Historical Events
- Dutch AR-leader Coair replaces De Geer as minister of finances
- Enrico Tiraboschi is 1st to swim English Channel westward
Famous Birthdays
- John Holt, West Indian cricket batsman (17 Tests, 1066 runs at 36.75; 2 x 100s), born in Kingston, Jamaica (d. 1997)
About August 12, 1923
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 100 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo
