Historical Events
- Last Beatle concert tour of North America begins with two shows at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois
- Longview, Texas radio station KLUE holds a "Beatles Bonfire" to burn Beatles records and memorabilia; station is struck by lightning the following day
Music History
The Beatles hold press conference at the Astor Tower Hotel, in Chicago, Illinois; John Lennon apologizes for his "more popular than Jesus" remark
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Covernton, Canadian CFL defensive tackle (Calgary Stampeders), born in Morris, Manitoba
- Dean Hartgraves, American baseball pitcher (Houston Astros), born in Bakersfield, California
- Greg Manusky, American NFL coach (Denver Broncos) and linebacker (KC Chiefs), born in Dallas, Pennsylvania
- Vladimir Fedotov, Russian soccer manager (FC Ural Yekaterinburg, FC Orenburg, PFC Sochi, CSKA Moscow) and utility (FC Ural Yekaterinburg 264 games), born in Mikhaylovsk, Russia
About August 12, 1966
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Summer In The City - The Lovin' Spoonful
#1 Song: Yellow Submarine/Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
