Historical Events
- Dutch 2nd Chamber accepts establishment of Provincial States
Famous Birthdays
- Otto Schoetensack, German anthropologist, born in Stendal, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany (d. 1912)
Famous Deaths
- Robert Stevenson, Scottish civil engineer (Bell Rock Lighthouse, Scotland), dies at 78
1850 Highlights
About July 12, 1850
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 172 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
