What Happened on July 12?
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EVENTS ON JULY 12
Explore the most important historical events that happened on July 12, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Second Battle of Algeciras
Year:
1801
British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras.
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Ranjit Singh
Year:
1799
Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire).
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Civil Constitution of the Clergy
Year:
1790
The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly.
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Jacques Necker
Year:
1789
In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later.
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Bavaria
Year:
1806
At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine.
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Medal of Honor
Year:
1862
The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress.
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Imperial Japanese Navy
Year:
1918
The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621.
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Gazpromavia Flight 9608
Year:
2024
Gazpromavia Flight 9608 crashes in Russia's Kolomensky District near Kolomna, killing three.
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BIRTHS ON JULY 12
Discover famous people and historical figures born on July 12, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Elias James Corey
Year of birth:
1928
Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate
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Alastair Burnet
Year of birth:
1928
Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012)
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Imero Fiorentino
Year of birth:
1928
Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013)
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Conte Candoli
Year of birth:
1927
Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001)
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Jack Harshman
Year of birth:
1927
Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013)
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Guy Ligier
Year of birth:
1930
Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015)
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Gordon Pinsent
Year of birth:
1930
Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023)
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Monte Hellman
Year of birth:
1932
Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021)
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DEATHS ON JULY 12
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on July 12, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Jimmie Lunceford
Year of death:
1947
Jimmie Lunceford, American saxophonist and bandleader (born 1902)
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Ray Stannard Baker
Year of death:
1946
Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist and author (born 1870)
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Douglas Hyde
Year of death:
1949
Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860)
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Elsie de Wolfe
Year of death:
1950
Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865)
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John Hayes (Tasmanian politician)
Year of death:
1956
John Hayes, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Tasmania (born 1868)
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Boris Galerkin
Year of death:
1945
Boris Galerkin, Russian mathematician and engineer (born 1871)
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Wolfram von Richthofen
Year of death:
1945
Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen, German field marshal (born 1895)
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Nathan Söderblom
Year of death:
1931
Nathan Söderblom, Swedish archbishop, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1866)
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HOLIDAYS ON JULY 12
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on July 12 around the world.
Saint Veronica
Christian feast day: Veronica
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July 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: July 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Naadam
The second day of Naadam (Mongolia)
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The Twelfth
The Twelfth, also known as Orangemen's Day (Northern Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland and Labrador)
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Nathan Söderblom
Christian feast day: Nathan Söderblom (Lutheran, Episcopal Church (USA))
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Nabor and Felix
Christian feast day: Nabor and Felix
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Jason of Thessalonica
Christian feast day: Jason of Thessalonica (Catholic Church)
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John Gualbert
Christian feast day: John Gualbert
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