Historical Events
- China cuts its currency the yuan for the 2nd day in a row to boast exports
Event of Interest
Former US President Jimmy Carter reveals that he has cancer
- In London archaeologists discover a mass grave of 30 bodies from the 1665 plague
- Large series of explosions in Tianjin, China leave at least 50 dead and 700 injured in an industrial accident
Music History
US Postal Service issues a second postage stamp featuring rock singer Elvis Presley, as part of its Music Icon series; design is a black & white photograph taken by William Speer in 1955
Famous Deaths
- John Scott, English organist and choirmaster, dies at 59
- Per Hjort Albertsen, Norwegian organist, composer, and educator, dies at 96
- Stephen Lewis, British stage and screen comic actor, screenwriter and playwright (In The Buses - "Blakey"; Last of the Summer Wine - "Smiler"), dies at 88
Died in 2015 2015 Highlights
About August 12, 2015
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 8 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cheerleader - OMI
#1 Song: Drag Me Down - One Direction
