World Arthritis Day: Observed every year on October 12th, this day aims to raise awareness about arthritis, a medical condition that causes inflammation in the joints, resulting in pain and stiffness.
National Farmer’s Day (United States): This day is dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the hard work and contributions of farmers in America.
International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction: This day is observed every year on October 12th to raise awareness about natural disasters and promote measures to prevent and reduce their impact.
National Farmers’ Day (Ghana): This day is celebrated in Ghana on October 12th every year to honor farmers and their contributions to the country’s agriculture sector.
Old Farmer’s Day (United States): Observed every year on October 12th, this day honors and recognizes the hard work and contributions of farmers in the United States.
Spanish Language Day (United Nations): This day is observed by the United Nations on October 12th every year to celebrate the Spanish language and its contributions to culture, education, and diplomacy.
1492: Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and his crew arrive in the Bahamas, believing that they have reached the East Indies.
1692: The Salem witch trials begin in Massachusetts, where several people were accused and later executed for practicing witchcraft.
1792: The first celebration of Columbus Day is held in New York City.
1810: The citizens of Munich, Germany, celebrate the first Oktoberfest, a festival that has since become an annual tradition.
1915: The Ford Model T, the first automobile to be produced on an assembly line, reaches the million-car mark.
1964: The Soviet Union launches Voskhod 1, the first spacecraft to carry a multi-person crew.
2000: Seventeen sailors are killed and 39 are injured in a terrorist attack on the USS Cole while it is refueling in the Yemeni port of Aden
