August 12
August 12 is the 225th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 141 days remain until the year's end. It falls in summer (northern hemisphere) and under the astrological sign of Leo.
External references
Curated jump-off points to the major almanacs, encyclopaedias and primary sources for this date.
Astronomy
On August 12 the Sun's declination is approximately +14.4°. At this latitude the Sun is north of the celestial equator, giving the Northern Hemisphere longer days than nights.
For specific rise/set times at your location, see the U.S. Naval Observatory, or the NASA APOD archive for any imagery published on a August 12.
Position in the year
Holidays & observances
- Christian feast day: Euplius
- Christian feast day: Eusebius of Milan
- Christian feast day: Herculanus of Brescia
- Christian feast day: Pope Innocent XI
- Christian feast day: Jænberht
Events
A selection of widely-documented historical events that took place on this date. Years marked BCE follow standard astronomical convention.
2021 — Six people, five victims and the perpetrator are killed in Keyham, Plymouth in the worst mass shooting in the UK since 2010. ↗(5 years ago)more
Plymouth is a port city and unitary authority in Devon, England. It is located on Devon's south coast between the rivers Plym and Tamar, about 36 miles (58 km) southwest of Exeter and 193 miles (311 km) southwest of London. It is the most populous city in Devon.
- 2018 — Thirty-nine civilians, including a dozen children, are killed in an explosion at a weapons depot in Sarmada, Syria. ↗(8 years ago)
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Sarmada is a town in the Harem District, Idlib Governorate of Syria. It is in the extreme northwest of Syria near the border with Turkey.
2017 — The Unite the Right rally occurs in Charlottesville, Virginia, leading to the deaths of 3 and injuring nearly 50 more. ↗(9 years ago)more
The Unite the Right rally was a white supremacist rally that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, from August 11 to 12, 2017. Marchers included members of the alt-right, neo-Confederates, neo-fascists, white nationalists, white supremacists, neo-Nazis, Klansmen, and far-right militias.
2016 — Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). ↗(10 years ago)more
The Syrian Civil War was an armed conflict that began with the Syrian revolution in March 2011, when popular discontent with the Ba'athist regime ruled by Bashar al-Assad triggered large-scale protests and pro-democracy rallies across Syria, as part of the wider Arab Spring.
2015 — At least two massive explosions kill 173 people and injure nearly 800 more in Tianjin, China. ↗(11 years ago)more
On 12 August 2015, a series of explosions at the Port of Tianjin in Tianjin, Northern China, killed 173 people, according to official reports, and injured hundreds of others. The explosions occurred at a container storage station in the Binhai New Area of Tianjin, China. The first two explosions occurred 33 seconds apart.
2000 — The Russian Navy submarine Kursk explodes and sinks in the Barents Sea during a military exercise, killing her entire 118-man crew. ↗(26 years ago)more
The Russian Navy is the naval arm of the Russian Armed Forces. It has existed in various forms since 1696. Its present iteration was formed in January 1992 when it succeeded the Navy of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
1994 — Major League Baseball players go on strike, eventually forcing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series. ↗(32 years ago)more
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league in North America composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada.
1992 — Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). ↗(34 years ago)more
The North American Free Trade Agreement, referred to colloquially in the Anglosphere as NAFTA, was an agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States that created a trilateral trade bloc in North America.
1990 — Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton found to date, is discovered by Sue Hendrickson in South Dakota. ↗(36 years ago)more
Sue, officially designated FMNH PR 2081, is one of the largest, most extensive, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossils ever found, at over 90 percent recovered by bulk.
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. ↗(41 years ago)more
Japan Air Lines Flight 123 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Tokyo to Osaka, Japan. On the evening of Monday, 12 August, 1985, the Boeing 747 flying the route suffered a severe structural failure and explosive decompression 12 minutes after takeoff.
- 1984 — An infamous brawl takes place at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres. ↗(42 years ago)
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On August 12, 1984, during an afternoon game at Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, a series of brawls broke out between the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves over a series of attempted beanings and retaliations. The game ended with a record 13 ejections and also 5 arrests, with a few spectators getting involved in the ruckus.
1981 — The IBM Personal Computer is released. ↗(45 years ago)more
The IBM Personal Computer, often referred to as the IBM PC, is the first microcomputer released in the IBM PC model line and the basis for the IBM PC compatible de facto standard. Released on August 12, 1981, it was created by a team of engineers and designers at International Business Machines (IBM), directed by William C.
Notable births
2001 — Dixie D'Amelio, American social media personality and singer ↗(25 years ago)more
Dixie Jane D'Amelio is an American social media personality, singer, and model.
1999 — Matthijs de Ligt, Dutch footballer ↗(27 years ago)more
Matthijs de Ligt is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Manchester United and the Netherlands national team. He is known for his aggressive tackling, aerial ability, leadership and strength.
1999 — Dream, American YouTuber ↗(27 years ago)more
Clay Lucas Bryce, known online as Dream, is an American YouTuber, Twitch streamer, speedrunner, and musician primarily known for creating Minecraft content.
1999 — Jule Niemeier, German tennis player ↗(27 years ago)more
Jule Niemeier is a German professional tennis player. She has a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 61, achieved on 7 November 2022.
1999 — GK Barry, social media star and presenter ↗(27 years ago)more
Grace Eleanor Keeling, known professionally as GK Barry, is an English internet personality, social media influencer and presenter. Keeling began posting on video-sharing platform TikTok in 2020 whilst completing a film studies degree at Nottingham Trent University, during which she worked on the BBC soap opera Doctors.
Notable deaths
2024 — Kim Kahana, American actor and stunt performer (born 1929) ↗(2 years ago)more
Kim Kahana Sr. was an American actor, stunt performer, and action choreographer of Hawaiian and Japanese descent. He worked on stunts for over 300 films and television programs and ran a stunt school in Groveland, Florida, that has trained over 15,000 students.
2021 — Una Stubbs, English actress, TV personality, and dancer (born 1937) ↗(5 years ago)more
Una Stubbs was an English actress, television personality, and dancer who appeared on British television, in the theatre, and occasionally in films. She became known after appearing in the film Summer Holiday (1963) and later played Rita Rawlins in the BBC sitcoms Till Death Us Do Part (1965–1975) and In Sickness and in Health (1985–1992).
2020 — Bill Yeoman, American college football player and coach (born 1927) ↗(6 years ago)more
William Frank Yeoman was an American college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at the University of Houston from 1962 to 1986. In his tenure, he became the winningest coach in Houston Cougars football history, with an overall record of 160–108–8.
2019 — DJ Arafat, Ivorian DJ and singer (born 1986) ↗(7 years ago)more
Ange Didier Houon, known professionally as DJ Arafat and various other stage names, was an Ivorian disc jockey and singer who made music in the Coupé-Décalé genre. The word "coupé-décalé" came from a traditional dance in the Ivory Coast. "Jonathan", "202", "Dosabado", "Kpangor", "Zoropoto" and "Enfant Beni" were some of his major hits.
2017 — Bryan Murray, Canadian ice hockey coach (born 1942) ↗(9 years ago)more
Bryan Clarence Murray was a Canadian professional ice hockey executive and coach. He served as general manager of the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League (NHL) from 2007 to 2016. He had previously been general manager of the NHL's Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Florida Panthers, and Detroit Red Wings.
Numerical & calendrical curiosities
| Day-of-year (225) | 3^2 × 5^2 · composite (no) |
|---|---|
| Days remaining (141) | 3 × 47 |
| Date code DDMMYYYY | 12082026 · no palindrome in next 200 years |
| Sun declination | +14.42° (Cooper approximation) |
| Distance from solstice | 53 days |