What happened on 12 August 1916?

Discover what happened on 12 August 1916 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Births

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Deaths

  • Hans Eppinger (Austrian physician and pathologist (1846–1916))
  • Charles Beauquier (French politician and journalist)
  • Julien Bessonneau (French industrial (1842–1916))
  • Louis Pichon (French politician (1849-1916))
  • Charles Jackson Paine (Union Army General)
  • Peter Arnoldus Petersen (Norwegian businessman (1851–1916))
  • Mark Hovell (English historian)
  • Nicola Tancredi Cartella
  • William Dymock Pratt (English architect)
  • Robert Hamilton Stubber ((1844-1916))
  • Emma Quintal Buffett ((1846-1916))
  • Václav Straka
  • Franz Biner
  • Gordon Beresford Alford
  • Heinrich Schnabl