On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
December 12
7 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
Jomo Kenyatta became the first president of the Republic of Kenya.
Wikipedia: Jomo Kenyatta
The Greek junta announced its withdrawal from the Council of Europe after the junta was found guilty of torture and other human-rights violations by the European Commission of Human Rights.
Wikipedia: Greek junta
A magnitude-8.2 earthquake struck just off the shore of Tumaco, Colombia, causing at least 300 deaths, mostly by the resulting tsunami.
Wikipedia: 1979 Tumaco earthquakeThree trains collided near Clapham Junction railway station in London, killing 35 people and injuring 484 others.
Wikipedia: Clapham Junction rail crash
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Bush v. Gore that the recount of ballots cast in Florida for the presidential election be stopped, effectively making George W. Bush (pictured) the winner.
Wikipedia: Supreme Court of the United States
North Korea made its first successful satellite launch, as Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2 reached orbit.
Wikipedia: Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2At the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to become World Drivers' Champion.
Wikipedia: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix