On this day

12 July in history.

5 moments from 1493 to 1997: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.

5 moments

Transformers - Victoria Square Adelaide SA

1971

The Aboriginal flag is first flown. Artist Harold Thomas's flag of black, red and yellow was first raised in Adelaide. It is now an official flag of Australia.

Wikipedia: Australian Aboriginal flag

Photo: Trentino Priori / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

More from 12 July

  1. Woodcut of Nuremberg from the Nuremberg Chronicle

    1493

    The Nuremberg Chronicle

    One of the most richly illustrated early printed books, a history of the world, was published in Nuremberg.

    Wikipedia: Nuremberg Chronicle

    Photo: Michel Wolgemut, Wilhelm Pleydenwurff (Text: Hartmann Schedel ) / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

  2. Saint Basil's Cathedral on Red Square, Moscow

    1561

    St Basil's Cathedral

    The colourful onion-domed cathedral on Red Square in Moscow was consecrated.

    Wikipedia: Saint Basil's Cathedral

    Photo: Tsy1980 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  3. The Rolling Stones at Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee, USA, performing at Summerfest festival on June 23, 2015

    1962

    The Rolling Stones' first show

    The Rolling Stones played their first show, at the Marquee Club in London.

    Wikipedia: The Rolling Stones

    Photo: Jim Pietryga / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

  4. Hayao Miyazaki at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con

    1997

    Princess Mononoke

    Hayao Miyazaki's film about people and the forest opened in Japan and became its highest-earning film at the time.

    Wikipedia: Princess Mononoke

    Photo: Natasha Baucas at https://www.flickr.com/photos/sdnatasha/ / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)

Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.