2011 - In Britain, a ticket holder wins 161,653,000 pounds, the largest EuroMillions jackpot in history
1971 - The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time
1962 - The Rolling Stones perform their first ever concert, at the Marquee Club in London, England
1957 - Eisenhower takes the first presidential ride in a helicopter
1862 - The Medal of Honor is authorized by the US Congress
This Day In Business
1912 - First foreign film is shown in the United States - introducing foreign features as a profitable section of the film industry.
1937 - Bill Cosby, stand-up comedian & creator of the "The Cosby Show," is born in Philadelphia.
1943 - The Soviets stop the German invasion at Kursk.
1998 - France defeats Brazil 3-0, to win World Cup of Soccer in front of home crowd in Saint-Denis
July 12th Holiday
Independence Day (Kiribati) - Celebrates Kiribati gaining independence from the United Kingdom in 1973.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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