Famous Birthdays
- Charles E Brady Jr, Pinehurst NC, Cmdr USN/astronaut (STS 78)
- Hector Rodriguez, Cuban judoka (Olympic gold 1976)
- Willie Horton, American murderer and rapist (who became subject of intertest during 1988 presidential election), born in Chesterfield, South Carolina
About August 12, 1951
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
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