Thursday, 12th March 2026

Welcome to Thursday, 12th March! Explore 40 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Tonight's moon is in its first quarter phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Pisces. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Thursday, 12th March.

Thursday, 12 March 2026 marks a date of historical significance across multiple continents. On this day in 1952, British diplomat Lord Ismay was appointed the first secretary general of NATO, establishing a leadership framework that would shape Cold War geopolitics for decades. Nearly two centuries earlier, in 1934, Estonian politician Konstantin Päts orchestrated a coup d’état with support from the Estonian army, initiating what became known as the Era of Silence during a period of significant political upheaval in Northern Europe. These events underscore how pivotal moments in governance and international relations have recurred throughout modern history.

The date falls during the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere, with Pisces dominating the zodiac during this period. On this particular day, expect moderate temperatures with partly cloudy conditions. The moon reaches its first quarter phase, marking a transition point in the lunar cycle when half of the moon’s face becomes illuminated as seen from Earth.

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12th March in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces

Today, the zodiac sign Pisces celebrates its birthday.

Personality Profile

Personality Those born on March 12 are gentle dreamers with profound emotional awareness. Moon influence strengthens their intuition, making them perceptive observers of their surroundings. They inhabit a rich inner world filled with imagination and compassion.

Strengths & Weaknesses Their greatest strength lies in creativity and emotional intelligence. They understand others intuitively and offer comfort generously. However, they can lose themselves in daydreams or become overwhelmed emotionally when boundaries blur.

Love March 12 natives seek deep soul connections with partners. They are devoted and romantic, yet need partners who respect their sensitivity. Trust and emotional safety are essential for lasting relationships.

Caree & Finance These individuals thrive in creative and helping professions like art, therapy, or education. Their intuition aids decision-making, but financial stability requires practical structure. Developing grounded skills helps manifest their visions effectively.

Health March 12 natives benefit from emotional balance through creative and spiritual practices. Stress and heightened sensitivity can impact their wellbeing. Regular rest, water activities, and mindfulness support their overall health.

That night, the moon was in its first quarter phase.

Chinese year of the Horse (Fire).

Fun Facts About 12th March

Name Days in Your Language: Graig, Grayson, Greg, Gregoria, Gregory, Greorgio, Orion

Someone born on this day would be just 25 days old today — roughly 615 hours, 36,953 minutes, or 2,217,222 seconds spent on Earth so far.

It's the 71. day of the year.

There are 294 days still to come.

We’re currently in Week 11 — the year marches on.

Famous Birthdays on 12th March

  • Emma Kok, Dutch singer (2008)
  • DannyLux, American singer-songwriter (2004)
  • Andrea Brillantes, Filipino actress and model (2003)
  • Malina Weissman, American actress and model (2003)
  • Max Duggan, American football player (2001)
  • Kim Min-kyu, South Korean singer and actor (2001)
  • Carsen Edwards, American basketball player (1998)
  • Mecole Hardman, American football player (1998)
  • Daniel Samohin, Israeli figure skater (1998)
  • Elizaveta Ukolova, Czech figure skater (1998)

Lives Remembered on 12th March

  • Ronald DeFeo Jr., American criminal (born 1951) (2021)
  • Rafiq Azad, Bangladeshi poet and author (born 1942) (2016)
  • Felix Ibru, Nigerian architect and politician, Governor of Delta State (born 1935) (2016)
  • Lloyd Shapley, American mathematician and economist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1923) (2016)
  • Willie Barrow, American minister and activist (born 1924) (2015)
  • Michael Graves, American architect and academic, designed the Portland Building and the Humana Building (born 1934) (2015)
  • Ada Jafri, Pakistani poet and author (born 1924) (2015)
  • Terry Pratchett, English journalist, author, and screenwriter (born 1948) (2015)
  • Věra Chytilová, Czech actress, director, and screenwriter (born 1929) (2014)
  • Paul C. Donnelly, American scientist and engineer (born 1923) (2014)

Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 12th March

  • Arbor Day (China)
  • Arbor Day (Taiwan)
  • Aztec New Year
  • Christian feast day: Alphege
  • Christian feast day: Angela Salawa
  • Christian feast day: Bernard of Carinola (or of Capua)
  • Christian feast day: Gorgonius, Peter Cubicularius and Dorotheus of Nicomedia
  • Christian feast day: Mura (McFeredach)
  • Christian feast day: Fina
  • Christian feast day: Maximilian of Tebessa
  • Christian feast day: Paul Aurelian
  • Christian feast day: Pope Gregory I (Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Catholic Church, and Anglican Communion)
  • Christian feast day: Theophanes the Confessor
  • Christian feast day: March 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • National Day (Mauritius)
  • World Day Against Cyber Censorship
  • Youth Day (Zambia)

What Happened on 12th March?

  • The United States suspends travel from Europe due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (2020)
  • In the House of Commons, the revised EU Withdrawal Bill was rejected by a margin of 149 votes. (2019)
  • US-Bangla Airlines Flight 211 crashes at Tribhuvan International Airport in Katmandu, killing 51 and injuring 20. (2018)
  • A gas explosion in the New York City neighborhood of East Harlem kills eight and injures 70 others. (2014)
  • A reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant explodes and releases radioactivity into the atmosphere a day after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. (2011)
  • Financier Bernie Madoff pleads guilty to one of the largest frauds in Wall Street's history. (2009)
  • In Mahmoudiyah, Iraq, 14-year-old Abeer Qassim Hamza al-Janabi is raped and murdered by five American soldiers of the 502nd Infantry Regiment, who also murder both of her parents and her sister. (2006)
  • President of South Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, is impeached by its National Assembly, the first such impeachment in the nation's history. (2004)
  • Zoran Đinđić, Prime Minister of Serbia, is assassinated in Belgrade. (2003)
  • The World Health Organization officially release a global warning of outbreaks of Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). (2003)