August 12th is World Elephant Day and Middle Child Day.
We are now on day 224 out of 365, and only have 141 days left of the year.
This day may well have had its hardships in the past, but it was also an amazing day for space and fashion. You’re about to find out why.
Did you know that on this day in 2015, a mass grave was found at Liverpool Street station in London, England? The 30 victims were found to have died from the 1665 bubonic plague.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about August 12th in history!
What Events Happened On August 12 In History?
2019 Thousands of anti-government protesters disrupted Hong Kong International Airport.
The airport had to cancel all departure flights.
2018 A plane stolen from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flew for over an hour before crashing on a wooded island.
Richard Russell, who took the plane, was the only person on board and died in the crash.
2018 The Parker Solar Probe was launched by NASA, heading for the Sun.
2017 The “Unite the Right” gathering in Charlottesville, Virginia, became violent after a car smashed into protesters.
One person died in the attack, and nineteen more were injured. On this same day, a police helicopter watched the protests and crashed, killing two officers.
2015 Former President Jimmy Carter had a lesion removed from his liver.
He also announced that his cancer had spread to his brain.
2015 A mass grave of 30 victims of the 1665 plague was found at Liverpool Street station in London, England.
1981 The IBM Personal Computer was released.
1964 South Africa was banned from the Olympic Games due to the country’s racist policies.
1908 Ford completed their first Model T vehicle at a Ford plant in Detroit, Michigan.
Read More1877 One of Mars’ moons, “Deimos,” was discovered by an American astronomer, Asaph Hall.
It was named after the Ancient Greek god of dread and terror.
1877 Thomas Edison completed his first model of a phonograph.
The phonograph was the first device to record sound, which was the birth of recording devices.
1851 Isaac Singer was granted his patent for a commercial sewing machine.
Although Singer's sewing machines made him famous, this wasn't his first-ever patent. Singer's first patent was granted in 1839, and it was for a machine to drill rock.
1793 Following the divide of the Rhone-et-Loire department in France, the Rhone department became independent.
Due to an ongoing uprising in Lyon, it was decided that the neighboring department, Rhone-et-Loire, should be divided in two to calm the rebellion. The proposal was sent in on this day and was approved on November 9.
1676 The war between English Colonists and Native Americans in New England ended.
Famous Quotes Said On August 12
Who said what today throughout history? Here are the most famous things people have said on August 12th.
1986
“Slavery was never abolished, it was only extended to include all the colors.”
– Charles Bukowski
1904
“Don’t be too quick to draw conclusions from what happens to you; simply let it happen.”
– Rainer Maria Rilke
Famous People Born On August 12
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Cara Delevingne? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1992 Cara Delevingne
English Model
- Age:
- 30 years old
- Born In:
- England, UK
1994 Bex Taylor-Klaus
American Actor
- Age:
- 28 years old
- Born In:
- Georgia, USA
1988 Leah Pipes
American Actress
- Age:
- 34 years old
- Born In:
- California, USA
1975 Casey Affleck
American Actor
- Age:
- 47 years old
- Born In:
- Massachusetts, USA
Special Holidays On August 12
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here’s a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
National Middle Child Day
Middle children tend to be forgotten about the most, especially when the youngest is always carrying on and needing so much attention. National Middle Child Day is all about treating middle children with the love and attention they often lack, so be extra nice to them today!
World Elephant Day
World Elephant Day was created in 2012 to preserve these magnificent creatures’ dwindling numbers and protect the few left that grace our planet. Everyone can participate in World Elephant Day by raising awareness or donating to a conservation charity.
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Fun Fact Of The Day
Warren Buffett eats at McDonald’s every single morning and only orders one of three things. It never costs him more than $3.17.
August 12 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
Everyone who was born on August 12 shares the same zodiac sign, Leo.
The constellation Leo is associated with the mythological Nemean lion. Leo is the fifth sign in the zodiac and is ruled by the sun. People born between July 23 & August 22 fall into this astrological sign.
All those born in August have the Peridot birthstone. The peridot is often a light green color, and it symbolizes good fortune, health & peacefulness. Periodt is known as the gem of compassion, and wearing it helps calm anger and lift moods.
If you were born on August 12, you would likely have been conceived on or around November 19 of the previous year.
The due date for babies conceived on August 12th, 2023, is around May 5th, 2024.
