Famous Birthdays
- (Alvis) "Buck" Owens, American "Bakersfield Sound" country singer-songwriter ("Under Your Spell Again"), bandleader (The Buckaroos - "Act Naturally"), and TV personality (Hee Haw), born in Sherman, Texas (d. 2006)
- Charles Moore, American 400m hurdler (Olympic gold & silver 1952), born in Coatsville, Pennsylvania (d. 2020)
- Joji Yuasa, Japanese composer, born in Kōriyama, Fukushima, Japan
About August 12, 1929
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
