Chen Kaige

Chinese film director and screenwriter.

Born August 12th, 1952 (age 72 years) in Beijing. ^[ref]

Laurent Fignon

French professional road bicycle racer.

Born August 12th, 1960 in 18th arrondissement of Paris. ^[ref]

Died August 31st, 2010 at 50 years old in 13th arrondissement of Paris (lung cancer). ^[ref]

Karl Denke

Serial killer and organist from germany (1860-1924).

Born August 12th, 1860 in Kalinowice Górne.

Died December 22nd, 1924 at 64 years old in Ziębice (hanging).

Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein

British princess.

Born August 12th, 1872 in Cumberland Lodge.

Died December 8th, 1956 at 84 years old in London.

Charles Mesure

Australian actor.

Born August 12th, 1970 (age 54 years) in Somerset.

Irfan Habib

Left leaning historian.

Born August 12th, 1931 (age 93 years) in Vadodara.

George Bellows

American painter (1882-1925).

Born August 12th, 1882 in Columbus. ^[ref]

Died January 8th, 1925 at 42 years old in New York City (peritonitis). ^[ref]

Yua Aida

Japanese pornographic actress.

Born August 12th, 1984 (age 40 years) in Aichi Prefecture.

Oliver Ford Davies

British actor.

Born August 12th, 1939 (age 85 years) in Ealing.

George McGinnis

American basketball player (1950–2023).

Born August 12th, 1950 in Harpersville.

Died December 14th, 2023 at 73 years old in Indianapolis (cardiac arrest). ^[ref]