Famous Birthdays
- Fred Enke, American College basketball coach (University of Arizona 1925–1961, record 522–344), born in Olmsted County, Minnesota (d. 1985)
Famous Deaths
- Félix Godefroid, Belgian harpist and composer, dies at 78
1897 Highlights
About July 12, 1897
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
