What Happened on This Day - July 12
July 12 is a significant day in history for many reasons. In 1943, the Battle of Prochorovka took place, which was a major turning point in the war against Nazi Germany. The battle was fought between the German and Soviet armies near the village of Prochorovka in the Kursk salient. The Battle of Prochorovka was the largest tank battle in history, with over 1,200 tanks engaged on both sides. The Soviets were able to achieve a decisive victory, destroying over 400 German tanks and capturing thousands of prisoners. The battle was a major blow to the German army and helped to pave the way for the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. In addition to the Battle of Prochorovka, there were many other significant events that took place on July 12. In 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union came to the brink of nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe gained independence from Portugal. And in 1997, Malala Yousafzai was born, who wou