February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 322 days remain until the end of the year (323 in leap years). Events. Pre-1600. 1096 – Pope Urban II confirms the foundation of the abbey of La Ro ë under ...

Historical events for the 12th of February. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on February 12.

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February 12 is the 43rd day of the Gregorian calendar. Isabella I outlawed Islam in the Crown of Castile; thieves steal Edvard Munch’s painting, “The Scream” from the National Gallery of Norway. San Francisco issued marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Famous birthdays include Abraham Lincoln and Christina Ricci.

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Despite his stature among many Americans as one of the greatest United States presidents, only a small number of U.S. states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Missouri, and New York, observe Lincoln’s birthday on February 12 as a legal, public holiday.

Feb 24, 2015 · Discover what happened on February 12 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

On This Day In History - February 12: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Mar 24, 2017 · On February 12, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin, Alice Roosevelt Longworth were born and Immanuel Kant, Charles Schulz, Lady Jane Grey died.

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