Births on April 12

Felix de Weldon

Born on April 12, 1907

Felix de Weldon, Austrian-American sculptor, designed the Marine Corps War Memorial (d. 2003)

Felix Weihs de Weldon (April 12, 1907 – June 3, 2003) was an Austrian-born American sculptor. His most famous pieces include the United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial, 1954) in the Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, US, and the Malaysian National Monument (1966) in Kuala Lumpur.

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Events on 1907

23 May

Parliament of Finland
The unicameral Parliament of Finland gathers for its first plenary session.
22 Jun

Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway
The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens.
7 Sep

RMS Lusitania
Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
16 Nov

RMS Mauretania (1906)
Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania, sister ship of RMS Lusitania, sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
31 Dec

Times Square
The first New Year's Eve celebration is held in Times Square (then known as Longacre Square) in Manhattan.

Births on April 12

Felix de Weldon

Born on April 12, 1907

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Events on 1907

Parliament of Finland

Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway

RMS Lusitania

RMS Mauretania (1906)

Times Square