National Pharmacist Day
National Pharmacist Day is celebrated annually on January 12th in the United States. The day honors pharmacists and their significant contributions to healthcare and society. It recognizes the important role pharmacists play in ensuring patients receive safe and effective medications, providing guidance on their use, and promoting health and wellness.
Kettlebell Day
National Kettlebell Day on January 12th celebrates the humble cast iron (or cast steel) ball known as the kettlebell. Kettlebells are a type of exercise equipment used in strength and conditioning training.
Remembrance Day in Haiti
Remembrance Day in Haiti, also known as “Jour de Souvenir”, is observed annually on January 12th. This solemn day honors the memory of those who lost their lives during the catastrophic 2010 earthquake, one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history. On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Estimates suggest over 230,000 people died, and millions were displaced. Remembrance Day is a time to reflect on this tragedy, pay tribute to the victims, and acknowledge the resilience of the Haitian people.
January 12th has been a significant date throughout history, marked by various notable events, births, and deaths.
Historical Events
1528: Gustav I of Sweden is crowned King of Sweden, marking the end of the Kalmar Union and the establishment of Swedish independence.
1908: A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time by Gustave Ferrie.
1932: Hattie Caraway becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
1966: The television series Batman, starring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin, debuts on ABC.
2010: A devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti, killing over 230,000 people, injuring countless others, and displacing millions.
Famous Birthdays
1729: Edmund Burke, Irish philosopher, statesman, and author known for his support of conservatism and opposition to the French Revolution.
1876: Jack London, American novelist and journalist, best known for The Call of the Wild and White Fang.
1893: Hermann Göring, German politician and military leader, a key figure in Nazi Germany.
1944: Joe Frazier, American professional boxer, Olympic gold medalist, and heavyweight champion.
1951: Kirstie Alley, American actress best known for her role in Cheers.
Notable Deaths
1916: Max Reger, German composer, pianist, and conductor known for his contributions to organ music.
1946: Safdar Hashmi, Indian playwright, actor, and director, remembered as a voice of dissent in Indian theater.
1976: Agatha Christie, British author renowned for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
1999: Betty Lou Gerson, American actress and the voice of Cruella de Vil in Disney’s 101 Dalmatians.
