Famous Birthdays
- Robert Southey, English writer (The Story of the Three Bears), Poet Laureate (1813-43) and biographer (Nelson), born in Bristol, England (d. 1843)
1774 Highlights
About August 12, 1774
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 248 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
