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12 February

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Contemporary era

1818

Independence of Chile

On 12 February 1818, Chile formally proclaimed its independence from Spain.

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Contemporary era

1809

Birth of Darwin and Lincoln

On 12 February 1809, Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on the same day.

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Photographic portrait of Charles Darwin
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1554

Execution of Lady Jane Grey

On 12 February 1554, Lady Jane Grey, queen of England for nine days, was beheaded at the Tower of London.

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