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.

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

A Russian nuclear submarine sinks to the bottom of the Barents Sea on August 12, 2000; all 118 crew members are later found dead. The exact cause of the disaster remains unknown.

Aug 13, 2015 · Russian Navy submarine K-141 Kursk explodes and sinks with all hands during military exercises in the Barents Sea. Vice-Admiral John Poindexter, Security Adviser to Pres. …

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

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.

Jul 1, 2024 · 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 …

How much do you know about the history of war? On This Day In History - August 12: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, …

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 …

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?