August 12 is the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 141 days remain until the end of the year. 1099 – First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid forces led by Al-Afdal Shahanshah. This is considered the last engagement of the First Crusade. [1]

Historical events for the 12th of August. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on August 12.

Discover more of the major events, famous births, notable deaths and everything else history-making that happened on August 12th. In colonial New England, King Philip’s War effectively comes to...

2015年8月13日 · Russian Navy submarine K-141 Kursk explodes and sinks with all hands during military exercises in the Barents Sea. George Hamilton, Golden Globe-winning actor (Crime & Punishment, USA), producer (Love at First Bite). What’s Your Vietnam War Draft Lottery Number? The Vietnam War draft lottery ran from 1969 to 1972.

Here's what happened on August 12th, from the death of Cleopatra to the discovery of history's most complete T. rex skeleton.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on August 12? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?

2024年7月1日 · On this day in history, August 12, a series of pivotal events have shaped the course of human civilization. From the tragic suicide of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC, marking the end of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, to the discovery of Deimos by Asaph Hall in 1877, these events highlight moments of significant change, innovation, and conflict.

On This Day In History - August 12: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

We have 11 holidays listed for August 12. Glorious Twelfth is a holiday celebrated in the United Kingdom on the 12th day of August. August 12, 1981 — the day IBM revolutionized the business world through its innovation. Middle children may not always get the spotlight, so today we celebrate our oft-forgotten siblings.

August 12: Day of invention: Singer's Sewing Machine, Ford's Model T, IBM's Personal Computer and other important events, birthdays and deaths from August 12th.