1849
This Day
12July
16 indexed achievements across recorded history.
1870
Science
First patent: packing and bearing material (US 105,361)
Eliza Murfey received her first U.S. patent for a lubricant-impregnated packing and bearing material, launching a landmark portfolio in railroad-safety engineering.
View details1899
1912
Arts
U.S. release of Queen Elizabeth
First Famous Players feature release with Bernhardt in July 1912.
View details1916
Politics
Birth of Lyudmila Pavlichenko
Lyudmila Pavlichenko was born on July 12, 1916, in Bila Tserkva, Ukraine.
View details1926
Exploration
Death of Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell passed away in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 12, 1926.
View details1926
Arts
Birth of Beah Richards
Beah Richards was born on July 12, 1926, setting the stage for an influential life in the arts and civil rights.
View details1938
Science
Birth of Ann A. Kiessling in Corvallis, Oregon
Ann Kiessling was born on July 12, 1938, in Corvallis, Oregon, later becoming a pioneering reproductive biologist and stem cell researcher.
View details1938
Science
Death of Ynés Mexia
Ynés Mexia passed away in Berkeley, California on July 12, 1938.
View details1950
1961
Literature
Death of Mazo de la Roche in Toronto
Mazo de la Roche died on July 12, 1961, in Toronto, Ontario, after a prolific literary career spanning over four decades.
View details1976
Politics
First woman and first African American keynote speaker at a Democratic National Convention
Delivered the keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention on July 12, 1976, the first woman and first African American to do so.
View details1984
Politics
Named Democratic vice-presidential candidate
First woman on a major U.S. party's national ticket, announced July 12, 1984.
View details2004
Science
Induction into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame (Class of 2004)
Bonnie Blair was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2004, honoring her five gold medals and one bronze.
View details2007
Exploration
Summit of Broad Peak
Edurne Pasaban summited Broad Peak (8,047 m) on July 12, 2007.
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