October 12

    What happened on October 12 in history

    6 events fall on October 12, from 1492 to 1984. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.

    Events on October 12

    1. 1492

      Columbus makes landfall

      The expedition sights land in the Bahamas before dawn.

      Play the Medieval & Renaissance round

    2. 1810

      The first Oktoberfest

      A royal wedding in Munich is celebrated with horse races.

      Play the 19th century round

    3. 1901

      The White House gets its name

      Theodore Roosevelt makes the nickname official.

      Read about Wright Brothers' First Powered FlightPlay the 20th century round

    4. 1960

      Khrushchev at the United Nations

      The Soviet leader disrupts a General Assembly session in New York.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    5. 1960

      Khrushchev at the UN

      The Soviet leader disrupts a General Assembly debate in New York.

      Read about Construction of the Berlin WallPlay the 20th century round

    6. 1984

      The Brighton bombing

      An IRA bomb at the Grand Hotel narrowly misses the British cabinet.

      Read about Los Angeles Summer OlympicsPlay the 20th century round

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