Famous Birthdays
- Francis Horner, Scottish political economist and politician (1810 Bullion Report), born in Edinburgh, Scotland (d. 1817)
Famous Deaths
- Peregrine Bertie, 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven, British general and politician (b. 1714)
Died in 1778 1778 Highlights
About August 12, 1778
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 245 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
