August 12

AUGUST 12, 30 BCE - CLEOPATRA IS BITTEN BY AN ASP! The Story of a Special Day On August 12, 30 BCE, Cleopatra committed suicide after her lover Mark Antony lost his war with the future Caesar Augustus. But that's not all! August 12 is packed with exciting events, famous people, and an assortment of holidays around the world! Welcome to The Story of a Special Day - the special occasion gift they'll never throw away. It's a whole book for the price of a premium card! The story of a special day... ... What happened in history? ... Who was born? ... Who died? What happened on *your* special day? From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten! On August 12, 1851, Isaac Singer patented the first practical sewing machine. In other August 12 news, Hawaii was annexed by the United States, the last quagga died in captivity, and IBM released its first personal computer. August 12 is the birthday of country singers Buck Owens and Porter Wagoner, tennis star Pete Sampras, comic actor Cantinflas, and director Cecil B. De Mille. James Bond creator Ian Fleming died on August 12, as did actress Lauren Bacall, poet William Blake, "father of railways" George Stephenson, and actor Henry Fonda. There's plenty to celebrate on August 12! In England, it's "Glorious Twelfth," beginning of the grouse hunting season. Russia honors its air force, Thailand celebrates Mother's Day, and if you're looking for an excuse to clean out the attic, it's National Garage Sale Day. Don't forget the whole month of August! Did you know it was originally known as Sextilis? Or that its astrological signs are both Leo and Cancer? Plus, there's information on August birthstones, flowers, and much more. Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. With 86 pages packed with 44 rare historic photographs and illustrations, The Story of a Special Day is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, August 12: The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know! PS - Can't find your day? Drop us a note through our Timespinner Press website, and we'll get right on it!