This is our day guide for Wednesday April 12th 2023 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 April 12th 2023
Iran: Martyrdom of Imam Ali
Ali ibn Abu Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of the prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Rashidun Empire from 656 to 661.
Israel: Pesach VII
Passover (Pesach), is an eight day Jewish holiday that remembers the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt
Liberia: National Redemption Day
Anniversary of the coup d’état that was led by Samuel Doe in 1980 killing President Tolbert and 26 other government leaders
Myanmar: Thingyan Holiday
Public Holiday for the Water Festival before Burmese New YearObservances on April 12th 2023
Russia: Cosmonautics Day
On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.
United Nations: International Day of Human Space Flight
On April 12th 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space.
USA: National Big Wind Day
National Big Wind Day marks the recording of the highest natural wind gust measured on the Earth’s surface on this day in 1934.
USA: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day
USA: National Licorice Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Licorice Day
USA: National DEAR Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Drop Everything and Read Day.April 11th 2023 | Go to Today | April 13th 2023
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| General Information for April 12th 2023 | |
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| There are 4 public holidays today. | |
| Day 102 of 2023 | |
| 263 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 15 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2002 - A female Palestinian suicide bomber kills seven people and injures 104 (among them nine Arabs) at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. | |
| 1961 - The Soviets launch the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, in Vostok 1. | |
| 1874 - English footballer and cricketer William 'Fatty' Foulke is born in Darley, Shropshire. | |
| 1861 - The American Civil War begins when Confederate forces fire on Fort Sumter, Charleston harbour, South Carolina. |
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