Famous Birthdays
- John McDermott, American golfer (US Open 1911, 12), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1971)
Famous Deaths
- James Russell Lowell, American poet, critic and diplomat (Biglow Papers), dies at 72
Died in 1891 1891 Highlights
About August 12, 1891
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo