Famous Birthdays
- Derek Shackleton, England cricket fast bowler (7 Tests, 18 wickets, BB 4/72; Hampshire CCC, MCC), born in Todmorden, England (d. 2007)
- Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, Pakistani military officer and politician (President of Pakistan 1978-88) (d. 1988)
About August 12, 1924
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 99 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo
