Historical Events
Event of Interest
Democrats nominate George McGovern for US president in Miami, Florida
- Twelve years after the banning of the ANC and Pan Africanist Congress, a new political movement, the Black People Convention is formed after a three day long conference in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Brett Reed, American rock drummer (Rancid, 1991-2006 - "Time Bomb"), born in Oakland, California
- Jake Wood, English actor (Eastenders), born in London, England
- Tibor Benedek, Hungarian water polo player (Olympic gold 2000, 04, 08; World C'ship gold 2003) and coach (Hungary 2013-16), born in Budapest, Hungary (d. 2020)
- Travis Best, American basketball player (1995-2002 Indiana Pacers), born in Springfield, Massachusetts
About July 12, 1972
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lean On Me - Bill Withers
#1 Song: Puppy Love - Donny Osmond
