23 significant historical events occurred on September 12. September 12 has seen important military and political events, including nine notable occurrences. On this date in 1897, the Battle of Saragarhi took place, where 21 Sikh soldiers made a heroic stand against significant odds in British India. In 1943, the Gran Sasso raid occurred, freeing Mussolini from Allied captivity. September 12 also saw the formation of the Baltic Entente in 1934, a diplomatic alliance between Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
22 famous birthdays on September 12
Including Joachim Frank, Harvey J. Alter, Richard H. Thaler
Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density11th Century
1 event17th Century
3 events19th Century
5 events20th Century
11 eventsSinking of British troopship and attempted rescue of survivors by German submarines during World War II
Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany — 1990 treaty making Germany fully independent
21st Century
3 eventsExplore More for September 12
Discover births, deaths, and deeper historical trends for this date.