Historical Events
- Alleged date of the first Philadelphia Experiment test on United States Navy ship USS Eldridge.
Famous Birthdays
- Lesley Duncan (Cox), British session singer (Pink Floyd; Jesus Christ Superstar), and singer-songwriter ("Love Song"; "Sing Children Sing"), born in Stockton-On-Tees, England (d. 2010)
Famous Deaths
- Georges Martin Witkowski, composer, dies at 76
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About August 12, 1943
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
