΔsescu's economic austerity measures. Clashes are reported in numerous Romanian cities between protesters and law enforcement officers. Date: January 12, 2012 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 12 π Events on this day in 2012 π On This…
Government raids kill 143 Boko Haram fighters in Kolofata, Cameroon. Date: January 12, 2015 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 12 π Events on this day in 2015 π On This Day (Today)
Ten people are killed and 15 wounded in a bombing near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Date: January 12, 2016 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 12 π Events on this day in 2016 π On This Day (Today)
Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupts and kills 39 people. Date: January 12, 2020 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 12 π Events on this day in 2020 π On This Day (Today)
Grand Canyon National Monument is created. Date: January 11, 1908 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 11 π Events on this day in 1908 π On This Day (Today)
Immigrant textile workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, go on strike when wages are reduced in response to a mandated shortening of the work week. Date: January 11, 1912 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 11 π Events on this day in 1912 π On This Day (Today)
The Karluk, flagship of the Canadian Arctic Expedition, sinks after being crushed by ice. Date: January 11, 1914 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 11 π Events on this day in 1914 π On This Day (Today)
The Kingsland munitions factory explosion occurs, possibly as a result of German sabotage. Date: January 11, 1917 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 11 π Events on this day in 1917 π On This Day (Today)