On This Day: Events in history on May 12; From Florence Nightingale’s birthday to Soviet Union ending blockade of Berlin

On This Day: Throughout history, May 12th has witnessed various significant events spanning various fields, from geopolitics to culture, from natural disasters to artistic milestones. This date has seen moments that shaped nations, defined cultural movements and honoured remarkable individuals whose legacies continue to inspire. Soviet Union ended blockade of Berlin wall The lifting of the Soviet Union’s blockade of Berlin in 1949 marked a significant turning point in the early stages of the Cold War. The blockade had begun in June 1948, when the Soviet Union, in response to the introduction of a new currency in West Berlin, cut…