Historical Events
Baseball Record
Nolan Ryan strikes out 19 & walks only 2 as Angels top Red Sox, 4-2
Hall of Fame
Yankees Mickey Mantle & Whitey Ford become 1st teammates inducted to hall of fame on same day
Famous Birthdays
- Wendy Palmer, American basketball player, WNBA forward (Utah Starzz), born in Timberlake, North Carolina
About August 12, 1974
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Night Chicago Died - Paper Lace
#1 Song: When Will I See You Again - Three Degrees
