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National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for February 12, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
These observances run for a full week; this calendar day falls inside the week.
These observances last the full month; this date is part of that month-long celebration.
Showing the first 12 on this date; there are more month-long observances. See the full months list for February.
International and other global observances on this date (may include days, weeks, or months).
Events that occurred on February 12 throughout history
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is founded.
The ground is broken on the Lincoln Memorial.
Diamonds become the second hardest substance when General Electric Company announces the creation of Borazon. Dr. Robert H. Wentorf Jr. synthesized cubic boron nitride to create the substance which is used in manufacturing for grinding hard surfaces. February 12th Celebrated Birthdays
NASA's NEAR spacecraft lands on the asteroid 433 Eros. It's the first time a human-made object lands on an asteroid.
