August 12th (1898) was a Friday. It's the 224th day of the year (225th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 141 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 12th August, 1898
» An Armistice ends the Spanish–American War.
» The Flag of Hawaii e.g Hawaiian flag is lowered from Ê»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 Hawaii to the United States.
August 12th Holidays in History
» Christian Calendar of saints e.g Feast Day:
» Jane Frances de Chantal
» Euplius
» Herculanus of Brescia
» Pope Innocent XI
» August 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
» Glorious Twelfth (United Kingdom)
» International Youth Day (United Nations)
» The first day of Awa Dance Festival (Tokushima, Tokushima named Tokushima)
» Thelema Thelemic holidays known as The Feast of the Prophet and his Bride (Thelema)