Historical Events
- A car bomb set off by the military wing of the ANC, explodes in Durban South Africa killing 5 and injuring 27 people
Appointment of Interest
Geraldine Ferraro becomes the 1st US female major-party vice-presidential candidate, after Walter Mondale selects her as his Democratic Party running mate
Famous Birthdays
- Gareth Gates, British singer-songwriter, born in Bradford, England
- Jack Conte, American entrepreneur (co-founder of Patreon), and singer-songwriter (Pomplamoose), born in San Francisco, California
- Michael McGovern, Irish soccer goalkeeper (32 caps Northern Ireland; Ross County, Falkirk, Hamilton Academical, Norwich City), born in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland
About July 12, 1984
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: When Doves Cry - Prince
#1 Song: Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
