Historical Events
- 8th day of Battle of Kursk, USSR: Operation Kutuzov (Soviet counter-offensive begins
- Battle of Kolombangara (Second Battle of Gulf of Kula)
- National Committee Freies Deutschland forms
Event of Interest
Pope Pius XII receives German ambassador baron von Weizsacker
- Soviet offensive at Orel
- World War II: Battle of Prokhorovka - Russia defeats German forces in one of the largest ever tank battles
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Taylor, New Zealand cricket all-rounder (30 Tests, 111 wickets, BB 7/74, 2 x 100, HS 124; Canterbury, Wellington), born in Timaru, New Zealand (d. 2021)
Christine McVie (1943-2022)
British rock keyboardist, vocalist, and songwriter (Fleetwood Mac, 1970-98, 2014-22 - "Don't Stop"; "You Make Loving Fun"; solo - "Got A Hold On Me"), born in Bouth, Lancashire, England
- Ernie Anastos, American news anchor (WCBS, WABC), born in Nashua, New Hampshire
- Paul Silas, American College Basketball HOF forward (NBA C'ship 1974, 76 Boston Celtics, 1979 Seattle SuperSonics; 2 x NBA All-Star) and coach (Charlotte/NO Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Bobcats), born in Prescott, Arkansas (d. 2022)
- Walter Murch, American film editor and sound engineer (Apocalypse Now), born in New York City
About July 12, 1943
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
