Historical Events
- 16th Amendment was passed by congress (power to tax incomes)
Famous Birthdays
- "Curly" Joe DeRita, American actor and comedian (The Three Stooges), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1993)
- Fritz Leonhardt, German structural engineer, born in Stuttgart, Germany (d. 1999)
- Joey Faye, American comedian (Joey Faye's Follies), born in NYC, New York (d. 1997)
- Seymour Berry, 2nd Viscount Camrose, British Conservative Lower house leader (1941-45), born in Surrey, England (d. 1995)
1909 Highlights
About July 12, 1909
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
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