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What Happened on October 12, 1792

Historical Events

1st Columbus Day

First celebration of Columbus Day in the USA held in New York

Famous Birthdays

  • Christian Gmelin, German chemist, born in Tübingen, Germany (d. 1860)

About October 12, 1792

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 231 years, 9 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Libra