On This Day

What Happened on July 12, 1817

Day of the Week: Saturday

Historical Events

  • 1st flower show held in Dannybrook, County Cork, Ireland
  • Karl Drais von Sauerbronn demonstrates bicycle course

Famous Birthdays


Person of interestHenry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau, American naturalist and pacifist (Walden Pond), born in Concord, Massachusetts (d. 1862)

Naturalist/Pacifist Henry David Thoreau
Naturalist/Pacifist
Henry David Thoreau


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