Historical Events
- Boer attack under Sarel Eloff, about 70 killed
- Lord Roberts' British forces occupy Crown city during Boer War
Famous Birthdays
- Helene Weigel, Austrian-German actress (Metropolis, Mutter Courage), born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (d. 1971)
About May 12, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
