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Days Until November 12th

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November 12th, 2026

Last reviewed on May 7, 2026.

About November 12th

November 12th is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. November 12, 1927, marks the opening of the Holland Tunnel, the world's first underwater vehicular tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next November 12th, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.

📚 Interesting Facts

November 12, 1927, marks the opening of the Holland Tunnel, the world's first underwater vehicular tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened on November 12, 1936, six months before the Golden Gate Bridge

American Airlines Flight 587 crashed on November 12, 2001, killing all 260 people aboard in the second-deadliest aviation accident on U.S. soil

Japanese Emperor Akihito was formally enthroned on November 12, 1990, becoming the 125th emperor according to tradition

Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee passed away on November 12, 2018, leaving behind an incredible legacy of iconic superhero characters

🎊 Traditions & Celebrations

Celebrating National French Dip Day with this classic sandwich featuring roasted meat and au jus dipping sauce

Observing Chicken Soup for the Soul Day, inspired by the popular book series promoting comfort and inspiration

In Taiwan, celebrating the Birth of Sun Yat-sen, also observed as Doctors' Day and Cultural Renaissance Day

Aviation communities remembering the victims of Flight 587 and other air disasters with memorial services

Comic book fans and Marvel enthusiasts honoring Stan Lee's contributions to popular culture and superhero storytelling

📜 Historical Events on This Day

1799

Andrew Ellicott witnessed the Leonids meteor shower from a ship off the Florida Keys, one of the earliest recorded observations

1847

Sir James Young Simpson used chloroform for the first time as an anesthetic during surgery, revolutionizing medical practice

1927

Leon Trotsky was expelled from the Soviet Communist Party, marking a pivotal moment in Soviet history

1927

The Holland Tunnel officially opened, becoming the world's first underwater vehicular tunnel connecting Manhattan and Jersey City

1929

Commander Richard E. Byrd made the first flight over the South Pole during his Antarctic expedition

1936

The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened to traffic, sparking one of the biggest celebrations in Bay Area history

1970

The Bhola cyclone struck East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), killing an estimated 500,000 people in one of history's deadliest natural disasters

1981

Space Shuttle Columbia launched for the second time, becoming the first spacecraft to be launched twice

1990

Emperor Akihito was formally enthroned as Japan's 125th emperor in an ancient ceremony in Tokyo

2001

American Airlines Flight 587 crashed in Belle Harbor, New York, shortly after takeoff, killing all 260 people aboard and 5 on the ground

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