On this day: July 12

POSTED: 09:05 AM PDT Jul 09, 2012    UPDATED: 11:00 PM PDT Jul 11, 2012 
E.T. movie image, Henry Thomas

The Medal of Honor is authorized, The Cos and a favorite toy are both born, Walter Mondale makes a historic choice and "E.T." breaks box office records, all on this day.