Historical Events
- Peeter Vähi's "Antarctic Concerto" world première, with guitar soloist Rémi Boucher and the Glasperlenspiel Sinfonietta led by Andres Mustonen, at Nordea Concert Hall in Tallinn, Estonia
Canonization
Pope Benedict XVI signs decree of canonization of Benedictine nun and composer Hildegard von Bingen, completing sainthood process started in 1228
- The Red Cross suspends all humanitarian work in Pakistan after a worker was kidnapped and killed
- Two bombings in Damascus, Syria, kill 55 people and injure 370
Famous Weddings
- Food Network chef Robert Irvine (46) weds "TNA" pro wrestler Gail Kim (35) in California
Famous Deaths
- Carroll Shelby, American auto racer who won LeMans 1959; and automobile designer Ford Shelby Mustang, Shelby GT, Dodge Shelby Charger, Dodge Viper, dies at 89
- Evelyn Johnson, American pilot (most flying hours - 57,685), dies at 102
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About May 10, 2012
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Somebody That I Used To Know - Gotye Featuring Kimbra
#1 Song: Young - Tulisa
