Daily Archives: July 12, 2024

U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro picked by Walter Mondale to become first woman vice presidential candidate on major political party ticket 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1984)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'This day in history: July 12, 1984: Geraldine Ferraro becomes the first female vice-presidential candidate.'

(Thursday, July 12, 1984; during the 1984 United States presidential election) — Probable Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale today named U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of Queens, New York, as his running mate today, the first woman selected to run for vice president on a major party ticket. Continue reading U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro picked by Walter Mondale to become first woman vice presidential candidate on major political party ticket 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1984) →

The Beatles filmed standing at stage door in Brighton 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Video: 'The Beatles in Brighton'

(Sunday, July 12, 1964) — The Beatles were filmed today appearing at the stage door of the Hippodrome Theatre in Brighton, England, at the beginning of the band’s 1964 summer seaside resort tour, part of the European leg of their world tour. Continue reading The Beatles filmed standing at stage door in Brighton 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 12 1964) →