28 fun facts for July, 12

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Summary
July 12th is a day known for many significant events in history, including the celebration of National Simplicity Day, the birthday of Malala Yousafzai, and the publication of classic novels like To Kill a Mockingbird. This date has also seen important moments in politics, sports, and scientific discoveries, making it a day to remember for various reasons.
28 Fun facts
  1. July 12th is National Simplicity Day in the United States. This day is dedicated to the philosopher Henry David Thoreau, who was an advocate of living a simple life. It encourages people to simplify their lives and appreciate the small things.
  2. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, died from injuries sustained during a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr. The duel took place on July 11th, but Hamilton succumbed to his wounds the following day.
  3. Malala Day is observed around the world on July 12th. In honor of Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, her birthday is commemorated to promote the importance of education and empowerment for girls.
  4. In 1962, the iconic British rock band The Rolling Stones performed their first-ever concert on this day in London's Marquee Club.
  5. Orangemen's Day (also known as the Glorious Twelfth) is celebrated on July 12th in Northern Ireland to commemorate the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
  6. On July 12, 1920, women were granted the right to vote in the American state of Tennessee, which led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
  7. In 1979, disc jockey Steve Dahl hosted the infamous event "Disco Demolition Night" at a baseball game in Chicago, leading to a chaotic scene and the cancellation of the game due to the destruction of the field.
  8. On July 12, 1975, the tiny island nation of Sao Tome and Principe gained independence from Portugal.
  9. In 1990, Russian President Boris Yeltsin resigned from the Communist Party during its 28th Party Congress, signaling a turning point in the collapse of the Soviet Union.
  10. In 2011, Neptune completed its first full orbit around the sun since its discovery in 1846. The event took 165 years to occur.
  11. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a classic science fiction novel by Douglas Adams, was first published on July 12, 1979.
  12. In 1984, Geraldine Ferraro was chosen by Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale as his running mate, making her the first woman nominated for vice president by a major political party in the United States.
  13. In 1997, tennis player Malivai Washington became the first African-American man to reach the Wimbledon final since Arthur Ashe in 1975.
  14. On July 12, 1960, Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird was published, which later went on to win a Pulitzer Prize and become a classic of modern American literature.
  15. In 1993, on this day, Andrew Wiles, a British mathematician, presented a corrected proof of Fermat's Last Theorem, after more than three centuries since it was first formulated.
  16. In 1812, the United States invaded Canada, marking the beginning of the War of 1812.
  17. On July 12, 1933, Congress passed the first-ever federal minimum wage in the United States under the National Industrial Recovery Act.
  18. In 1967, the Newark riots, also known as the Newark rebellion, began on this day in Newark, New Jersey, as a result of social unrest.
  19. July 12, 1884, witnessed the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. The statue was a gift from France as a symbol of friendship and freedom.
  20. In 1937, Billboard magazine published its first recorded music chart, showing the most popular songs in the United States at the time.
  21. On July 12, 1985, Doctors Without Borders was founded by French doctors Bernard Kouchner and Max Récamier. The organization provides humanitarian aid and medical care to people in crisis around the world, and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.
  22. In 1943, the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of World War II's largest armored clashes, occurred during the Battle of Kursk between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.
  23. On July 12, 1957, the Surgeon General of the United States, Leroy E. Burney, published his report connecting cigarette smoking to lung cancer. This was a major step in the campaign against tobacco use.
  24. In 927, the Kingdom of England was founded on this day under the rule of Æthelstan, who became the first king to rule over all of England.
  25. In 2012, the Higgs boson particle, also known as the "God particle," was discovered by scientists at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, on this day.
  26. On July 12, 1988, the Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany was signed, which contributed to the eventual reunification of Germany later that year.
  27. In 1998, France won the FIFA World Cup, defeating Brazil in the final with a score of 3-0.
  28. In 2018, the rescue of 12 Thai soccer players and their coach from Tham Luang cave in Thailand was successfully completed after a 17-day ordeal.

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