On October 12, 2025, at 07:45 AM, a significant global event is scheduled to take place: the launch of the first commercial space tourism program that includes a fully integrated experience for passengers, including a stay in a luxury space hotel orbiting Earth. This event marks a milestone in the evolution of space travel, making it accessible to non-professionals and paving the way for the future of space tourism. Looking back, here are notable events from one month to 1000 years ago on October 12: - **One Month Ago (September 12, 2025)**: A major international climate conference is held, where world leaders agree to new measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. - **One Year Ago (October 12, 2024)**: A groundbreaking medical trial begins, testing a new gene therapy that shows promise in treating a rare genetic disorder affecting children. - **Five Years Ago (October 12, 2020)**: The world continues to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, with many countries implementing new health policies and vaccination programs. - **Ten Years Ago (October 12, 2015)**: A significant agreement is reached at the Paris Climate Conference, where nations commit to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. - **Fifty Years Ago (October 12, 1975)**: The first major international conference on women's rights is held in Mexico City, marking a pivotal moment in the global women's rights movement. - **One Hundred Years Ago (October 12, 1925)**: The first radio broadcast of a live sports event takes place, revolutionizing how sports are consumed by the public. - **Five Hundred Years Ago (October 12, 1525)**: The Battle of Pavia occurs, a significant conflict during the Italian Wars, which leads to the capture of the French King Francis I. - **One Thousand Years Ago (October 12, 1025)**: The reign of King Cnut of England is marked by consolidation of power and efforts to unify the Anglo-Saxon and Viking cultures in England. These events illustrate the progression of human achievement, challenges, and milestones leading up to the significant launch in 2025.
