Births on August 12

Javier Chevantón

Born on August 12, 1980

Javier Chevantón, Uruguayan footballer

Ernesto Javier Chevantón Espinosa (born 12 August 1980) is a former Uruguayan footballer, who played as a forward.

He obtained a Spanish passport after playing a few years in Spain. Chevantón has been described as a player who possesses explosiveness, pace and tenacity.

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26 Jan

Egypt
Israel and Egypt establish diplomatic relations.
2 Feb

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Reports surface that the FBI is targeting allegedly corrupt Congressmen in the Abscam operation.
10 Jun

Nelson Mandela
The African National Congress in South Africa publishes a call to fight from their imprisoned leader Nelson Mandela.
29 Jul

Islamic Revolution
Iran adopts a new "holy" flag after the Islamic Revolution.
9 Oct

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Pope John Paul II shakes hands with the Dalai Lama during a private audience in Vatican City.

Births on August 12

Javier Chevantón

Born on August 12, 1980

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