Famous Birthdays
- Macellus Emants, Dutch writer and poet (Along the Nile), born in Voorburg, Netherlands (d. 1923)
Famous Deaths
George Stephenson (1781-1848)
English engineer known as the "Father of Railways" (Locomotion No. 1, Standard Gauge), dies of pleurisy at 67
1848 Highlights
About August 12, 1848
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 174 years, 9 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
