Famous Birthdays
- Johan Laidoner, Estonian military commander (d. 1953)
- Marie Vassilieff, Russian artist (d. 1957)
- Max Beckmann, German painter and graphic artist, born in Leipzig, German Empire (d. 1950)
Famous Deaths
- Aaron Bernstein, German Jewish writer (Young Germany), dies at 72
Died in 1884 1884 Highlights
About February 12, 1884
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
