Historical Events
- Belgium government of Paul Smet de Naeyer resigns
- In Switzerland, parliament passes a new army bill reorganizing the nation's forces into a standing militia, with training required for all males
Famous Birthdays
- Felix de Weldon, Austrian-American sculptor (Marine Corps War Memorial), born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (d. 2003)
- Hardie Gramatky, American author and animator (Little Toot), born in Dallas, Texas (d. 1979)
About April 12, 1907
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 117 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
