Tuesday August 12, 2025
A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.

: Day of the Week

is the of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are until the end of the year. The day of the week is .

If you are trying to learn French then this day of the week in French is mardi.

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Zodiac & Birthstone

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

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: This Day in History

It is the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. It is also known as the “Glorious Twelfth” in the UK, as it marks the traditional start of the grouse shooting season.

by the Numbers

  • days since
  • year, month, and days ago
  • month since then
  • is in the rd week of the year (ISO 8601)
  • weeks ago
  • The year is not a leap year

Historical Event(s)

30 BC
Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last ruler of the Egyptian Ptolemaic dynasty, commits suicide, allegedly by means of an asp bite.
1121
Battle of Didgori: the Georgian army under King David the Builder wins a decisive victory over the famous Seljuk commander Ilghazi.
The last quagga dies at the Artis Magistra zoo in Amsterdam.
The Hawaiian flag is lowered from Iolani Palace in an elaborate annexation ceremony and replaced with the flag of the United States to signify the transfer of sovereignty from the Republic of Hawai`i to the United States.
Alençon is liberated by General Leclerc, the first city in France to be liberated from the Nazis by French forces.
Echo 1A, NASA’s first successful communications satellite, is launched.
The Sri Lankan riots of 1977, targeting the minority Sri Lankan Tamil people, begin, less than a month after the United National Party came to power. Over 300 Tamils are killed.
The Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Japan and the People’s Republic of China is signed.
Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
The bulk carrier M/V New Flame collides with the oil tanker Torm Gertrud at the southernmost tip of Gibraltar, ending up partially submerged.

Who were born on ?

Sickan Carlsson, Swedish actress and singer (d. 2011)
Norris McWhirter, Scottish co-founder of the Guinness Book of Records (d. 2004)
Greg Thomas, England cricketer
Kōji Kitao (Futahaguro Koji), Japanese sumo wrestler (the 60th Yokozuna) and professional wrestler
Peter Krause, American actor
Michael Ian Black, American comedian
Todd Marchant, American ice hockey player
Jesper Grønkjær, Danish footballer
Cindy Klassen, Canadian speed skater
Matt Thiessen, Canadian singer-songwriter (Relient K)

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