
11/07/2024
today:
On July 12, several notable events have taken place throughout history:
1. **Medal of Honor Created (1862)**: The U.S. Congress authorized the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration awarded for acts of valor. This decoration has since been awarded to thousands of U.S. military personnel for extraordinary bravery.
2. **First Rolling Stones Concert (1962)**: The iconic British rock band, the Rolling Stones, performed their first concert at the Marquee Club in London. This marked the beginning of their illustrious career, which has had a profound influence on rock and roll music.
3. **Disco Demolition Night (1979)**: During a baseball doubleheader at Comiskey Park in Chicago, a promotional event called Disco Demolition Night led to the explosion of disco records and subsequent mayhem. This event symbolized the backlash against the disco era and resulted in the second game being forfeited.
4. **Geraldine Ferraro Nominated for Vice President (1984)**: Walter Mondale named Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate, making her the first woman to be nominated for vice president by a major U.S. political party. This was a significant milestone in American political history.
5. **Independence of São Tomé and Príncipe (1975)**: The island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe gained independence from Portugal, becoming a sovereign nation and taking control of its political and economic future.
These events highlight a variety of significant historical, cultural, and political milestones that occurred on this day.