Famous Birthdays
- Manuel Blancafort, Spanish-Catalan pianist and composer, born in La Garriga, Spain (d. 1987)
- Maurice Fernandes, West Indian cricket batsman (2 Tests, HS 22; British Guiana), born in Georgetown, British Guiana (d. 1981)
- Otto Struve, Russian-American astronomer (discoveries in stellar spectroscopy at Yerkes observatory), born in Dorpat, Russian Empire (d. 1963)
- Ramón González Barrón, Spanish composer, born in Villanueva del Campo, Spain (d. 1987)
About August 12, 1897
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
