Famous Birthdays
- Shidehara Kijuro, Prime Minister of Japan (d. 1951)
Famous Deaths
- Lowell Mason, US organist/composer (Zebulo), dies at 80
1872 Highlights
About August 11, 1872
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 147 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo