Monday, 12th February 2001 in Paris
Welcome to your daily snapshot of Paris! It's Darwin Day and International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Explore 50 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in Paris. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in Paris brings drizzly with temperatures between 7°C and 14°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing crescent phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Aquarius. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Monday, 12th February in Paris, FR.
On Monday, 12th February 2001, Paris experienced drizzly conditions beneath a waxing crescent moon, with the city marked by the astrological influence of Aquarius. Paris, the capital of France, sits along the Seine River and serves as a major European centre for art, culture and commerce, drawing millions of visitors annually to its historic architecture and museums.
On this date in history, the NASA space probe NEAR Shoemaker achieved a significant milestone by touching down on Eros, becoming the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid. The achievement represented a substantial advance in planetary science and asteroid research. Earlier in the twentieth century, on 12th February 1894, Émile Henry conducted one of the first acts of modern terrorism when he threw a bomb into Café Terminus in Paris itself, killing one person and injuring seventeen others. This event marked a pivotal moment in the history of urban violence and prompted governments across Europe to reassess security measures and public safety protocols.
The convergence of these historical moments with the meteorological conditions of the day illustrates how the passage of time records both dramatic human events and scientific progress. DayAtlas documents such occurrences for any date and location, providing users with access to weather patterns, historical events and notable births and deaths across centuries of recorded history.
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What the Weather Had in Store for Paris on 12th February 2001
Small cracks admit light before they crack foundations.
Fortune of the Day
12th February in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 12 February blend Aquarius innovation with Mercury's intellectual sharpness. They think in systems, communicate with precision, and spot future possibilities where others see limitations. Their eccentricity feels genuine because it flows naturally.
Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: analytical, inventive, socially conscious, and adaptable. Weaknesses: can seem emotionally detached, occasionally dogmatic about beliefs, and jump between projects impulsively. Balancing intellect with intuition is their growth area.
Love These people crave mental stimulation and freedom in relationships. Deep conversations and shared visions matter more than traditional romance. A partner respecting their independence while matching their intellect genuinely wins them over.
Caree & Finance Ideal paths: technology, science, social work, design. Their ability to decode complex systems makes them valuable. Financially, they should curb impulse spending and build long-term strategies.
Health These natives thrive on mental challenge, not routine. Movement through innovation—dance, martial arts—motivates better than standard exercise. Calming nervous energy through meditation or creative outlets is essential.
That night, the moon was in its waxing crescent phase.
Chinese year of the Snake (Metal).
Fun Facts About 12th February
Name Days in Your Language: Abra, Abraham, Abram, Bram, Darwin, Ibrahim
Someone born on this day in 2001 would be 25 years old today — just 9,184 days into life, which is roughly 220,416 hours, 13,224,992 minutes, or 793,499,539 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 43. day of the year.
There are 322 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 7 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 12th February
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Georgian footballer (2001)
- Kim Ji-min, South Korean actress (2000)
- Kemal Bilmez, Belgian politician (1994)
- Arman Hall, American sprinter (1994)
- Paxton Lynch, American football player (1994)
Lives Remembered on 12th February
- John Eriksen, Danish footballer (born 1957) (2002)
- Kristina Söderbaum, Swedish-German actress and producer (born 1912) (2001)
- Tom Landry, American football player and coach (born 1924) (2000)
- Charles M. Schulz, American cartoonist, created Peanuts (born 1922) (2000)
- Gardner Ackley, American economist and diplomat, United States Ambassador to Italy (born 1915) (1998)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 12th February
- Christian feast day: Benedict of Aniane
- Christian feast day: Julian the Hospitaller
- Christian feast day: Martyrs of Abitinae
- Christian feast day: Meletius of Antioch
- Christian feast day: February 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Georgia Day (Georgia (U.S. state))
- Lincoln's Birthday (United States)
- Red Hand Day (United Nations)
- Union Day (Myanmar)
What Happened on 12th February?
- The city of San Francisco begins issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in response to a directive from Mayor Gavin Newsom. (2004)
- The trial of Slobodan Milošević, the former President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, begins at the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague, Netherlands. He dies four years later before its conclusion. (2002)
- An Iran Airtour Tupolev Tu-154 crashes in the mountains outside Khorramabad, Iran while descending for a landing at Khorramabad Airport, killing 119. (2002)
- NEAR Shoemaker spacecraft touches down in the "saddle" region of 433 Eros, becoming the first spacecraft to land on an asteroid. (2001)
- United States President Bill Clinton is acquitted by the United States Senate in his impeachment trial. (1999)