This Day In History

July 12th

1862  The Medal of Honor was authorized by the US Congress
1912  "Queen Elizabeth" becomes the first foreign-made film to premiere in America, the French film starred Sarah Bernhardt and Lon Tellegen

1817  Writer/Philosopher Henry David Thoreau
1854  Inventor George Eastman of Kodak film
1861  Botanist George Washington Carver, developed multiple uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes
1895  Lyricist/Songwriter Oscar Hammerstein II
1908  Comedian Milton Berle (Berlinger)
1937  Comedian/Actor Bill Cosby
1943  Singer Christine Perfect McVie
1948  Weight Loss Guru Richard Simmons
1971  Figure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi

Top of the Chart Hits Courtesy of...

1958

• Hard Headed Woman - Elvis Presley

• Yakety Yak - The Coasters

• Splish Splash - Bobby Darin

• Guess Things Happen That Way - Johnny Cash

1966

• Paperback Writer - The Beatles

• Red Rubber Ball - The Cyrkle

• Hanky Panky - Tommy James & The Shondells

• You Don't Have to Say You Love Me - Dusty Springfield

1974

• Rock the Boat - The Hues Corporation

• Rock Your Baby - George McCrae

• Hollywood Swinging - Kool & The Gang

• He Thinks I Still Care - Anne Murray

1982

• Don't You Want Me - The Human League

• Hurts So Good - John Cougar

• Eye of the Tiger - Survivor Don't Worry

• 'Bout Me Baby - Janie Frickie

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