1. On July 12, 1793, an act was passed by the Kentucky General Assembly declaring that all slaves born after the enactment of the law would be granted freedom upon reaching the age of 25. This was a step towards abolishing slavery in the state.

2. In 1862, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan led his raiders into the town of Cynthiana, Kentucky, on July 12, resulting in a battle with Union forces. Despite initial successes, Morgan's raid ultimately failed and he was forced to retreat.

3. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant opened in South Salt Lake, Utah, on July 12, 1952. The restaurant was founded by Harland "Colonel" Sanders, who began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky, in the 1930s.

4. On July 12, 1955, the Kentucky Horse Park was officially opened in Lexington as a state park dedicated to the history and breeding of horses. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and home to many horse-related events, including the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.

5. The Ohio River flood of 1937 peaked in Kentucky on July 12 of that year, leading to widespread destruction and displacement of residents. The flood, one of the worst in American history, led to improvements in flood control measures and infrastructure in the region.