12th October: Today In History

Today is Wednesday, October 12th, the 283, day of 2016. There are 80 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History; 

Events: 
1492   Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in the Caribbean. 
1892   The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited by students in US public schools. 
1901   The Executive Mansion is officially renamed the White House. 
1999   The world population hits 6 billion. 
1492   Christopher Columbus lands on the San Salvador Islands.

Birthdays: 
1934   Luciano Pavarotti (Opera Singer) 
1968   Hugh Jackman (Actor - X-Men's Wolverine) 
1970   Kirk Cameron (Actor - TV's Growing Pains) 
1975   Marion Jones (Track Athlete) 
1977   Bode Miller (Olympic Skier)

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