Historical events for
Thursday, 12 March 2026

Jack Kerouac, American writer and poet, central figure of the Beat Generation literary movement.

Jesús Gil y Gil (born March 12, 1933, and died May 14, 2004) was a controversial Spanish businessman and politician. Known for his explosive personality, he presided over Atlético de Madrid for 16 years and served as mayor of Marbella for over a decade.

Silvestre Magalhães, Portuguese musician and founding member of the band Delfins. As the group's bassist, he contributed significantly to the band's popularity in the 90s, participating in successful albums such as "Ser Maior", "Caminho da Felicidade" and "Saber Amar". Delfins became one of the most influential bands in Portuguese pop/rock, with Silvestre being part of the formation that marked generations of listeners in Portugal.

Graham Coxon (b. 1969) is an acclaimed British guitarist and songwriter. His innovative and often dissonant guitar lines offered Blur the essential alternative complexity that distinguished them from their peers.

Tanveer K. Atwal (b. 1994) is an American actress. In her youth, she immortalized the character Sati in "The Matrix Revolutions", an exiled program of immense purity whose existence represents the breaking of structural rules and hope for the future of the Matrix.

The National Day of Mauritius celebrates the achievement of its independence from the United Kingdom on March 12, 1968, as well as its transition to a Republic in 1992. It is the country's most prestigious civic anniversary, honoring its peaceful sovereignty and solid democratic journey.

On March 12, 1989, British scientist Tim Berners-Lee submitted the document "Information Management: A Proposal" at CERN. This visionary proposal established the technological foundations of the World Wide Web, irreversibly revolutionizing the global sharing of information and the history of humanity.

On March 12, 1989, British scientist Tim Berners-Lee submitted the document "Information Management: A Proposal" at CERN. This visionary proposal established the technological foundations of the World Wide Web, irreversibly revolutionizing the global sharing of information and the modern civilizational course.

Created in 2008 by Reporters Without Borders, this day warns of growing government restrictions and digital repression on a global scale. The event promotes the non-negotiable defense of freedom of expression and free, democratic access to information in cyberspace.

World Kidney Day is celebrated annually on the second Thursday of March. Created by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2006, it aims to raise awareness among the world's population about the importance of the kidney in human health and reduce the occurrence of problems related to kidney disease. In Portugal, there are around 800 thousand people with chronic kidney failure, the main causes of which are diabetes and high blood pressure. To take care of your kidneys, it is recommended: drink plenty of water, reduce salt intake, undergo periodic exams, control diabetes and high blood pressure, do not smoke, limit alcohol consumption and exercise regularly.

World Glaucoma Day is part of a global effort to raise public awareness about this serious, silent optic neuropathy. The event promotes the urgency of early ophthalmological screening, vital for preventing the progressive and irreversible vision loss that affects millions worldwide.

Liturgical celebration of Pope Innocent I (died March 12, 417). During his pontificate, he vigorously defended the supremacy of the Apostolic See and Christian orthodoxy, having guided the Church during the dramatic sack of Rome by Alaric's Visigoths in 410.

On March 12, 2026, the Safari Rally Kenya begins, one of the most legendary and brutal events in the World Rally Championship (WRC). Traversing the dusty and demanding savannas of Kenya, this event is the ultimate test of endurance for both the world elite of drivers and their mechanical machines.