Historical Events
World Record
American star swimmer Katie Ledecky sets world record 8:04.79 to dominate the women's 800m field at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics; medal tally of 4 gold, 1 silver make her most decorated US female athlete at one Olympics
- Cannes becomes first French resort to ban the burkini
- Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszú wins her 4th medal of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics finishing 2nd in the women's 200m backstroke; gold to American Maya DiRado in 2:05:99
- Italian jockey Frankie Dettori aboard Predilection rides his 3,000th British winner at Newmarket
Olympic Gold
Joseph Schooling of Singapore sets Olympic record 50.39 to win men's 100m butterfly gold at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics; rare 3-way tie for silver at 51.14, Michael Phelps (USA), Chad le Clos (South Africa) & László Cseh (Hungary)
2016 History
Famous Weddings
- Singer-songwriter Ray J (35) weds Princess Love at the Vibiana in Los Angeles
About August 12, 2016
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 7 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cheap Thrills - Sia Featuring Sean Paul
#1 Song: Cold Water - Major Lazer Ft. Justin Bieber & Mø
