August 12th is World Elephant Day and Middle Child Day.
We are now on day 224 out of 365, and only have 141 days remaining in 2025.
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, August 12, 2015, a mass grave was found at Liverpool Street Station in London, England? The 42 victims were found to have died from the bubonic plague.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about August 12th in history!
Historical Events
What memorable events happened on August 12 in history? Keep reading to find out!
A mass grave of 42 victims of the bubonic plague was found at Liverpool Street Station in London, England.
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.
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.
Famous Births
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.
2001
Dixie D'Amelio
American Singer
Age
24 years old
Born IN
Connecticut, USA
1992
Cara Delevingne
English Model
Age
33 years old
Born IN
England, UK
1994
Bex Taylor-Klaus
American Actor
Age
31 years old
Born IN
Georgia, USA
1988
Leah Pipes
American Actress
Age
37 years old
Born IN
California, USA
1975
Casey Affleck
American Actor
Age
50 years old
Born IN
Massachusetts, USA
Birthday & Zodiac
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, 2025, is around May 5th, 2026.
Famous Deaths
Unfortunately, August 12th has also been a day where we've had to say some goodbyes over the years…
1875 — 1955
Thomas Mann
German Novelist Thomas Mann was born on June 6, 1875. He died on this day in 1955, at age 80 in Zürich, Switzerland.
Quotes
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
(American Author)
1904
“Don’t be too quick to draw conclusions from what happens to you; simply let it happen.”
Rainer Maria Rilke
(Austrian Poet)
Special Holidays
Are you looking for something to do today? Well, here's a few special days that might just give you some ideas.
United States
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
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.
Fact Of The Day
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