December 12

Herb Dhaliwal, born on December 12, 1952, is a Canadian politician who was appointed Minister of Revenue in 1999. His height is around 5' 11", and she was born in Chiheru, Punjab, India. Unknown is the name of her father. He was married to Amrit Kaur, who died in 2004 from cancer. Nanki Kaur and Kirpa Kaur are her two daughters. In 1997, he became the first Indian–Canadian to be appointed to the federal cabinet as Minister of Revenue.
Yuvraj Singh was born on December 12, 1981, parents Shabnam and Yograj Singh, both of whom were former Indian bowlers. An aggressive left-handed batter and a sluggish left-arm bowler. With his fast reflexes, amazing catches, and flawless fielding, he's a great all-rounder. His first breakthrough came against Sri Lanka Under-19, when he scored 89 off 55 balls. He began training under his father's tight supervision at a young age. He made the Punjab Under-16 team at the age of 13 and then the Punjab Under-19 squad. In 1997, he made his first-class debut. In the year 2000, his brave performance earned him an international cap.
On February 13, 86 years ago, New Delhi became the power capital of undivided India, following a 20-year wait. On December 12, 1911, during the New Delhi durbar, King George V laid the cornerstone for the new capital (a pompous royal ceremony). India's capital, Delhi, was established 86 years ago.
Mary Ann Todd Lincoln, the wife of President Abraham Lincoln, was the First Lady of the United States from 1861 until 1865. Mary Lincoln was a well-educated member of a big, rich, slave-owning Kentucky family. After the birth of her younger sister, Ann Todd, she changed her name to Mary Ann Todd. She relocated to Springfield, Illinois, after graduating high school, to live with her married sister Elizabeth Edwards. Stephen A. Douglas, Abraham Lincoln's long-time political opponent, courted her before she married him. Only the eldest, Robert, survived both parents of the Lincolns' four boys. The Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield preserves their family home and neighbourhood.
Ernst Werner von Siemens was born on December 13, 1816, in Lenthe, Hanover, Germany, as the oldest of fourteen children. Ernst Werner von Siemens, a German inventor and manufacturer of the nineteenth century, was a pioneer of the electrical industry, bringing forth significant technical advancements with many of his innovations. He independently developed the dynamo-electrical theory and invented the pointer telegraph. He was honoured with a number of accolades for his contributions to science and technology.
Since early 2008, Hulk Hogan has been in a relationship with Jennifer McDaniel. They were engaged in November 2009 and married in Clearwater, Florida on December 14, 2010. This was the WWE star's second marriage, following the dissolution of his 24-year marriage to ex-wife Linda Claridge in 2007. The WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan's ex-wife accused him of adultery, which he denied. Jennifer McDaniel is a makeup artist by trade, and she is 21 years older than Hulk Hogan. The WWE icon and his wife are usually photographed together and are fitness enthusiasts.
Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is well-known on a global scale. However, her private spouse, Denis Thatcher, is significantly less well-known for his achievements. The couple married on December 13, 1951, and were married for almost 50 years, including throughout her tenure as Prime Minister of England from 1979 to 1990. Denis died in 2003 and was known for his humour, unwillingness to talk with the press, and his mantra as the companion of England's most powerful politician, "always present, never there."
Sharad Govindrao Pawar, an Indian politician, was born on December 12, 1940. On three times, he has served as Maharashtra's Chief Minister. He has served in the Indian government as Minister of Defence and Minister of Agriculture. He is the president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which he created after leaving the Indian National Congress in 1999. He is the leader of the NCP delegation in the Rajya Sabha, India's upper house of parliament. Maha Vikas Aghadi is his organization's chairperson.
Raj Kapoor, sometimes known as Ranbirraj Kapoor, was a prominent Indian cinema actor, producer, and director of Hindi films. He won seven Filmfare Awards and was nominated for the Grand Prix at the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. Raj Kapoor was born in Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, British India, on December 14, 1924, to Bollywood actor Prithviraj Kapoor and Ramsarni Devi née Mehra. In the Hindu Pathan family, he was the eldest of four children. He is the grandson of Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor and the great-grandson of Dewan Keshavmal Kapoor, both of whom are members of the illustrious Kapoor dynasty.
Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav, born on December 14, 1994, competes internationally. He competes in domestic cricket for India and for Uttar Pradesh. He is a capable lower order hitter and a left-arm unconventional spin bowler. The Delhi Capitals, who play in the top division in India, acquired his services. He was a member of the Indian cricket team's under-19 squad. He accomplished a first for India by recording two hat-tricks against the West Indies on December 18, 2019.
On Sunday, December 13, it will be 20 years since terrorists connected to Pakistan carried out a fatal attack on Parliament. On this day in 2001, a five-member suicide squad comprised of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists attacked Parliament House when the Lok Sabha was in session: the Houses were adjourned at the time of the assault, but some politicians and staff were present inside. The assailants arrived in an Ambassador automobile and gained admission thanks to a falsified government sticker. However, as the automobile approached the Parliament complex, one of the staff members got suspicious.
George Washington died between ten and eleven o'clock at night on December 14, 1799. His wife, who sat at the foot of the bed, his friends Dr. Craik and Tobias Lear, his housemaids Caroline Branham, Molly, and Charlotte, and his valet Christopher Sheels, who stood in the chamber throughout the day, surrounded him. George Washington died at home following a brief illness in which he lost around 40% of his blood. Washington was not buried for three days, as per his instructions. During that period, his remains was kept in the New Room in a mahogany coffin. On December 18, 1799, he was put to rest in the family tomb after a sombre ceremony at Mount Vernon.
America's most famous comedian and Oscar winner grew up in a difficult family. Jamie Foxx was born Eric Bishop on December 13, 1967, in Terrell, Texas, a town of fourteen thousand people. Shaheed Abdullah and Louise Annette Talley, his father and mother, were extremely young when they had their son and quickly felt overwhelmed by the strain of fatherhood. Jamie Foxx is an actor, singer, and comedian from the United States. For his role in the biographical picture Ray, he received an Academy Award for Best Actor, a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy.
Shortpedia is a short news app which provide latest news in 70 words in Hindi or English Language. Read Breaking News on our Mobile App which is available on Google Play Store & Apple App Store.