1997⚡ Event
Princess Mononoke released
Hayao Miyazaki's animated film Princess Mononoke is released, becoming the highest-grossing film in Japan for a few months.
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What Happened on July 12?
Discover 15 historical moments on July 12 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Hero image inspired by: Hayao Miyazaki
Historical Events on July 12(5)
1998⚡ Event
France wins FIFA World Cup
France defeated the defending champions Brazil 3–0 to win their first FIFA World Cup title.
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2006⚡ Event
Hezbollah initiates conflict with Israel
Hezbollah forces crossed the Israel–Lebanon border, attacking military positions and towns, sparking a five-week war.
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2007⚡ Event
Apache helicopters attack in Baghdad
Two U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters conducted a series of air-to-ground attacks in Baghdad.
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2008⚡ Event
Coati nicknamed Brazilian aardvark
An edit to the Wikipedia page of a coati nicknamed it the Brazilian aardvark, leading multiple news channels to follow the story.
Famous Birthdays on July 12(5)
1998🎂 Birth
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander born
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian professional basketball player.
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Notable Deaths on July 12(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Tonke Dragt dies
Tonke Dragt was a Dutch children's writer and illustrator.
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July 12 in History
July 12 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1997 to the present day.
Major Events on July 12
Among the most notable events on July 12: Princess Mononoke released (1997), France wins FIFA World Cup (1998), Hezbollah initiates conflict with Israel (2006). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on July 12
Notable figures born on July 12 include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Vinícius Júnior, Kaylee McKeown. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on July 12
Remembered figures who died on July 12 include Tonke Dragt, Bill Viola, Ruth Westheimer. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 12?
- July 12 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on July 12?
- One of the most notable events on July 12 is: Princess Mononoke released.
- Who was born on July 12?
- Famous figures born on July 12 include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Vinícius Júnior, Kaylee McKeown.
- How many historical events happened on July 12?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on July 12, spanning centuries of world history.
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