Historical Events
- US merchant ship Mayaguez seized by Cambodian forces
Famous Birthdays
- Jared Polis, American businessman and politician, Governor of Colorado (2018-), born in Boulder, Colorado
Jonah Lomu (1975-2015)
New Zealand rugby union winger (youngest ever All Black, 63 internationals), born in Auckland, New Zealand
- Lawrence Phillips, American football running back (Grey Cup, CFL All-Star 2002 Montreal Alouettes; St Louis Rams 1996-97), born in Little Rock, Arkansas (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Joe Mooney, American jazz and pop accordionist, organist, and vocalist, dies at 64
Died in 1975 1975 Highlights
About May 12, 1975
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 48 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) - Tony Orlando & Dawn
#1 Song: Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette
