Famous people born on July 12 — and what else happened that day
If your birthday is July 12, you share it with Henry David Thoreau, George Eastman, Malala Yousafzai — and you were born under Cancer, the sign of the caring, intuitive, and fiercely protective of loved ones.
Birthday basics for July 12
Cancer ♋
Zodiac sign
Ruby
Birthstone
Larkspur
Birth flower
193rd
Day of the year
July 12 is the 193rd day of the year (194th in leap years), with 172 days still to come.
Famous people born on July 12
Henry David Thoreau — American essayist and philosopher who wrote Walden (born 1817).
George Eastman — American photography pioneer who founded Kodak (born 1854).
Malala Yousafzai — Pakistani education activist and youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate (born 1997).
Also sharing the day:
Buckminster Fuller (b. 1895) — American architect and futurist who popularized the geodesic dome.
Kristi Yamaguchi (b. 1971) — American figure skater who won Olympic gold at the 1992 Winter Games.
Michelle Rodriguez (b. 1978) — American actress known for the Fast & Furious films and Avatar.
July 12 in history
1862 — The Medal of Honor was authorized by the United States Congress.
1979 — The island nation of Kiribati became independent from the United Kingdom.
1998 — France won its first FIFA World Cup title, defeating defending champion Brazil.
1543 — King Henry VIII married Catherine Parr, his sixth and final wife.
1962 — The Rolling Stones played their first-ever gig, at the Marquee Club in London.
1984 — Walter Mondale named Geraldine Ferraro the first female vice-presidential nominee of a major U.S. party.
July 12 birthday questions
What zodiac sign is July 12?
Anyone born on July 12 is a Cancer — caring, intuitive, and fiercely protective of loved ones.
What is the birthstone for July 12?
The birthstone for a July 12 birthday is Ruby, and the birth flower is the Larkspur.
Who is the most famous person born on July 12?
Henry David Thoreau is among the best known — American essayist and philosopher who wrote Walden (born 1817).
What happened on July 12?
In 1862, The Medal of Honor was authorized by the United States Congress.
What day of the year is July 12?
July 12 is the 193rd day of the year (194th in leap years), with 172 days still to come.
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