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Birthdays occurring on August, 12

1926

John Derek was born on August 12, 1926

Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking corpse.

1930

George Soros was born on August 12, 1930
Hungarian born American philanthropist and stock trader. b.1930

Once we realize that imperfect understanding is the human condition there is no shame in being wrong, only in failing to correct our mistakes.

1931

William Goldman was born on August 12, 1931

Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.

1941

Jennifer Warren was born on August 12, 1941

Low prices is what (Wal-Mart) built the business and brand on, ... This is just another dimension.

1941

Phillip Clark was born on August 12, 1941

Perhaps, in the next 15 or 20 years, the next footsteps on the moon won't be American or Russian. They'll be Chinese.

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Deaths occurring on August, 12

1715

Nahum Tate died on August 12, 1715

While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The Angel of the Lord came down, And Glory shone around

1827

William Blake died on August 12, 1827
English visionary mystic, poet, painter and engraver. 1757-1827

When I tell any truth it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those who do.

1891

James Russell Lowell died on August 12, 1891
American poet, critic, essayist, editor and diplomat, 1819-1891

And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days

1955

Thomas Mann died on August 12, 1955
German novelist and essayist , 1875-1955

A writer is somebody for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.

1958

Augustus Owsley Stanley died on August 12, 1958
American governor and senator (KY), 1867-1958

If Governor Fields is right, I am going to stand by him because he is right. If he is wrong, I am going to stand by him because he is a Democrat.

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