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Famous Quote For July 12

"Next in importance to freedom and justice is popular education, without which neither freedom nor justice can be permanently maintained."

James A. Garfield, 1880

July 12 Birthdays

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July 12 History

2011 - In Britain, a ticket holder wins 161,653,000 pounds, the largest EuroMillions jackpot in history

1971 - The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time

1962 - The Rolling Stones perform their first ever concert, at the Marquee Club in London, England

1957 - Eisenhower takes the first presidential ride in a helicopter

1862 - The Medal of Honor is authorized by the US Congress

This Day In Business

1912 - First foreign film is shown in the United States - introducing foreign features as a profitable section of the film industry.

This Day In Entertainment

1937 - Bill Cosby, stand-up comedian & creator of the "The Cosby Show," is born in Philadelphia.

This Day In Geography

1943 - The Soviets stop the German invasion at Kursk.

This Day In Sports

1998 - France defeats Brazil 3-0, to win World Cup of Soccer in front of home crowd in Saint-Denis

July 12th Holiday

Independence Day (Kiribati) - Celebrates Kiribati gaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1973.

Today's Birthday Trivia

As an actress, she has been cast in short films called Blood Brothers, Faith and Axe: Dirtcathlon. She was featured in a segment of the anthology horror film V/H/S: Viral. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

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