This date in history 8-12-2021

Events that took place on Aug. 12.

1676: King Philip’s War ends.

1898: Armistice ends Spanish-American War.

1939: “Wizard of Oz” premieres.

1973: Jack Nicklaus sets record.

1985: JAL jet crashes into Mount Otsuka.

1990: Skeleton of T-Rex found.

2000: Russian sub sinks.

2014: Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall dies.

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