August 12 in History
August 12 is the birthday of Dixie D'Amelio (2001) and the anniversary of the death of Kim Kahana (2024). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for August 12, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Abraham Zacuto, Jewish astronomer, astrologer, mathematician, rabbi and historian was born in 1452, while Cleopatra, Egyptian queen died in 30 BC.
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Famous people born on August 12
Famous people who died on August 12
2021
Una Stubbs (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British actress, television personality, and dancer (1937–2021)
2019
DJ Arafat (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Ivorian musician, singer and record producer (1986–2019)
2017
Bryan Murray (ice hockey) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Canadian professional ice hockey executive and coach
2015
Jaakko Hintikka (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Finnish and American philosopher and logician (1929–2015)
2015
John Scott (organist) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English organist and choirmaster (1956–2015)
2012
Alf Morris (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British Labour Co-operative politician and disability rights campaigner
2011
Robert Robinson (broadcaster) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
English radio and television presenter (1927–2011)
What happened on August 12
- 2021
Six people, five victims and the perpetrator are killed in Keyham, Plymouth in the worst mass shooting in the UK since 2010.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2018
Thirty-nine civilians, including a dozen children, are killed in an explosion at a weapons depot in Sarmada, Syria.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2017
The Unite the Right rally occurs in Charlottesville, Virginia, leading to three deaths and injuring nearly 50 more.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2015
At least two massive explosions kill 173 people and injure nearly 800 more in Tianjin, China.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2000
The Russian Navy submarine Kursk explodes and sinks in the Barents Sea during a military exercise, killing her entire 118-man crew.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1994
Major League Baseball players go on strike, eventually forcing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1992
Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton found to date, is discovered by Sue Hendrickson in South Dakota.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1985
Japan Air Lines Flight 123, a Boeing 747, crashes into Osutaka ridge in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, killing 520, becoming the worst single-plane air disaster.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1984
An infamous brawl takes place at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1981
The IBM Personal Computer is released.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1977
The first free flight of the Space Shuttle Enterprise.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1977
The Sri Lanka Riots, targeting the minority Sri Lankan Tamils, begin, less than a month after the United National Party came to power. Over 300 Tamils are killed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1976
Between 1,000 and 3,500 Palestinians are killed in the Tel al-Zaatar massacre, one of the bloodiest events of the Lebanese Civil War.
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Editor's picks
Born on August 12
- 1452 — Abraham Zacuto, Jewish astronomer, astrologer, mathematician, rabbi and historian (died 1515)
- 1503 — Christian III of Denmark (died 1559)
- 1506 — Franciscus Sonnius, Dutch counter-Reformation theologian (died 1576)
Died on August 12
- 30 BC — Cleopatra, Egyptian queen (born 69 BC)
- 792 — Jænberht, archbishop of Canterbury
- 875 — Louis II, Holy Roman Emperor (born 825)
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for August 12
Quick answers
Who was born on August 12? Dixie D'Amelio (2001), Matthijs de Ligt (1999), Dream (YouTuber) (1999).
Who died on August 12? Kim Kahana (2024), Una Stubbs (2021), Bill Yeoman (2020).
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