On this day in Europe - 12 March
12 March 2026
On this day in 1365, the University of Vienna is founded by Duke Rudolph IV.
On this day in 1918, Moscow becomes Russia’s capital again after St. Petersburg held that status for 215 years.
On this day in 1938, German troops invade and annex Austria, known as the ‘Anschluss’.
On this day in 1999, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic join NATO.
On this day in 2003, Zoran Đinđić, Prime Minister of Serbia, is assassinated in Belgrade.
On this day in 1918, Moscow becomes Russia’s capital again after St. Petersburg held that status for 215 years.
On this day in 1938, German troops invade and annex Austria, known as the ‘Anschluss’.
On this day in 1999, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic join NATO.
On this day in 2003, Zoran Đinđić, Prime Minister of Serbia, is assassinated in Belgrade.