Today is Sunday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2026. On this day in history, several notable events occurred.
Disco Demolition Night
In 1979, the Chicago White Sox held the infamous “Disco Demolition Night” promotion, where a crate of disco records was blown up on the field between games of a doubleheader. The event sparked a riot and caused significant damage to the field, resulting in the White Sox forfeiting the second game.
Other Historical Events
On July 12, 1543, England’s King Henry VIII married his sixth and final wife, Catherine Parr. In 1812, U.S. forces led by Gen. William Hull entered Canada during the War of 1812 against Britain. In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed a bill authorizing the Army Medal of Honor.
In 1909, the House of Representatives passed the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, allowing for a federal income tax. In 1962, the Rolling Stones played their first show at the Marquee Club in London. In 1967, rioting erupted in Newark, New Jersey, over the police beating of a Black taxi driver, resulting in 26 deaths.
In 1984, Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale announced his choice of U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro as his running mate, making her the first woman to run for vice president on a major-party ticket.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
