Historical Events on October 12

Paraguayan War — large-scale conflict in South America (1864–1870)

Brighton hotel bombing — 1984 Margaret Thatcher murder attempt

1986 Mexican Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1986

1997 Japanese Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 1997

2002 Bali bombings — terrorist attack in Indonesia

2003 Japanese Grand Prix — Formula One motor race held in 2003

2008 Japanese Grand Prix — 16th motor race of the 2008 Formula One season