Wednesday, 12th August 2015 in London
Welcome to your daily snapshot of London! It's International Youth Day and World Elephant Day. Explore 46 historical events, birthdays, deaths, and milestones that shaped this day in London. From remarkable moments in local and world history to the people who left their mark — find out what makes today special. Today's weather in London brings drizzly with temperatures between 14°C and 21°C. Tonight's moon is in its waxing gibbous phase, and the zodiac sign of the day is Leo. If you're curious about the history of a day — this page brings together everything worth knowing about this Wednesday, 12th August in London, GB.
London experienced drizzly conditions on Wednesday, 12th August 2015, with cloud cover and occasional precipitation typical of a British summer day. The capital city, situated on the Thames in south-east England, serves as the United Kingdom's largest metropolitan area and principal centre for finance, culture and governance. Those born on this date fell under the zodiac sign of Leo, whilst the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase, approaching full illumination.
Historical events of significance occurred on this date across different eras. In 1883, the last known quagga, a subspecies of the plains zebra native to southern Africa, died at Natura Artis Magistra zoo in Amsterdam, marking the extinction of a distinct animal population. More recently, in 2000, the Russian Navy's Oscar-class submarine Kursk suffered a catastrophic on-board explosion and sank in the Barents Sea during a military exercise, resulting in 118 fatalities and prompting significant questions about naval safety protocols.
These historical moments, separated by centuries and continents, reflect the varied nature of recorded events. From natural disasters and military incidents to biological extinctions and scientific advancements, the historical record captures pivotal moments that have shaped societies and informed modern understanding of past developments.
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What the Weather Had in Store for London on 12th August 2015
A bridge stands firm because it bends with the wind.
Fortune of the Day
12th August in the Stars – Star Sign Pisces
Personality Profile
Personality Those born on 12 August blend Leo's dramatic magnetism with Jupiter's expansive wisdom. They radiate natural authority and optimism alongside a deeper grasp of life's complexity. Their presence naturally draws others into their orbit.
Strengths & Weaknesses Key strengths include creativity, generosity, and inspired leadership ability. Jupiter's expansive tendency can spark overconfidence or grandiose promises, however. They sometimes struggle to listen humbly to others' perspectives.
Love In relationships, these natives demonstrate passionate loyalty and emotional depth. They seek partners who share their ambitious vision and appreciate their creative gifts. The numerological 2 softens their dominance, fostering genuine reciprocity.
Caree & Finance Career paths in creative management, entrepreneurship, or education thrive under this influence. Financial expansiveness brings opportunity but demands discipline against overspending. Jupiter amplifies their luck with strategic ventures.
Health Vitality and stamina come naturally, supported by the Sun's power. Stress from emotional drama can manifest physically—regular creative expression heals. Consistent sleep and restorative pauses prove essential.
That night, the moon was in its waxing gibbous phase.
Chinese year of the Goat (Wood).
Fun Facts About 12th August
Name Days in Your Language: Clair, Claire, Clara, Clarabel, Clare, Clarinda, Clarissa, Murdock
Someone born on this day in 2015 would be 10 years old today — just 3,901 days into life, which is roughly 93,643 hours, 5,618,612 minutes, or 337,116,724 seconds spent on Earth so far.
It's the 224. day of the year.
There are 141 days still to come.
We’re currently in Week 33 — the year marches on.
Famous Birthdays on 12th August
- Dixie D'Amelio, American social media personality and singer (2001)
- Tristan Charpentier, French racing driver (2000)
- Matthijs de Ligt, Dutch footballer (1999)
- Dream, American YouTuber (1999)
- Jule Niemeier, German tennis player (1999)
- GK Barry, social media star and presenter (1999)
- Stefanos Tsitsipas, Greek tennis player (1998)
- Choi Yu-jin, South Korean singer and actress (1996)
- Julio Urías, Mexican baseball player (1996)
- Arthur Melo, Brazilian footballer (1996)
Lives Remembered on 12th August
- Bryan Murray, Canadian ice hockey coach (born 1942) (2017)
- Juan Pedro de Miguel, Spanish handball player (born 1958) (2016)
- Jaakko Hintikka, Finnish philosopher and academic (born 1929) (2015)
- Stephen Lewis, English actor and screenwriter (born 1926) (2015)
- Meshulim Feish Lowy, Hungarian-Canadian rabbi and author (born 1921) (2015)
- John Scott, English organist and conductor (born 1956) (2015)
- Lauren Bacall, American model, actress, and singer (born 1924) (2014)
- Futatsuryū Jun'ichi, Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1950) (2014)
- Kongō Masahiro, Japanese sumo wrestler (born 1948) (2014)
- Tereza de Arriaga, Portuguese painter (born 1915) (2013)
Celebrations & Special Days Worldwide on 12th August
- Christian feast day: Euplius
- Christian feast day: Eusebius of Milan
- Christian feast day: Herculanus of Brescia
- Christian feast day: Pope Innocent XI
- Christian feast day: Jænberht
- Christian feast day: Jane Frances de Chantal
- Christian feast day: Muiredach (or Murtagh)
- Christian feast day: Porcarius II
- Christian feast day: August 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Glorious Twelfth (United Kingdom)
- HM the Queen Mother's Birthday and National Mother's Day (Thailand)
- International Youth Day (United Nations)
- Russian Air Force Day (Russia)
- Sea Org Day (Scientology)
- World Elephant Day (International)
What Happened on 12th August?
- Six people, five victims and the perpetrator are killed in Keyham, Plymouth in the worst mass shooting in the UK since 2010. (2021)
- Thirty-nine civilians, including a dozen children, are killed in an explosion at a weapons depot in Sarmada, Syria. (2018)
- The Unite the Right rally occurs in Charlottesville, Virginia, leading to the deaths of 3 and injuring nearly 50 more. (2017)
- Syrian civil war: The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) capture the city of Manbij from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). (2016)
- At least two massive explosions kill 173 people and injure nearly 800 more in Tianjin, China. (2015)
- The Russian Navy submarine Kursk explodes and sinks in the Barents Sea during a military exercise, killing her entire 118-man crew. (2000)
- Major League Baseball players go on strike, eventually forcing the cancellation of the 1994 World Series. (1994)
- Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). (1992)
- Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton found to date, is discovered by Sue Hendrickson in South Dakota. (1990)
- Japan Air Lines Flight 123, a Boeing 747, crashes into Osutaka ridge in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, killing 520, becoming the worst single-plane air disaster. (1985)