EPIC Moments on July 12th: From Caesars to Tank Battles - You Won't Believe What Happened Today!

On July 12th in history, several significant events took place. Here are a few notable ones:

1. 100 BC: Julius Caesar, the Roman general and statesman, was born in Rome.

2. 1690: The Battle of the Boyne took place in Ireland between the forces of Protestant King William III and the Catholic King James II. The battle resulted in a victory for William and has since been celebrated by Protestants in Northern Ireland.

3. 1862: The Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration in the United States, was authorized by Congress.

4. 1943: During World War II, the Battle of Prokhorovka occurred as part of the larger Battle of Kursk. It was one of the largest tank battles in history, fought between German and Soviet forces on the Eastern Front.

5. 1962: The Rolling Stones performed their first gig at the Marquee Club in London, England. This marked the beginning of their long and influential career in rock music.

6. 2011: The Tahrir Square protests in Cairo, Egypt, reached their peak as thousands of demonstrators demanded the resignation of President Hosni Mubarak during the Arab Spring movement.

These are just a few examples of the events that have occurred on July 12th throughout history.