On This Day: March 12
Tornado Talk Summary
On this day in 1971, an F4 tornado tracked through Bowie County, TX. A 2.5 mile-long strip of homes were destroyed in Malta. One person was killed and five were injured. Read our full summary here!
SIGTOR Spotlight
Highlighting a Tornado Before 1950
from Significant Tornadoes by Thomas Grazulis!
March 12, 1920: An F2 tornado moved near Percy and Hollandale, MS. Around 30 tenant homes were struck on 6 plantations. Five were killed in those homes. A total of 30 injuries.
Twister From The 2000s
On March 12, 2019, an EF2 tornado hit Dexter, NM. A dozen buildings were damaged, and six others were destroyed. Six people were injured. Source.
Weather Rewind
There is more weather phenomenon than just tornadoes?
On This Day in OTHER weather history!
On this day in 1928, the St. Francis Dam at San Francisquito Canyon, about 40 miles NW of Downtown Los Angeles, CA, collapsed. The ensuing flood killed 431 people. Source.
Pieces of the Past
A Look Back Through The Ages! On This Day In History!
Historical Event
On this day in 1930: Mahatma Gandhi begins his famous 200 mile (300km) protest march against the widely hated British salt tax. Check out more historical events at onthisday.com!
Famous Birthday
Liza Minnelli, was born March 12, 1946 in Hollywood, California. Minelli is actress and singer perhaps best known for her role as Sally Bowles in Bob Fosse’s classic musical film Cabaret (1972). Source: Britannica.
Film & TV
On this day in 1896: The 1st movie in Netherlands (Kalverstr 220). Get more daily history at onthisday.com!
Music Trivia
On This day in 1975: ABBA recorded ‘Mamma Mia’ at Metronome Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. It was the last track recorded for their self-titled third album and was never intended for release as a single. ABBA’s Australian record company, RCA, asked that ‘Mamma Mia’ be released as a single but Polar Music at first refused. The song went on to become a No.1 hit around the world. Get into the groove with more music trivia at thisdayinmusic.com!
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