Josef Stangl

German bishop (1907-1979).

Born August 12th, 1907 in Kronach.

Died April 8th, 1979 at 71 years old in Schweinfurt.

Philip Kapleau

American zen buddhist monk.

Born August 12th, 1912 in New Haven.

Died May 6th, 2004 at 91 years old in Rochester.

Letícia Román

Italian actress.

Born August 12th, 1941 (age 83 years) in Rome.

Jacinto Benavente

Spanish writer (1866-1954).

Born August 12th, 1866 in Madrid. ^[ref]

Died July 14th, 1954 at 87 years old in Galapagar. ^[ref]

Fulco Ruffo di Calabria

Italian flying ace (1884-1946).

Born August 12th, 1884 in Naples.

Died August 23rd, 1946 at 62 years old in Ronchi.

Hong Jeong-ho

South korean footballer.

Born August 12th, 1989 (age 35 years) in Jeju.

Klaus Toppmöller

German footballer and manager.

Born August 12th, 1951 (age 73 years) in Rivenich.

Jule Niemeier

German female tennis player.

Born August 12th, 1999 (age 25 years) in Dortmund.

Alexander Kotov

Soviet chess player.

Born August 12th, 1913 in Tula.

Died January 8th, 1981 at 67 years old in Moscow.

Paolo Vanoli

Italian footballer.

Born August 12th, 1972 (age 52 years) in Varese.