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Today in History highlights key events on July 12
July 12 marks major moments from 1543 Catherine Parr marriage to Henry VIII to 1984 Mondale Ferraro ticket making Ferraro the first female major party vice presidential candidate. Notable items include 1690 Boyne victory, 1812 US forces in Canada, 1862 Medal of Honor creation, 1909 16th Amendment passage, 1948 Truman convention start, 1993 Japan earthquake and tsunami.
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Walter F. Mondale
U.S
Geraldine A. Ferraro
New York
Ferraro
England
Henry VII
Catherine Parr
William of Orange
James II
Democratic National Convention
Harry S. Truman
Philadelphia
Jimmy Carter
Supreme Court
Michael S. Dukakis
Len Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Japan