Historical Events
- Luftwaffe bombs British radar stations, loses 31 aircraft
- Netherlands starts rationing textiles
Famous Birthdays
- Alexander Yossifov, Bulgarian conductor and composer (Back To The Beginning), born in Sofia, Bulgaria (d. 2016)
- Eddie Barlow, cricketer (Great South African all-rounder)
- Michael Brunson, TV reporter/newscaster/actor (Never Say Die)
- Rod Bernard, American "swamp pop" singer ("Allons Danser Colinda"), born in Opelousas, Louisiana. (d. 2020)
Famous Weddings
About August 12, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
