National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for March 12, 2026. Plus historical events and birthdays.
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Events that occurred on March 12 throughout history
Juliette Gordon Low found the Girl Scouts of America when she organizes the first Girl Scout troop meeting in Savannah, Georgia.
Inventor and radio pioneer Lee De Forest demonstrates synchronized music and film through his invention called Phonofilm for the first time. The film included musicians playing and dancers, though no voice was included with the film.
Following unanimous confirmation by the Senate on March 11th, Janet Reno is sworn in as the first female Attorney General.