Historical Events
Birdseye Granted Patent
Clarence Birdseye is granted a patent for method for quick freezing food (patent US 1773079 A)
Famous Birthdays
George Soros (93 years old)
Hungarian-American investor, political activist, and philanthropist (Open Society Foundation), born in Budapest, Hungary
- Jack Scarbath, American College Football Hall of Fame quarterback (Uni of Maryland; Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 2020)
- Jacques Tits, Belgian-French mathematician (group theory, incidence geometry), born in Uccle, Belgium (d. 2021)
- Ronald Herron, English architect (Archigram), born in London (d. 1994)
About August 12, 1930
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
