Historical Events
- Hawaii is formally annexed to US
- Peace protocol ends Spanish–American War, signed
Famous Birthdays
- Oscar Homolka, Hungarian actor (Sabotage, The Seven Year Itch, Ball of Fire, I Remember Mama), born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (d. 1978)
About August 12, 1898
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
