Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Kantorowicz, German-Jewish historian and journalist (Spanish Diary), norn in Berlin, Germany (d. 1979)
- Ben Sealey, West Indian cricketer (d. 1963)
About August 12, 1899
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo