On this day: 12 December

Selected events and births on 12 December, from Wikipedia’s “On this day”.

Events

• 1388 – Unable to defend her possessions, Maria of Enghien sold the lordship of Argos and Nauplia to the Republic of Venice. Read more: Mary of Enghien Lordship of Argos and Nauplia Republic of Venice
• 1964 – Jomo Kenyatta became the first president of the Republic of Kenya. Read more: Jomo Kenyatta List of heads of state of Kenya
• 2000 – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Bush v. Gore that the recount of ballots cast in Florida for the presidential election be stopped, effectively making George W. Bush the winner. Read more: Supreme Court of the United States Bush v. Gore 2000 United States presidential election recount in Florida
• 2012 – North Korea made its first successful satellite launch, as Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2 reached orbit. Read more: Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2
• 2021 – At the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to become World Drivers' Champion. Read more: 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton

Born on this day

• 1949 – Marc Ravalomanana, Malagasy businessman and politician, President of Madagascar Read more: Marc Ravalomanana List of presidents of Madagascar
• 1988 – Isaac John, New Zealand rugby league player Read more: Isaac John
• 1990 – Nixon Chepseba, Kenyan runner Read more: Nixon Chepseba
• 1990 – Dawin, American singer-songwriter Read more: Dawin
• 1990 – Victor Moses, Nigerian footballer Read more: Victor Moses
• 1990 – Tyron Smith, American football player Read more: Tyron Smith
• 1991 – Shohjahon Ergashev, Uzbek professional boxer Read more: Shohjahon Ergashev
• 1991 – Joseph Leilua, Australian-Samoan rugby league player Read more: Joseph Leilua
• 1993 – Zeli Ismail, English footballer Read more: Zeli Ismail
• 1996 – Lucas Hedges, American actor Read more: Lucas Hedges
• 1997 – Ed Oliver, American football player Read more: Ed Oliver (American football)
• 2001 – Michael Olise, French footballer Read more: Michael Olise

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