What Happened on October 12, 1925

Historical Events

  • Albert Michelsen runs world record marathon (2:19:01.8)
  • German-Russian trade agreement signed

Famous Birthdays

  • Denis Lazure, Canadian physician and politician, born in Napierville, Quebec (d. 2008)
  • Fons Jansen, Dutch cabaret comedian, writer, and television personality (Farce Majeure), born in Bussum, Netherlands (d. 1991)
  • Gilbert Parkhouse, Welsh cricket batsman (7 Tests England, 2 x 50; Glamorgan CCC, MCC), born in Swansea, Wales (d. 2000)
  • Guitar Gabriel [Robert Lewis Jones], American blues singer and guitarist, born in Decatur, Georgia (d. 1996)
  • William Steinkraus, American equestrian (Olympic gold 1968, 2 silver 1960, 70, bronze 1952), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2017)

About October 12, 1925

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra