What Happened on August 12, 1881

Famous Birthdays

Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959)

American filmmaker (The Ten Commandments), born in Ashfield, Massachusetts

  • Václav Vačkář, Czech composer, known for his marches, conductor, and musicologist, born in Dobřejovice, Bohemia (now Czech Republic) (d. 1954)

About August 12, 1881

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo