Famous Birthdays
- Bill Ashurst, English rugby league second rower (3 Tests GB; Wigan, Penrith RLFC, Wakefield Trinity), born in Ince-in-Makerfield, England (d. 2022)
- Jeremy Beadle, English television presenter (Beadle's About), born in London, England (d. 2008)
- Joschka Fischer, German politician and Foreign Minister of Germany (1998-2005), born in Gerabronn, Germany
- Lois Reeves, American singer (Martha and the Vandellas, 1969-72), born in Detroit, Michigan
- Raphick Jumadeen, West Indian cricket spin bowler (12 Tests, 29 wickets, BB 4/72, 1 x 50; T&T), born in Gasparillo, Trinidad and Tobago (d. 2023)
About April 12, 1948
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 76 years and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aries