Historical Events
- Eurozone economy narrowly avoids recession
- Greece's fifth attempt to a form a coalition government fails and new June elections are scheduled
Famous Deaths
- Carlos Fuentes, Mexican author (The Death of Artemio Cruz), dies from a haemorrhage at 83
- Jean Craighead George, American writer (Julie of the Wolves), dies at 92
Died in 2012 2012 Highlights
About May 15, 2012
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 11 years, 11 months and 17 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: R.I.P. - Rita Ora Ft. Tinie Tempah
