November 12

In 2021, the Los Angeles Superior Court officially terminated Britney Spears' 14-year conservatorship, marking a significant moment in the pop singer's fight for autonomy and freedom.

In 2017, a powerful 7.3 Mw earthquake struck the Iran-Iraq border near Kermanshah, reaching a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). This devastating seismic event resulted in the tragic loss of at least 410 lives and left over 7,000 individuals injured, highlighting the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.

In 2015, two suicide bombers targeted Bourj el-Barajneh, Beirut, causing a tragic explosion that resulted in the deaths of 43 individuals and left over 200 others injured. This devastating attack highlighted the ongoing security challenges in the region.

In 2014, the Philae lander, launched by the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission, successfully landed on the surface of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. This historic event marked a significant achievement in space exploration and cometary science.

In 2011, a deadly explosion at Iran's Shahid Modarres missile base claimed the lives of 17 Revolutionary Guards members, including Hassan Tehrani Moghaddam, a pivotal architect of Iran's missile development program. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding Iran's military capabilities.

In 2011, Silvio Berlusconi announced his resignation as Prime Minister of Italy, effective November 16. His decision was largely influenced by the escalating European sovereign debt crisis, marking a significant moment in Italian political history.

In 2003, the Shanghai Transrapid achieved a remarkable world speed record, reaching 501 kilometers per hour (311 mph) for commercial railway systems. This feat remains unmatched for unmodified commercial rail vehicles, solidifying its status as the fastest train ever recorded.

In 2003 during the Iraq War, a tragic suicide bomb attack targeting an Italian police base in Nasiriyah, Iraq, resulted in the deaths of at least 23 individuals, marking the first Italian casualties of the invasion. This devastating event underscored the intense conflict and significant challenges faced during the war.

"2001 – The War in Afghanistan: Taliban forces retreat from Kabul as Afghan Northern Alliance troops make significant advances, marking a turning point in the conflict."

In 2001, tragedy struck in New York City when American Airlines Flight 587, an Airbus A300, crashed shortly after taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport. The flight, destined for the Dominican Republic, resulted in the tragic loss of all 260 passengers and crew on board, along with five individuals on the ground.