Births on March 12

Lyndsie Holland

Born on March 12, 1939

Lyndsie Holland, English actress and singer (d. 2014)

Lyndsie Holland (12 March 1939 – 2 April 2014) was an English singer and actress, known for her performances in the contralto roles of the Savoy Operas.

After beginning her singing career in the chorus of the Sadler's Wells Opera in 1968, Holland starred in the Gilbert and Sullivan contralto roles with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company for seven years, beginning in 1970. In later years, she performed in musical theatre and concerts.

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Events on 1939

3 Mar

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
In Bombay, Mohandas Gandhi begins a hunger strike in protest at the autocratic rule in British India.
1 Apr

Francisco Franco
Spanish Civil War: Generalísimo Francisco Franco of the Spanish State announces the end of the Spanish Civil War, when the last of the Republican forces surrender.
6 Sep

Nazi Germany
World War II: South Africa declares war on Nazi Germany.
14 Dec

Soviet Union
Winter War: The Soviet Union is expelled from the League of Nations for invading Finland.
24 Dec

Pope Pius XII
World War II: Pope Pius XII makes a Christmas Eve appeal for peace.

Births on March 12

Lyndsie Holland

Born on March 12, 1939

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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

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Nazi Germany

Soviet Union

Pope Pius XII