Today is Sunday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2009. There are 172 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Sunday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2009. There are 172 days left in the year. On this date in 1984, Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale announces he has chosen U.S. Rep. Geraldine A. Ferraro of New York to be his running-mate; Ferraro is the first woman to run for vice president on a major-party ticket.

In 1690, forces led by William of Orange defeat the army of James II at the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland. In 1812, United States forces led by Gen. William Hull enter Canada during the War of 1812 against Britain. (However, Hull retreats shortly thereafter to Detroit.) In 1862, Congress authorizes the Medal of Honor. In 1908, comedian Milton Berle is born Mendel Berlinger in New York City. In 1909, the House of Representatives joins the Senate in passing the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, allowing for a federal income tax, and submits it to the states. In 1948, the Democratic national convention, which nominates President Harry S. Truman for a second term of office, opens in Philadelphia. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter defends Supreme Court limits on government payments for poor women’s abortions, saying, “There are many things in life that are not fair.” In 1988, Democratic presidential candidate Michael S. Dukakis taps Sen. Lloyd Bentsen of Texas as his running-mate.

July 12, 1984: Five firemen will be hired to bring the Youngstown Fire Department to near its complement of 200 following recent retirements.

Lakeview High School Principal Frank Stocz resigns his position after 15 years and asks to be reassigned to the class room.

The Lustig’s Shoe Store on Federal Plaza announces that it is closing, ending 61 years of business at its downtown location. Ten employees will lose their jobs.

July 12, 1969: Associated Neighborhood Centers will provide more than $2,100 to pay salaries and fringe benefits for nine playground supervisors to keep nine inner city playgrounds open in the evening.

Paul L. Strait, retired executive director of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority who was known for his interest in social work and slum clearance, dies of a stroke at his home. He was 76.

Farmers Savings and Loan Co. celebrates the opening of its new office building at 2 Broad St. in Canfield and its 50th anniversary with an open house at the new structure.

The Rev. Joseph L. Kostik, pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish, celebrates 55 years as a priest.

July 12, 1959: A Trans World Airways jet with 112 passengers aboard makes an emergency landing on a foam-covered runway in New York after circling for four hours to use up its fuel. The plane was believed to have been damaged during take off. One of the passengers was the Rev. Michael Tondara, pastor of St. John the Baptist Slovak Church, Campbell.

The Youngstown Foundation pays out $35,000 to community organizations, bringing to nearly $1 million the money distributed during the foundation’s 41-year history.

High winds topple an ore bridge at the Brier Hill Plant of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., causing an estimated $1 million in damage.

July 12, 1934: An estimated 8,000 people attend the dedication of the Warren municipal swimming pool and view a water carnival of demonstrations and contests.

Youngstown City Engineer Grant Cook estimates that it will cost $219,000 for the city to build a new airport and that it will cost an estimated $10,000 a year to operate.

A fire sweeps through the Greenville Steel Car Co., causing $150,000 in damage and putting 450 men out of work.

The Youngstown Chamber of Commerce applies for funding by the Public Works Administration for the construction of a Beaver-Mahoning Waterway.