12 December

Events that occurred on 12 December.

On Earth

• 1949 - Actor Bill Nighy is born.
• 1955 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes Letter 178.
• 1964 - The tenth episode of the Princess-serialization of The Hobbit is published.
• 1966 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes Letter 292.
• 1967 - J.R.R. Tolkien writes Letter 299.
• 1972 - Writers for the 70's: J.R.R. Tolkien is released.

In Arda

• T.A. 3018:
  • Frodo and Samwise rest in Rivendell and prepare for their quest to destroy The One Ring.