Daily Facts about January 12

2023

John Hancock's birthday is observed. He was a Founding Father and the first person to sign the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

1969

Led Zeppelin releases their eponymous debut album, launching a highly influential and successful career in rock music.

1967

Dr. James Bedford becomes the first person to be cryonically preserved, starting the practice of cryonics.

1912

Textile workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, initiate the "Bread and Roses" strike, advocating for better working conditions and fair treatment.