Historical Events
Music History
American songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David receive Library of Congress Gershwin Prize at the White House in Washington, D.C.
- The discovery of a missing Mayan calendar piece disproves 2012 Armageddon
Famous Weddings
- "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress Mercedes McNab (30) weds real estate developer Mark Henderson at the CostaBaja resort in La Paz, Mexico
- McFly guitarist Tom Fletcher (27) weds actress Giovanna Falcone (27) at One Marylebone in London
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About May 12, 2012
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 11 months and 20 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
