On This Day July 12th

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July 12th is the one-hundred-ninety-first day of the year, and there are 172 days remaining until the end of the year.

 

Events

927 – King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh, and King Owain of the Cumbrians accepted the overlordship of King Æthelstan of England, leading to seven years of peace in the north.

1493 – Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published.

1776 – Captain James Cook begins his third voyage.

1862 – The United States Congress authorized the Medal of Honor.

1943 – German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the most extensive armored engagements ever.

1962 – The Rolling Stones perform for the first time at London's Marquee Club.

2001 – Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station.

 

Birthdays

 

100 BC – Julius Caesar, Roman politician and general (d. 44 BC)

1817 – Henry David Thoreau, American essayist, poet, and philosopher (d. 1862)

1854 – George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (d. 1933)

1884 – Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (d. 1957)

1908 – Milton Berle, American comedian and actor (d. 2002)

1913 – Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 2008)

1939 – Arlen Ness, American motorcycle designer and entrepreneur (d. 2019)

1959 – Charlie Murphy, American actor and comedian (d. 2017)

1978 – Topher Grace, American actor

1996 – Moussa Dembélé, French footballer

 

Highlighted Holiday

NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE DAY

The wind lashes your face, the view on both sides of the road, the engine roar as we hit the throttle; a motorcycle ride is not for everyone. A ride is an ethereal feeling, a lifestyle, and an adventure. Every ride is a new experience that can teach us something new. However, the ride can also be dangerous if done irresponsibly. It can cause accidents and sometimes even the loss of life. National Motorcycle Day promotes healthier and more responsible riding even as we appreciate the simplicity and fun of riding a motorcycle.

 

The history of motorcycles is a fascinating journey that begins with Gottlieb Daimler, the man credited with creating the first motorcycle. His creation, ‘The Daimler Reitwagen,’ Was the first of its kind, ridden by his son, Paul. This groundbreaking invention earned Gottlieb's title, 'the father of the motorcycle.' The first motorcycle was powered by a single-cylinder Otto-cycle four-stroke engine mounted on rubber blocks on a wooden bicycle frame, devoid of pedals. This humble beginning laid the foundation for the powerful machines we see on the roads today.

 

Edward Butler created the first commercial motorcycle, a three-wheel design with a horizontal single-cylinder gasoline engine. The engine was mounted between two steerable front wheels, and a drive chain transmitted power to the rear wheel. Today, motorcycles' shape, size, and other features are unrecognizable from those of their ancestors. But they are powerful machines that make road trips fun, adventurous, and memorable.

 

Holidays And Observance.

Collector Car Appreciation Day

Different Colored Eyes Day

Etch a Sketch Day

National Eat Your Jello Day

National Motorcycle Day

National Pecan Pie Day

New Conversations Day

Night of Nights

Orangemen's Day

Paper Bag Day

Simplicity Day

World Kebab Day

Worldwide Art Day 

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