International observance days, weeks, and months for July 12, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
July 12, 2027 celebrates Malala Day, plus 1 more. Every year on July 12, the world celebrates Malala Day in honor of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai. Today's date also falls on her birthday, which seems fitting to honor an extraordinary girl who spent her life fighting for the rights of children and women.
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International Town Criers Day falls on July 10, which is the second Monday in July. This National Day celebrates the historical relevance of town criers throughout history. If you have a good strong voice or like to keep others informed on what is going on, this day is for you.
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Essayist, poet, and philosopher best known for Walden, which was a reflection on simple living in nature and civil disobedience.
Founder of Eastman Kodak Company. He also helped to bring the photographic use of roll film into the mainstream, making amateur photography possible for everyone.
Ceramic artist and the self-proclaimed "Mad Potter of Biloxi" (Mississippi).[1] He is often considered the precursor to the American Abstract-Expressionism movement.
Film director, film actor, screenwriter, vaudeville performer, and carnival sideshow and circus entertainer. He directed several horror films during his career. Many film directors referred to him as "the Edgar Allan Poe of cinema."
Comedian and actor who was the first major television start with millions of viewers. He is fondly remembered as "Uncle Miltie" and "Mr. Television".
Events that occurred on July 12 throughout history
Congress authorizes the Medal of Honor to recognize enlisted personnel who most distinguished themselves by their gallantry in action during the Civil War combat.
A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The fire destroyed roughly 16 to 18 million military personnel files--the largest single loss of official records in U.S. history
U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq. Footage of the attack was later leaked on the Internet.