What Happened on March 12, 2019

Historical Events

College Admission Scandal

Dozens charged in US college admission scandal by US federal prosecutors, including actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman

  • K-pop and Big Bang singer Seungri is arrested for procuring prostitutes, retires to fight the charges in South Korea
  • More than 3,000 ISIS fighters have surrendered amid battle for last ISIS stronghold in Baghouz, Syria, according to Syrian Democratic Forces officials

Second Brexit Defeat for May

Theresa May's British government suffers a second defeat on a Brexit deal with the EU, 391 votes to 242


Famous Deaths

  • Alan Moss, English cricket fast bowler (9 Tests, 21 wickets; Middlesex CCC), dies at 88
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights

About March 12, 2019

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 5 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sucker - Jonas Brothers
  • UK #1 Song: Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi