Famous Birthdays
- (Alvis) "Buck" Owens, American "Bakersfield Sound" country singer-songwriter ("Under Your Spell Again"), bandleader (The Buckaroos - "Act Naturally"), and TV personality (Hee Haw), born in Sherman, Texas (d. 2006)
- Charles Moore, Coatsville Pa, 400m hurdler (Olympic gold/silver-52)
- Joji Yuasa, Japanese composer, born in Kōriyama, Fukushima
1929 Highlights
About August 12, 1929
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
