Historical Events
- 1st approach & lands test (ALT) of orbiter Enterprise
- Christian militia conquer Palestinian camp Tell al-Za'tar, 2000 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Antoine Walker, NBA forward (Boston Celtics)
- Henry Tuilagi, Samoan rugby player
- Mikko Viljami "Linde" Lindström, Finnish guitarist
- Pedro Collins, West Indian cricket fast bowler (29 Tests, 106 wickets; 30 ODIs, 39 wickets; Barbados, Middlesex), born in St. Peter, Barbados
- Richard McCourt, English children's television presenter
- Wednesday 13 [Joseph Poole], American punk rock musician (Wednesday 13, Murderdolls), born in Lexington, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Edward Driberg, 1st baron Bradwell, journalist, dies
1976 Highlights
About August 12, 1976
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 45 years, 5 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo