Historical Events
Event of Interest
French Marshal Philippe Pétain gives full support to Nazi Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Craig Douglas [Terence Perkins], British pop singer ("Only Sixteen"), born in Newport, England
- Deborah Walley, American actress (Mothers-in-Law, Beach Blanket), born in Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Jennifer Warren, American actress (Slap Shot, Fatal Beauty, Mutant), born in New York City
- Réjean Ducharme, Quebec novelist and playwright
Famous Weddings
- "I Love Lucy" actress Vivan Vance (32) weds actor Philip Ober (39)
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Peel, English cricket all-rounder (20 Tests, 3 x 50, 101 wickets, BB 7/31; Yorkshire CCC), dies at 84
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About August 12, 1941
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
