August 12th is a day packed with notable historical events. From the First Crusade's victory at the Battle of Ascalon in 1099 to the UK and British Empire declaring war on Austria-Hungary in 1914, war and conflict feature prominently. This day also marks several assassinations, including the politically motivated murders of 13 Jewish intellectuals in Moscow in 1952 and the killing of Metacomet, the Wampanoag war chief, effectively ending King Philip's War in 1676. On a lighter note, August 12th, 1981, saw the release of the first IBM Personal Computer, marking a significant milestone in technological history. Tune in to explore the diverse and significant happenings of this date.