This is our day guide for Monday March 12th 2018 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on March 12th 2018
International: Commonwealth Day
Originally known as Empire Day, this holiday marked Queen Victoria's birthdayRegional
Australia (regional): Adelaide Cup
South Australia Only. The cup has been held on the second Monday of March since March 2006. Before 2006 it was held in MayRegional
Australia (regional): Canberra Day
Public Holiday in Australian Capital Territory (ACT). The day celebrates the official naming of Canberra in 1913.Regional
Australia (regional): Labour Day
Labour Day is a public holiday in Australia that was originally called Eight Hours Day
Belize: National Heroes and Benefactors Day
Known as Baron Bliss day until 2008, this holiday has now been expanded to honour more heroes of Belize
Mauritius: Independence and Republic Day
National Day in Mauritius is celebrated on March 12th. It marks two key events in the history of the country that both took place on March 12th; independence from BRegional
New Zealand (regional): Taranaki Anniversary Day
No Details available at present
Zambia: Youth Day
The day is observed to celebrate the youths in society and their contribution to development. It recognises that the youths are the future leaders and must be treated as such.March 11th 2018 | Go to Today | March 13th 2018
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| General Information for March 12th 2018 | |
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| There are 8 public holidays today. | |
| Day 71 of 2018 | |
| 294 days left in 2018 | |
| Week 11 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2005 - Tung Chee Hwa, the first Chief Executive of Hong Kong, steps down after his resignation is approved by the Chinese central government. | |
| 1955 - Charlie 'Bird' Parker, widely considered to be one of the most important and influential improvising jazz musicians, dies. | |
| 1922 - Jack Kerouac, considered one of the most influential American writers of the 20th Century, is born in Lowell, Massachusetts. | |
| 1894 - In Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA, Coca-Cola is sold in bottles for the first time. |
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