The Associated PressGen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, left, and Sen. Richard Nixon of California, 1952 Republican nominees for President and Vice President of the U.S., respectively, enjoy a good laugh at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, July 12, 1952, as they posed for photographers.
Ray Howard, The Associated PressPlaywright Tennessee Williams is pictured in New York, July 12, 1972.
The Associated PressDemocratic National Convention delegates Shirley MacLaine of California and Jesse Jackson of Illinois talk on the convention floor, July 12, 1972 in Miami Beach, Fla.
The Associated Press"The Who" bass player John Enwistle posing shown July 12, 1974.
Ron Frem, The Associated PressHillary Rodham Clinton speaking July 12, 1992.
The Associated PressStill hurting from collision, Willie Mays spends pre-All Star game in bed, Saturday, July 12, 1965, Minneapolis, Minn. The San Francisco Giants outfielder has been named leadoff man for the National League team-to make his potential times at bat five in theory.
Bob Daugherty, The Associated PressThe game of badminton, which is too vigorous even for some of the older set, was found to be a bit too speedy for two-year-old beginner Rhonda Duckett who took racquet in hand for the first time, July 12, 1965 in Marion, Indiana. The shuttlecock bounces off her head as she fails to return a serve.
Walter Zeboski, The Associated PressMuhammad Ali listens as his attorney, John Crvarich, pleads with the California Athletic Commission in Sacramento, Calif. in an attempt to get his boxing license renewed, July 12, 1967. His application was denied by the commission. Ali wanted to defend his championship in Oakland, Calif. and give all proceeds except $100 to feed the poor in the South.
The Associated PressJoe Namath, star quarterback of the New York Jets, sits with cigar in hand on July 12, 1969 where he was performing in a movie. Namath was rumored on Friday to have decided to return to pro football and start practice on Sunday. He had previously announced his retirement from pro football rather than meet the demands of football commissioner Pete Rozelle that he sell his interest in a New York restaurant.
Acme Newspictures Pool/Bert Brandt, The Associated PressErnie Pyle, United Press war correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winner sets up shop in a field in Normandy, France, July 12, 1944. Pyle's typewriters has pounded out some of the most distinguished stories of the war.
The Associated PressUS actress Janet Leigh, wife of US actor Tony Curtis treats his wounded left eye he hurt during shooting of the US film "The Vikings" on July 12, 1957 on the set at the shore of the English Channel, near Dinard in Brittany, France.
Frank Curtin, The Associated PressAttorney General Robert F. Kennedy and his wife Ethel beam with pride as they leave St. Elizabeths Hospital in Boston, July 12, 1963 with their newest child, Christopher George, en route for their Hyannis Port summer home. The baby, born July 4, is the couples eighth child and their fifth boy.
The Associated PressThe German dirigible Graf Zeppelin flies over central London, July 12, 1932. In view are the River Thames, Westminster Bridge and the Houses of Parliament.
The Associated PressBritish soldiers cautiously approach an enemy supply truck which their guns set afire during recent action in the Western Desert, July 12, 1942. The vehicle was part of a supply column.
Tom Olmscheid, The Associated PressVice Presidential candidate Walter Mondale, left, and congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro wave after Mondale announced Ferraro as his running mate in the chamber of the Minneapolis House of Representatives, St. Paul, Minn., July 12, 1984. Ferraro becomes the first female vice presidential candidate of a major party in the history of the United States.
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Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, left, and Sen. Richard Nixon of California, 1952 Republican nominees for President and Vice President of the U.S., respectively, enjoy a good laugh at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, July 12, 1952, as they posed for photographers.
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Getting your player ready...
A selection of photos from around the world of events that happened on July 12.













