This Day In History, March 12th.
Five Historical Events That Happened on March 12th.
In protest of the British salt tax in India, Mahatma Gandhi begins his 240-mile march to the Arabian Sea in 1930. This march, known as the Salt March or Dandi March, was a watershed moment in India's independence struggle.
Juliette Gordon Low establishes the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in Savannah, Georgia, in 1912. The organization now has over 2.5 million members and works to empower young girls and women through a variety of programs and activities.
1664: King Charles II grants a land charter to his brother James, Duke of York, establishing New Jersey as a British colony. This marked the end of Dutch settlement in North America in New Netherland.
1993: The "Storm of the Century," the Blizzard of '93, strikes the eastern United States, causing widespread power outages, transportation disruptions, and at least 310 deaths. It is regarded as one of the most powerful and destructive winter storms in US history.
Anschluss, or the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany, occurs in 1938, when German troops enter the country unopposed. This was a significant event in the buildup to World War II because it marked Hitler's first significant territorial acquisition.
This Day In History, March 12th, 1930: Mahatma Gandhi begins his 240-mile march to the Arabian Sea in protest of the British salt tax in India.
The Salt March, also known as the Dandi March, led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 was a pivotal event in India's struggle for independence from British rule. The British government imposed a tax on salt, which was a necessity for the Indian population. To protest this tax and the British salt monopoly, Gandhi and his followers walked 240 miles from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Ashram to the coastal town of Dandi, where they made their own salt by evaporating seawater. This act of civil disobedience inspired millions of Indians to join the independence movement and drew international attention to India's struggle for independence. The Salt March is regarded as one of the most iconic events in Indian history, and it is commemorated as Salt Satyagraha Day in India on April 6th each year.
1912: The Girl Scouts of the USA are founded in Savannah, Georgia, by Juliette Gordon Low.
Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts of the United States on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. After meeting Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts, in England, Low was inspired to establish the organization. She wished to establish a similar organization for girls to promote their physical, mental, and spiritual growth.
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America now has over 2.5 million members and provides a variety of programs and activities for girls and young women, such as camping, community service, leadership development, and STEM education. The organization's mission is to empower girls and young women to become self-assured, independent, and responsible citizens who can make a difference in their communities and around the world. The Girl Scouts of the United States is also well-known for its famous cookies, which the girls sell as part of their fundraising activities.
1664: New Jersey becomes a British colony, as King Charles II grants a land charter to his brother James, Duke of York. This marked the end of the Dutch settlement of New Netherland in North America.
When King Charles II granted a land charter to his brother James, Duke of York in 1664, New Jersey became a British colony. This marked the end of the Dutch settlement of New Netherland in North America, which had been established in the early 17th century by the Dutch West India Company. The Dutch had established a profitable fur trade as well as New Amsterdam, which later became New York City. However, tensions between the Dutch and the English eventually led to the English taking over New Netherland in 1664. The English divided the territory into several colonies, one of which was named New Jersey after the English Channel island of Jersey. The colony remained under British control until the American Revolution, when it joined the newly formed United States of America as one of the original 13 states.
1993: The Blizzard of '93, also known as the "Storm of the Century," hits the eastern United States, causing widespread power outages, transportation disruptions, and at least 310 deaths. It is considered one of the most intense and destructive winter storms in U.S. history.
The "Storm of the Century," also known as the Blizzard of '93, was a severe winter storm that hit the eastern United States in March 1993. The storm dumped heavy snow, high winds, and coastal flooding across a wide area, including the Gulf Coast, Appalachians, and Northeast. The storm caused widespread power outages, disruptions in transportation, and at least 310 deaths.
The Blizzard of '93 is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and destructive winter storms in US history. It cost billions of dollars and impacted millions of people. The storm was notable for its size and duration, spanning over 1.5 million square miles and lasting several days. The Blizzard of '93 was a watershed moment in the history of weather forecasting and emergency management, emphasizing the importance of foresight and communication in the face of severe weather events.
1938: Anschluss, the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany, takes place as German troops enter the country unopposed.
The Anschluss, which means "union" in German, was Nazi Germany's annexation of Austria in 1938. On March 12, 1938, German troops entered Austria and were welcomed by many Austrians who supported the idea of a "Grossdeutschland" union with Germany. The following day, the annexation was completed, and Austria became a part of Nazi Germany.
The Anschluss was a pivotal event in the buildup to World War II because it marked Hitler's first major territorial acquisition. The annexation violated the Treaty of Versailles and other international treaties that barred Germany from annexing Austria. The Anschluss also paved the way for Germany's occupation of Czechoslovakia later that year, as well as the outbreak of World War II. Following Austria's annexation, the Nazi regime persecuted and exterminated many Austrian Jews, as well as other minority groups.