April 12 is the day when the following events took place:
On April 12, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Rocket and Space Industry Workers. One of the most famous events that happened on this day is the first human flight into space. In 1961, cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin made a historic flight on the Vostok-1 ship. This feat opened a new era in space exploration and became a great achievement for all mankind.
April 12 is also the birthday of the great Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko – a symbol of Ukrainian culture and national revival. His works are of great importance for the Ukrainian people and are recognized all over the world.
On April 12, the US Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, which declared the independence of the colonies from Great Britain and became the first step towards the creation of the United States of America. The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States and a symbol of freedom and democracy.
April 12 is celebrated as the International Day of Cosmetologists in order to honor the professionalism and contribution of cosmetologists to support the beauty and health of people. Cosmetologists play an important role in skin and hair care, as well as in improving appearance.
April 12, 1963 became an important date in the history of the struggle for human rights. On this day, the March on Washington for labor and freedom, organized by Martin Luther King Jr., took place in the USA. This march was one of the largest peaceful protests in US history and had a major impact on the civil rights movement.
April 12 is also the birthday of the famous American cosmologist and physicist Frank Drake, known for his research in the search for extraterrestrial life and the formulation of the Drake Equation, which is used to estimate the number of intelligent civilizations in the Galaxy.
