Historical Events
- Yangtzee River floods after heavy rain crumbles dikes in China
Famous Birthdays
- William Goldman, American screenwriter and author (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2018)
About August 12, 1931
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 92 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo