Historical Events
Cricket History
W. G. Grace makes his highest Test Cricket score, scoring 170 vs Australia at The Oval
Famous Birthdays
- Sir Keith Murdoch, Australian journalist and newspaper owner (d. 1952)
About August 12, 1886
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo