12th July: Today In History

Today is Tuesday, July 12th, the 194, day of 2016. There are 172 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

Events: 
1580   The Ostrog Bible becomes the first Bible printed in a Slavic language. 1862   Congress officially authorizes the Medal of Honor. 
1932   Lambeth Bridge is opened in London. 
1933   Congress passes the first minimum wage law in the US at 33 cents per hour. 

Birthdays: 
1817   Henry David Thoreau (Author) 
1861   George Washington Carver (Inventor) 
1908   Milton Berle (Comedian) 
1937   Bill Cosby (Comedian and actor) 
1971   Kristi Yamaguchi (Figure Skater) 
1972   Travis Best (Basketball Player) 
1978   Topher Grace (Actor) 

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