Historical Events
- Henry M Stanley signs contract with Congo monarch
Famous Birthdays
- Carlos Lopez Buchardo, Argentine composer, born in Buenos Aires (d. 1948)
- William Nigh, American director (Ape, Doomed to Die, Mr Wong), born in Berlin, Wisconsin (d. 1955)
About October 12, 1881
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 6 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
