What happened on March 12? Today in history

In the pages of history, March 12 stands as an important turning point for the Turkish nation.

In 1921, the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) officially adopted the National Anthem. Penned by our national poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy, this work became a symbol of the Turkish people's struggle for independence and their determination.

On the same day in another year, 1894, Coca-Cola was sold in bottles for the first time, marking the birth of a global brand. In 1958, at the 3rd Eurovision Song Contest, France won first place with André Claveau's song “Dors Mon Amour”.

In more recent history, in 2020, the Ministry of National Education in Turkey suspended education to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. This decision followed similar measures taken by many countries around the world.

On this day in history, in 1918, Moscow became the capital of Russia, and Erzurum and Arhavi were liberated from enemy occupation. In 1971, the Turkish Armed Forces issued the March 12 Memorandum, and Prime Minister Süleyman Demirel resigned. In 1999, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland joined NATO.

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