This Day In History

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July 12th

1543
England's King Henry VIII married his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr.

1690
Protestant William of Orange defeated Roman Catholic James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland.

1862
Congress authorized the Medal of Honor.

1960
The first Etch-A-Sketch went on sale.

1976
The TV game show "Family Feud" premiered with Richard Dawson as the host.

1990
The first episode of "Northern Exposure" aired on CBS.

2008
New York Yankee & broadcaster Bobby Murcer died at age 62.

Birthdays
72 Bill Cosby Actor, comedian
66 Christine McVie Rock singer, musician (Fleetwood Mac)
65 Denise Nicholas Actress
64 Butch Hancock Singer, songwriter
61 Walter Egan Singer
61 Richard Simmons Fitness guru
61 Jay Thomas Actor
60 Rick Hendrick Racecar team owner, and car dealer
58 Cheryl Ladd Actress ("Charlie's Angels")
58 Jamey Sheridan Actor
54 Bambi Woods Adult film star ("Debbie Does Dallas")
53 Mel Harris Actress
53 Julie Miller Country singer
52 Buddy Foster Actor
47 Dan Murphy Rock guitarist (Soul Asylum)
47 Julio César Chávez Boxer
45 Judi Evans Actress
44 Robin Wilson Rock singer (Gin Blossoms)
42 John Petrucci Rock musician (Dream Theater)
40 Lisa Nicole Carson Actress ("Ally McBeal")
38 Kristi Yamaguchi Figure skater
36 Shannon Lawson Country singer
33 Anna Friel Actress ("Pushing Daisies")
32 Steve Howey Actor ("Reba")
32 Brock Lesnar Mixed martial artist and professional wrestler
31 Michelle Rodriguez Actress
31 Topher Grace Actor ("That 70's Show")
25 AllOGistics Cigar Asylum Inmate
18 Erik Per Sullivan Actor ("Malcolm in the Middle")
?? MadAl Cigar Asylum Inmate

55 Julius Caesar 7/12/c100 BC - 3/15/44BC Roman imperial general and statesman
77 George Eastman 7/12/1854 - 3/14/1932 American manufacturer; founded Eastman Kodak Company
65 Oscar Hammerstein ll 7/12/1895 - 8/23/1960 American lyricist and producer of musical theater
93 Milton Berle 7/12/1908 - 3/27/2002 Emmy-winning American comedian and actor