1. On August 12, 1890, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company opened its new station in Louisville, Kentucky. The station, which cost $320,000 to build, was designed by the architectural firm of Slattery and Burke with an eye towards both functionality and aesthetics. Today, the station is a historic landmark and serves as a hub for Amtrak and local transit services.

2. The Battle of Mill Springs took place on January 19-20, 1862, but on August 12, 1889, the Mill Springs Battlefield Association was formed in Kentucky to preserve and commemorate the battle. The association focuses on preserving the battlefield and educating the public about its significance in the Civil War.

3. On August 12, 1925, the Kentucky Derby winner Ben Brush passed away. Ben Brush, who won the prestigious horse race in 1896, was known for his toughness, speed, and stamina. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1956.

4. In 1955, August 12 marked the opening of the Maysville Community and Technical College in Maysville, Kentucky. The school, which is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, offers a variety of technical and career-focused programs to students in the region.

5. On August 12, 2010, singer and songwriter John Michael Montgomery was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. Montgomery, who was born in Danville, Kentucky, had a string of country music hits in the 1990s and was a popular performer on the national stage. Today, he is still active in the music industry and continues to tour and record.