Historical Events
- Discovery moves to Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center (Florida) for mating of STS 41-D
- France performs nuclear test
- Joe Lucius scores his 13th hole-in-one on same hole
Mandela's Wife Visits Him in Jail
South African prisoner Nelson Mandela sees his wife Winnie Mandela for the 1st time in 22 years
- White Horse by Laid Back hits #26
- World of Rivers world exposition opens in New Orleans
Famous Birthdays
- Emily Beecham, English actress (Little Joe), born in Manchester, England
Famous Deaths
- Doris May, American silent film actress (Peck's Bad Boy), dies at 81 of heart failure
Died in 1984 1984 Highlights
About May 12, 1984
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 39 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hello - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: The Reflex - Duran Duran
