15 significant historical events occurred on April 12. April 12 has been notable for several historical events, including the Shanghai massacre of 1927, when Nationalist forces arrested and executed many Chinese Communist Party members and leftist Kuomintang supporters. This date has also featured Formula One motor races, such as the 1981 Argentine Grand Prix and the 2015 Chinese Grand Prix.
Total Events
15
Time Span
69–2024
Categories
4
Top Category
war
8 events
22 famous birthdays on April 12
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density1st C.21st C.
1st Century
1 event13th Century
2 events18th Century
2 events19th Century
4 events20th Century
2 events21st Century
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