Famous Birthdays
Julius Rosenberg (1918-1953)
1st American civilian executed for espionage after he and his wife were convicted of passing secret radar, jet and nuclear information to the Soviet Union, born in New York City
- Oscar Beregi Jr, Hungarian actor (Young Frankenstein, Panic in City), born in Budapest, Austria-Hungary (d. 1976)
Famous Deaths
- Abel Hoadley, Australian confectioner (Violet Crumble), dies at 73
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights
About May 12, 1918
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
