Famous Weddings
- "La Femme Nikita" actress Anne Parillaud (45) weds musician Jean-Michel Jarre (56) in Paris
Famous Deaths
- Frankie LaRocka (Frank LaRocca), American session and touring drummer, and record producer (Spin Doctors), dies of heart surgery complications at 51
- Martin Lings, English Islamic scholar (b. 1909)
- Maurice Catarcio, American professional wrestler known as "The Matador", and fitness advocate, dies of prostate cancer at 76
- Monica Zetterlund, Swedish jazz singer (with Bill Evans - "Waltz For Debby"), and dies in an accidental apartment fire at 67
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About May 12, 2005
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hollaback Girl - Gwen Stefani
#1 Song: Lonely - Akon
