Historical Events
- Percy Grainger's orchestral piece "Shepherd's Hey" premieres
Famous Deaths
- Alphonse Hasselmans, Belgian-French harpist, composer (La Source), and educator (Paris Conservatoire, 1884-1912), dies at 67
Died in 1912 1912 Highlights
About August 19, 1912
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
