On this day in history

What happened on 12 November

3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 12 November. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.

  1. Sun Yat-sen, founder of the Republic of China, was bornWorld
  2. First powered flight was achieved in AustraliaScience
  3. Charles Manson, infamous cult leader, was bornWorld

About these entries

Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.

Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.