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What happened on February 12th?
A historic agreement ended decades of tension between the two nations
Matthew Jones
February 12, 2025
2019 The Republic of Macedonia Changes Its Name to the Republic of North Macedonia
On February 12, 2019, the Republic of Macedonia officially changed its name to the Republic of North Macedonia, following the signing of the Prespa Agreement with Greece. This landmark deal resolved a decades-long dispute over the use of the name "Macedonia," which had been a source of tension between the two countries since the breakup of Yugoslavia. The change paved the way for North Macedonia's NATO membership and progress toward EU accession.
The flag of North Macedonia.
🗞️Today’s Headlines
Everything important that’s ever happened on February 12:
2002 — Slobodan Milošević, former president of Yugoslavia, began his war crimes trial in The Hague, facing genocide and other war crimes charges related to the Yugoslav Wars.
1994 — Thieves stole The Scream by Edvard Munch from the National Gallery in Oslo, sparking an international manhunt.
1912 — Puyi, the last emperor of China, abdicated after the Qing Dynasty collapsed, ending over two millennia of imperial rule.
1909 — The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded, aiming to combat racial discrimination and advance civil rights in the US.
1851 — Gold was discovered in New South Wales, igniting Australia's first gold rush and attracting prospectors from around the world.
1554 — Lady Jane Grey, England's titular queen for just nine days, was executed by order of Queen Mary I.
🎂 Today’s Birthdays
On February 12, we’re singing to:
Abraham Lincoln (1809) — The 16th president of the United States, who led the nation through the Civil War and abolished slavery, leaving a profound impact on American government and society.
Charles Darwin (1809) — British naturalist whose theory of evolution by natural selection revolutionized the field of biology and changed our understanding of life on Earth.
Bill Russell (1934) — Basketball legend and one of the greatest players in NBA history, who became a key figure in the Boston Celtics' dominance during the 1950s and 1960s.
🪦Who Died Today?
On February 12, we’re saying goodbye to:
Immanuel Kant (1804) — The German philosopher known for his work in epistemology and ethics as well as his lasting influence on Western philosophy.
Charles Schulz (2000) — The beloved cartoonist behind Peanuts. His death marked the end of an era for one of the most iconic and influential comic strips of all time.
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