Historical Events
- Italy annexes Albania
- NFL cuts clipping penalty from 25 yards to 15 yards
Famous Birthdays
Herbie Hancock (83 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? 83 years, 1 month and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
