On July 12, significant historical events occurred. In 1979, disco music faced backlash during the Chicago White Sox's Disco Demolition Night, resulting in a riot and forfeiture. Notable events include King Henry VIII marrying Catherine Parr in 1543, the U.S. entering Canada during the War of 1812 in 1812, and Lincoln signing the Medal of Honor bill in 1862. The 16th Amendment for federal income tax passed in 1909, the Rolling Stones performed their first show in 1962, and in 1984, Ferraro became the first woman on a major-party ticket. Other events include riots in Newark in 1967 and the commissioning of the USS Ronald Reagan in 2003.
On July 12, as an angry reaction to the popularity of disco music, the Chicago White Sox held the Disco Demolition Night promotion, in which a crate of disco records was blown up on the field.
In 1984, Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale announced his choice of U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of New York to be his running mate; Ferraro was the first woman to run for vice president on a major-party ticket.
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