Historical Events
- World's largest iceberg (later christened A68) breaks away from Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica, about 6,000 sq km in length
Famous Deaths
- (Charles) "Chuck" Blazer, American soccer administrator, dies from colorectal cancer at 72
- Ray Phiri, South African jazz and mbaqanga guitarist (Paul Simon; Stimela), dies of cancer at 70
- Scharlette Holdman, American death penalty mitigation specialist, dies at 70
- Tommy Carberry, Irish jockey (Grand National 1975, Cheltenham Gold Cup 1970, 71 [L'Escargot]) and trainer (Grand National 1999 [Bobbyjo]), dies from a stroke at 75
Died in 2017 2017 Highlights
About July 12, 2017
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 6 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber
