Famous Birthdays
- Roy Harris, American composer (When Johnny Comes Marching Home: An American Overture), born near Chandler, Oklahoma (d. 1979)
- Wallace Ford [Samuel Jones Grundy], British actor (Freaks, Harvey, Spellbound, Deputy), born in Bolton, Lancashire, England (d. 1966)
1898 Highlights
About February 12, 1898
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 3 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
