Historical Events
- Steven McDonald, New York City Police Department patrolman, is shot and paralyzed by Shavod Jones
Famous Birthdays
- JP Pietersen, South African rugby union outside back (70 Tests; Sharks, Leicester Tigers, RC Toulon), born in Stellenbosch, South Africa
About July 12, 1986
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Holding Back The Years - Simply Red
#1 Song: Papa Don't Preach - Madonna
