Alfred Hitchcock Day
Alfred Hitchcock, known as the “Master of Suspense,” was a British film director famous for his psychological thrillers and horror films. Born in 1899 and passing away in 1980, he revolutionized the thriller genre with his innovative storytelling and suspenseful techniques.
Girl Scout Day
Girl Scout Day is celebrated annually on March 12th. It commemorates the day in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low officially registered the first 18 girl members in Savannah, Georgia, marking the beginning of the Girl Scouts of the USA. The organization aims to empower and prepare girls for a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. On Girl Scout Day, people often recognize and appreciate the contributions of Girl Scouts to their communities. It’s a day to celebrate the values of courage, confidence, and character that the organization instills in young girls and to honor the positive impact Girl Scouts make in various aspects of society.
Here’s a snapshot of some notable events that happened on March 12th throughout history:
Historical Events:
1912 – The Girl Scouts of the USA was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia.
1930 – Mahatma Gandhi began the Salt March, a 240-mile protest against the British salt tax in colonial India—an iconic event in the Indian independence movement.
1938 – Anschluss: Nazi Germany annexed Austria in a union that was later ratified by a rigged plebiscite.
1993 – North Korea withdrew from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, sparking major international concern over its nuclear intentions.
2003 – The World Health Organization issued a global alert about a new illness later named SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome).
Birthdays:
1881 – Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder and first president of modern Turkey (official birth date is debated, but March 12 is one date recognized in some sources).
1922 – Jack Kerouac, American novelist and poet, best known for On the Road.
1946 – Liza Minnelli, American singer and actress, daughter of Judy Garland.
Notable Deaths:
604 – Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great) – One of the most influential popes of the early Catholic Church, known for Gregorian Chant and reforms of Church structure and liturgy.
1925 – Sun Yat-sen – Chinese revolutionary and political leader, often referred to as the “Father of Modern China.” He played a key role in the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty.
1930 – William Howard Taft – 27th President of the United States and later the 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, making him the only person to hold both offices.
1975 – Josephine Baker – American-born French entertainer, Resistance agent during WWII, and civil rights activist (some sources list April 12, but March 12 appears in some references too—there is occasional confusion about the date).
1999 – Yehudi Menuhin – Legendary American-born violinist and conductor, widely regarded as one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century.
2015 – Terry Pratchett – Beloved British fantasy author, best known for the Discworld series. He died at age 66 after battling Alzheimer’s disease.
