Famous Birthdays
- Doug Basham, American professional wrestler, born in Louisville, Kentucky
- Jamie Luner, American actress (Cindy-Just the 10 of Us), born in Palo Alto, California
Famous Weddings
Mick Jagger
British "Rolling Stone" singer Mick Jagger (27) weds Nicaraguan actress and model Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias (24) at St Tropez Town Hall, France; separate in 1977, divorce in 1978
Famous Deaths
- Heinie Manush, American Baseball HOF left fielder (MLB All-Star 1934 Washington Sens; AL batting champion 1926 Detroit Tigers), dies from throat cancer at 69
- Johnny Taylor, Australian cricket batsman (20 Tests; 1 x 100, 8 x 50) and rugby union fly-half (2 caps), dies at 75
- Tor Johnson [Tore Johansson], Swedish wrestler and actor (Bride of the Monster), dies at 67
1971 Highlights
About May 12, 1971
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 52 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Joy To The World - Three Dog Night
#1 Song: Knock Three Times - Dawn
