12 August 1851 August 12, 2015 Author: Staff Isaac Singer is given a patent for his sewing machine. Famous Words of Inspiration..."How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, his precepts! O! 'tis easier to keep holidays than commandments." Benjamin Franklin — Click here for more from Benjamin Franklin Related posts: 22 August 1851 12 August 1985 12 August 1981 12 August 1994 12 August 30 BC Categories: History Tags: 12 August, 1851