Famous Birthdays
- Frankie Masters [Masterman], American banjo player, guitarist, vocalist and big band bandleader ("Scatter-Brain"), born in St. Marys, West Virginia (d. 1990)
- Harald Penrose, British test pilot, born in Hereford, England (d. 1996)
About April 12, 1904
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 120 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries