August 12 On This Day in History Timeline

Notable Figures on August 12 (14)

• Arthur Melo (Born: 1996-08-12) — Brazilian midfielder known for his career moves across top European and South American clubs.
• Cecil B. DeMille (Born: 1881-08-12) — Pioneering American filmmaker known for epic scale, showmanship, and biblical epics.
• Cleopatra (Died: 30-08-12) — Last active Hellenistic pharaoh of Egypt, famed for her intellect and political maneuvering.
• Erwin Schrödinger (Born: 1887-08-12) — Pioneering quantum theory, Schrödinger developed the famous equation and explored the philosophy of life.
• George Soros (Born: 1930-08-12) — Hungarian and American investor and philanthropist known for his support of liberal causes.
• George Stephenson (Died: 1848-08-12) — Pioneering mechanical and civil engineer, celebrated as the 'Father of Railways'.
• Henry Fonda (Died: 1982-08-12) — Iconic American actor known for embodying the everyman, spanning Broadway and Hollywood.
• Lauren Bacall (Died: 2014-08-12) — Iconic Hollywood star known for her sultry screen presence and enduring career.
• Muhammad Ahmad (Born: 1844-08-12) — Sudanese religious and political leader who proclaimed himself the Mahdi.
• Thomas Mann (Died: 1955-08-12) — German novelist and Nobel laureate known for critiques of the intellectual life.
• Tyson Fury (Born: 1988-08-12) — British professional boxer known for holding multiple world heavyweight titles and achieving high accolades.
• William Blake (Died: 1827-08-12) — Seminal English poet, painter, and printmaker of the Romantic Age.
• William Shockley (Died: 1989-08-12) — Pioneering physicist known for semiconductor research and the transistor effect.
• Yongle Emperor (Died: 1424-08-12) — Third Ming Emperor who established a new capital and sponsored vast construction.