Historical Events
- Hussein ibn Talal proclaimed King of Jordan
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Whiting, English Formula 1 Race Director (Safety Delegate, Starter, head F1 Technical Dep't), born in Sevenoaks, Kent (d. 2019)
- Chen Kaige, Chinese film director (Farewell My Concubine), born in Beijing, China
Famous Deaths
- David Bergelson, Yiddish language writer (b. 1884)
Died in 1952 1952 Highlights
About August 12, 1952
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
