December 12

What happened on December 12 in history

6 events fall on December 12, from 1787 to 2015. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

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Events on December 12

  1. 1787

    Pennsylvania ratifies the Constitution

    It becomes the second state.

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  2. 1901

    The first transatlantic radio signal

    Marconi reports hearing three dots in Newfoundland from Cornwall.

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  3. 1911

    Delhi becomes India's capital

    George V announces the move from Calcutta at a durbar.

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  4. 1915

    Frank Sinatra is born

    He is born in Hoboken, New Jersey.

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  5. 1963

    Kenya becomes independent

    British rule ends and Kenyatta takes office.

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  6. 2015

    The Paris Agreement is adopted

    196 parties agree to limit global warming.