Famous Birthdays
- John McDermott, American golfer (US Open 1911, 12), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1971)
Famous Deaths
- James Russell Lowell, poet/critic/diplomat, dies
1891 Highlights
About August 12, 1891
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
