What happend on 12th December

This is day of

Universal Health Coverage Day is observed to advocate for equal access to quality healthcare worldwide.

2000

The United States Supreme Court delivers a historic ruling in Bush v. Gore, effectively deciding the outcome of the contentious 2000 presidential election.

1937

The Duke of Windsor, formerly known as King Edward VIII, marries Wallis Simpson in a private ceremony in France, leading to his abdication.

1897

"The Katipunan," a significant Filipino revolutionary society, is founded, playing a pivotal role in the struggle for Philippine independence from colonial rule.

1870

Joseph H. Rainey takes his seat as the first African American member of the United States House of Representatives, representing South Carolina.

1805

Renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, famous for his exceptional musical compositions, passes away in Vienna, Austria.