Famous Birthdays
- Macellus Emants, Dutch writer and poet (Along the Nile), born in Voorburg, Netherlands (d. 1923)
Famous Deaths
George Stephenson (1781-1848)
English engineer known as the "Father of Railways" (Locomotion No. 1, Standard Gauge), dies of pleurisy at 67
Died in 1848 1848 Highlights
About August 12, 1848
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 8 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
