What Happened on October 12, 2019

Historical Events

  • California is the 1st US state to pass law banning sale and manufacture of new fur products

Sports History

Centre-back Sergio Ramos becomes Europe's most capped male outfield soccer player (168 caps) as Spain draws 1-1 with Norway in Euro 2020 qualification in Oslo

Sports History

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya becomes first to run a marathon in under 2 hours (1:59:40) in Vienna, Austria; not a race by strict definition using pacesetters and pace laser markings on a doctored course

  • Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall on the Izu Peninsula near Tokyo, Japan, bringing record rainfall and killing at least 56 people

Famous Deaths

  • George Chambers, American rock bassist and vocalist (Chambers Brothers - "Time Has Come Today"), dies at 88
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights

About October 12, 2019

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Truth Hurts - Lizzo
  • UK #1 Song: Dance Monkey - Tones and I