“Historical Events on August 12”-What day is today?
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| Title | “Historical Events on August 12”-What day is today? |
| Author | What day is today? |
| Duration | 3:06 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=cSHFgXzEZAQ |
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Today is August 12.
Did you know that throughout history, this day has witnessed groundbreaking inventions, tragic disasters, and pivotal milestones that changed the world?
Let’s dive right in!
1. 1877 – Edison Invents the Phonograph
"On August 12, 1877, inventor Thomas Edison successfully recorded the nursery rhyme ‘Mary had a little lamb’ onto a tin foil sheet, marking the birth of the world’s first phonograph. This invention opened a new era in sound preservation."
2. 1898 – End of the Spanish–American War
"On this day in 1898, an armistice agreement ended the Spanish–American War. The United States gained control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines, expanding its influence across the Pacific."
3. 1981 – IBM Launches the First Personal Computer
"On August 12, 1981, IBM introduced the IBM PC in New York City. This milestone laid the foundation for the home computer revolution."
4. 1985 – Japan Airlines Flight 123 Disaster
"On this day in 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123 suffered a catastrophic failure and crashed into a mountain in Japan. The tragedy claimed 520 lives, making it the deadliest single-aircraft accident in commercial aviation history."
5. 2000 – Kursk Submarine Disaster
"On August 12, 2000, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk suffered a torpedo explosion and sank in the Barents Sea, killing all 118 crew members. It remains one of the greatest tragedies in modern naval history."
6. 1865 – First Antiseptic Surgery
"On August 12, 1865, Dr. Joseph Lister performed the first surgery using carbolic acid as an antiseptic, drastically reducing the risk of post-operative infections."
7. 1990 – Discovery of T-rex “Sue”
"On this day in 1990, archaeologist Susan Hendrickson discovered the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found, later named ‘Sue’."
From inventions that changed the world, to blood-soaked chapters in history, to meaningful anniversaries — August 12 is truly a day to remember.
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