Historical Events
- "Entertainment Tonight" makes its 2,000th TV performance
- Last graffiti covered NYC subway car retired
- Retired British pilot Jack Mann is kidnapped by Islamic fundamentalists
Famous Birthdays
- Megan Lovell, American singer and guitarist (Larkin Poe), born in Atlanta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- Joe Valdez Caballero, American creator of hard taco, shell, dies at 81
- Marcelle de Manziarly, French pianist and composer, dies at 89
- Ron Wilson, American percussionist (Surfaris, drummed on "Wipe Out"), dies of a brain aneurysm at 44
Died in 1989 1989 Highlights
About May 12, 1989
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be There For You - Bon Jovi
#1 Song: Hand On Your Heart - Kylie Minogue
