Famous Birthdays
- Henry Drysdale Dakin, British-American biochemist, known for the Dakin-West reaction (d. 1952)
- House Peters, British silent film actor (This Is the Life, Kansas Territory), born in Bristol, England (d. 1967)
About March 12, 1880
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
