Events:
1812 - During the War of 1812, the United States invaded Canada.
Births:
1817 - Henry David Thoreau
1854 - George Eastman
1861 - George Washington Carver
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Today in American History - July 12
By Martin Kelly, About.com
1812 - During the War of 1812, the United States invaded Canada.
1817 - Henry David Thoreau
1854 - George Eastman
1861 - George Washington Carver
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