1912 was a year with many significant events. Here are some of the notable events that happened in 1912:
- The Republic of China was established on January 1.
- New Mexico became the 47th state on January 6.
- The Titanic sank on April 15, resulting in the deaths of over 1,500 people.
- The Progressive (Bull Moose) Party nominated Theodore Roosevelt for US President on August 7.
- The Kuomintang, the Chinese nationalist party, was founded on August 25.
- Black boxer Jack Johnson was arrested for violating the Mann Act on October 18.
Other events that happened in 1912 include the Russian Revolution, the Representation of The People Act, and the mass production of automobiles.
