July 12,1817 - Henry David Thoreau philosopher, writer: On Walden Pond; died May 6, 1862 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ July 12, 1854 - George Eastman inventor: Kodak camera; flexible roll film; died Mar 14, 1932 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 12,1864 - George Washington Carver botanist: developed multiple uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes; died Jan 5, 1943 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------------------