Historical Events on July 12

19 significant historical events occurred on July 12. On July 12, several notable historical events have occurred over nearly eight decades. These include significant military conflicts: the 1943 Battle of Prokhorovka during World War II and the start of the 1977 Ogaden War between Somalia and Ethiopia. The date also marks Bulgaria's constitutional adoption in 1991. In the world of sports, July 12 has featured two Formula One races: the 1992 British Grand Prix and the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix in Austria.