Famous Birthdays
- Constantin Meunier, Belgian painter and sculptor, born in Etterbeek, Belgium (d. 1905)
- George B. Anderson, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Hillsborough, North Carolina (d. 1862)
Grenville M. Dodge (1831-1916)
American railroad engineer (Transcontinental Railroad-Union Pacific) and Major General (Union Army), born in Danvers, Massachusetts
About April 12, 1831
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 193 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries