Historical Events
Historic Invention
Clarence Birdseye is granted a patent for method for quick freezing food (patent US 1773079 A)
Famous Birthdays
George Soros (93 years old)
Hungarian-American investor and political activist (Open Society Foundation), born in Budapest, Hungary
- Jack Scarbath, American College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Uni of Maryland; Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 2020)
- Jacques Tits, Belgian mathematician
- Ronald Herron, English architect (Archigram), born in London, England
About August 12, 1930
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
