Famous Birthdays
- Christy Mathewson, American Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (World Series 1905, 21; Triple Crown 1905, 08; NL wins leader 1905, 07, 08, 10; 2 x no-hitters; NY Giants), born in Factoryville, Pennsylvania (d. 1925)
- Marguerite "John" Radclyffe-Hall, English poet and author (The Well of Loneliness), born in Bournemouth, England (d. 1943)
About August 12, 1880
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
