Historical Events
- Italy annexes Albania
- NFL cuts clipping penalty from 25 yards to 15 yards
Famous Birthdays
- Duncan Fearnley, English cricket entrepreneur (Duncan Fearnley cricket bats), born in Pudsey, Yorkshire, England (d. 2024)
Herbie Hancock (84 years old)
American jazz and funk pianist, and composer ("I Thought it Was You"; "Rockit"; "Watermelon Man"), born in Chicago, Illinois
- John Hagee, American pastor and televangelist, born in Goose Creek, Texas
- Woodie Fryman, American baseball pitcher (MLB All-Star 1968, 76; Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Montreal Expos), born in Ewing, Kentucky (d. 2011)
About April 12, 1940
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 84 years and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
