Historical Events
- Pipeline under ocean (Pluto) begins operating
- Waffen SS troops massacre 560 people in Sant'Anna di Stazzema.
Meeting of Interest
Winston Churchill and Tito meet in Naples
Famous Birthdays
- Francesco Morini, Italian soccer defender (11 caps; Sampdoria, Juventus), born in San Giuliano Terme, Italy (d. 2021)
- Peter Hofmann, German tenor
Famous Deaths
- Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., brother of President John F. Kennedy, killed in action in plane explosion over Blythburgh, East Suffolk, England at 29
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About August 12, 1944
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
