July 12th is known as New Conversations Day and Etch A Sketch Day.
Today marks the 194th day of the year. We’re slowly getting through the year, but still have 172 days remaining until the end of the year.
If this day is your birthday or special to you in some way, then you’ll want to learn all about the past events that all fell on July 12.
Did you know that on this day in 2000, the movie “X-Men” premiered in New York? The premiere took place on Ellis Island, the location of the film’s final battle.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about July 12th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on July 12 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2022
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released its first groundbreaking images from space.
The new images paved the way for a new era in astronomy. One of the first full-color images was called Cosmic Cliffs. The photo was taken from a star-forming region called NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula.
2013
Seven people were killed when a French passenger train derailed in Brétigny-Sur-Orge.
The accident was France’s most severe train crash since the 1988 Gare de Lyon accident, in which 56 people lost their lives.
2001
NASA’s Atlantis space shuttle took off from the John F. Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-104.
Mission STS-104’s main priorities were transporting and installing the Quest Joint airlock to the International Space Station and conducting routine maintenance on the station. The airlock was the biggest deal, though, as it was the first airlock on the ISS, which was usable by both Russian and American astronauts.
927 AD
The Saxon King Æthelstan of Southern England was the first successful king to take over Northern England.
In Saxon, England, there were many rulers of each area. On this day, King Constantine II of Alba, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, and Ealdred of Bamburgh accepted King Æthelstan’s overlordship. He was the first successful king to conquer northern and southern England.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Michelle Rodriguez! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1989
Phoebe Tonkin
Australian
Actress
Age:
35 years old
Born In:
New South Wales, Australia
1977
Brock Lesnar
American
Wrestler
Age:
47 years old
Born In:
South Dakota, USA
1978
Michelle Rodriguez
American
Actress
Age:
46 years old
Born In:
Texas, USA
1937
Bill Cosby
American
Comedian
Age:
87 years old
Born In:
Pennsylvania, USA
1817
Henry David Thoreau
American
Naturalist
Died On:
May 6, 1862 (Age 44)
Born In:
Massachusetts, USA
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, July 12th has also been a day where we’ve had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1757
1804
Alexander Hamilton
American
Politician
1757
1804
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was an American politician born on January 11, 1757. He died on this day in 1804, at age 47 in Greenwich Village, New York City, New York, USA.
Died On:
Jul 12, 1804 (Age 47)
Died In:
New York, USA
Quotes
Below are the most famous quotes people have said or written on this day throughout history.
2008
A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.
Nelson Mandela
South African President
1917
The strongest natures, when they are influenced, submit the most unreservedly: it is perhaps a sign of their strength.
Virginia Woolf
English Writer
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
New Conversations Day
Making new friends typically begins by striking up a conversation with people you have never spoken to before. Today is New Conversations Day, so why not reach out to someone new and see where the conversation goes?
Etch A Sketch Day
Etch A Sketches are arguably one of the most underrated toys from our childhood. The best news you’ll hear all day is that they’re still readily available for purchase! If you can’t pick one up today, that’s all good – just pick up a pencil and get creative!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
In 1911, Bobby Leach was the 2nd person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. He died 15 years later from slipping on an orange peel and getting gangrene.
Birthday & Zodiac
Those of you who were born on July 12 share the Cancer star sign.
In astrology, Cancer’s ruling planet is the moon. Before telescopes were invented, the moon was one of 7 “planets” visible to the naked eye. Because of this, the sun and moon were both included in the definition of what a planet is.
Those of you that were born in July have the Ruby birthstone. The color of the ruby gemstone commonly ranges from a deep blood red to a pale rose red. The ruby symbolizes love, passion, and success.
People born on July 12 were likely conceived on or around October 19 in the previous year.
A baby conceived on this day will likely be born around April 4, 2025.
