Births on February 12

Brian Robertson

Born on February 12, 1956

Brian Robertson, Scottish rock guitarist and songwriter

Brian Robertson may refer to:

Brian Robertson, 1st Baron Robertson of Oakridge (1896–1974), British World War II general, later Chairman of the British Transport Commission

Brian James (guitarist) (Brian Robertson, born 1950), English punk rock guitarist formerly of The Damned and The Lords of the New Church

Brian Robertson (guitarist) (born 1956), Scottish guitarist

BA Robertson (Brian Alexander Robertson, born 1956), Scottish musician and songwriter

Brian Robertson (rugby union) (born 1959), Scottish rugby union player and coach

Brian Robertson (born 1979), American trombonist with the band Suburban Legends

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Events on 1956

26 Jul

Suez Crisis
Following the World Bank's refusal to fund building the Aswan Dam, Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalizes the Suez Canal, sparking international condemnation.
17 Oct

Bobby Fischer
Donald Byrne and Bobby Fischer play a famous chess game called The Game of the Century. Fischer beat Byrne and wins a Brilliancy prize.
23 Oct

Hungarian Revolution of 1956
Thousands of Hungarians protest against the government and Soviet occupation. (The Hungarian Revolution is crushed on November 4).
4 Nov

Hungarian Revolution of 1956
Soviet troops enter Hungary to end the Hungarian revolution against the Soviet Union, that started on October 23. Thousands are killed, more are wounded, and nearly a quarter million leave the country.
12 Nov

Sudan
Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia join the United Nations.

Births on February 12

Brian Robertson

Born on February 12, 1956

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Events on 1956

Suez Crisis

Bobby Fischer

Hungarian Revolution of 1956

Hungarian Revolution of 1956

Sudan