September 12

 ### September 12: Key Events, Observances, and Notable Birthdays


#### 1. **Significant Events**

   - **Battle of Marathon (490 BCE)**: One of the most famous battles in ancient history, fought between the citizens of Athens and a Persian force. The Athenians, with support from Plataea, achieved a decisive victory, helping shape Western civilization and democracy.

   - **John F. Kennedy's Speech at Rice University (1962)**: On September 12, 1962, President Kennedy delivered his famous "We choose to go to the Moon" speech, which helped catalyze the U.S. space program, ultimately leading to the Apollo moon landings.


#### 2. **Observances**

   - **International South-South Cooperation Day**: Established by the United Nations, this day celebrates economic, technical, and cooperative partnerships among developing countries, promoting solidarity and sustainable development.

   - **National Day (Cape Verde)**: September 12 marks the national day of Cape Verde, celebrating its history and culture.


#### 3. **Notable Birthdays**

   - **Jesse Owens (1913)**: The American track and field athlete and four-time Olympic gold medalist is widely regarded for his achievements in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, challenging Nazi ideologies of racial superiority.

   - **Paul Walker (1973)**: The actor, known for his role in the *Fast & Furious* film franchise, was born on this day. His untimely death in 2013 was a significant loss to his fans and the film industry.


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- “Battle of Marathon,” “John F. Kennedy moon speech,”

- “International South-South Cooperation Day,”

- “Jesse Owens birthday,” “Paul Walker birthday.”



Pratik Kamble 

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