Historical Events
- Fred Markham (US), unpaced & unaided by wind, is 1st to pedal 65 mph on a level course, Big Sand Flat, California
Appointment of Interest
President Reagan appoints Dr James C. Fletcher NASA Administrator
Famous Birthdays
- Emily VanCamp, Canadian actress (Revenge, Captain America films), born in Port Perry, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Elisabeth Bergner, Austrian British stage actress, dies at 85
- Lee Bonnell, American actor, dies at 67
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About May 12, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: The Chicken Song - Spitting Image
