What Happened on May 12, 1936

Historical Events

Ralph Vaughan Williams' opera "Poisoned Kiss" premieres in London

Famous Birthdays

David Snell, British jazz harpist and conductor, born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
Frank Stella, American artist, born in Malden, Massachusetts
Guillermo Endara, President of Panama (1989-94), born in Panama City, Panama (d. 2009)
Klaus Doldinger, German jazz saxophonist (Passport) and composer for film, born in Berlin, Germany

Tom Snyder (1936-2007)

American television and radio interviewer (Tomorrow, 1973-82; The Late Late Show, 1995-99), and news anchor (NBC Weekend News; WABC), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin