Historical Events
- Boer General Kritzinger driven out of Cape colony
Famous Deaths
- Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld, Finnish-Swedish explorer and mineralogist (Vega Expedition), dies at 68
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights
About August 12, 1901
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo
