What Happened on July 12, 1984

Historical Events

A car bomb set off by the military wing of the ANC, explodes in Durban South Africa killing 5 and injuring 27 people

Appointment of Interest

Geraldine Ferraro becomes the 1st US female major-party vice-presidential candidate, after Walter Mondale selects her as his Democratic Party running mate

Famous Birthdays

Gareth Gates, British singer-songwriter, born in Bradford, England
Jack Conte, American entrepreneur (co-founder of Patreon), and singer-songwriter (Pomplamoose), born in San Francisco, California
Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer

Born in 1984