Historical Events
- Baltimore Orioles concede 7 home runs in doubleheader defeats against NY Yankees to break the American League single season HRs allowed record with 248 and counting
- Beginning of the 'glitter revolution' in Mexico City when security chief showered with pink glitter in protest of violence against women after teenager raped by police
- Conservative Alejandro Giammattei elected president of Guatemala
- Hong Kong International Airport cancels all departures as thousands of anti-government protesters occupy the terminals
- Scientists say they are closer to an effective treatment for Ebola after new drug trial has 90% success rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
About August 12, 2019
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 4 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Old Town Road - Lil Nas X Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
#1 Song: Senorita - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
