Historical Events on September 12

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.